Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland have introduced a multimedia app for architects and designers that identifies construction hazards related to building design elements using video and images, according to www.constructiondive.com.
Researchers, led by GCU Professor Billy Hare, chose 40 designers—a mix of experienced and novice architects and engineers—to review a set of computer-aided design drawings, with half of the participants looking for potential design-related hazards using the app and the other half getting help from the internet. Those using the app identified 599 hazards—three to five times more incidences than those using the internet.
Researchers believe using the app can improve the health and safety of construction workers, as well as future occupants and building users. They are looking for developers to help produce a prototype digital app that can be rolled out to the construction industry.
