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The role of the construction sector as a significant engine in the global economy is undeniable. Its “physical” nature meant it was one of the sectors hardest hit during the pandemic. However, with a drive to stimulate economic recovery, analysts are foreseeing the rejuvenation of construction projects, given the vital role of infrastructure in economic development.

The persistent challenge in the construction industry revolves around the safety of its workers. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 9.7 out of every 100,000 construction workers encounter a fatal injury annually, ranking it fourth in fatal injury rates across all industries. A staggering 33% of construction-related deaths are due to falls.

Moreover, in 2019, over 130,000 US construction workers were absent from work due to injuries, resulting in productivity losses. The annual financial toll of fatal construction injuries is roughly $5 billion, with non-fatal falls accounting for another $2.5 billion in workers’ compensation claims.

In this scenario, video analytics emerges as a powerful tool for enhancing safety on construction sites.

Analytics for Enhanced Safety in Construction Hong Kong’s startup viAct offers an AI-driven monitoring integration platform for the construction sector. Their unique vision technologies are designed to predict potential hazards at construction sites and immediately issue warnings, ultimately saving lives.

Gary Ng, CEO of viAct, recently elaborated on their approach, which goes beyond “AI computer vision” and delivers construction surveillance insights through “scenario-based vision intelligence.”

In addition to these features, viAct’s smart monitoring system serves as a virtual assistant for construction site managers. Unlike traditional AI algorithms that detect non-compliance in safety and productivity, viAct’s system has a more intelligent approach, using vision technology to generate audio-visual alerts.

What makes viAct’s solution more appealing is its ease of deployment, requiring no technical expertise. It works with 2MP or higher resolution cameras and can monitor critical and dynamic sites like tunnels and roads even without power or internet.

How viAct’s System Functions? viAct’s cutting-edge, AI-enabled construction monitoring software keeps an eye on safety concerns at any site. It incorporates modules like PPE detection, anti-collision alerts, free-fall detection, and the Danger Zone Alert Sensor System (DZASS).

Ng explained, “Simply connect AI cameras to viAct’s smart AI cloud solution, and it will automatically send immediate alerts to relevant stakeholders for any non-compliance.” The integrated dashboard records visual evidence of non-compliances, useful for training workers.

The system also includes an Overview & Trend Card feature, allowing contractors and safety managers to track trends for more effective planning.

Cost Efficiency and Safety Beyond ensuring safety, viAct’s solution also addresses financial aspects. Comparing the cost of deploying viAct’s monitoring solution with the penalties for OSHA safety violations, Ng illustrates the financial advantages.

He also emphasized the increasing global emphasis on occupational safety, with governments encouraging the use of smart analytics platforms to manage safety compliances, often with financial incentives.

Hong Kong, for example, is investing in technology to enhance productivity, quality, site safety, and environmental sustainability through automation and digitalization.

خاتمة Construction sites’ complexity makes ensuring safety challenging. Numerous workers operate hazardous machinery across vast areas. Here, AI and analytics become invaluable assets for construction companies and safety managers, offering intelligent solutions for a safer work environment.