SAN RAFAEL, Calif.

Xsens, innovator in professional inertial sensor and 3D motion tracking, is applying its technology to a new venture by construction engineering company Dura Vermeer and augmented reality software developer Recreate—the Engineering Building Mixed Reality (EBMR) helmet. The helmet provides (for the first time) a 3D, real-time, holographic rendering of an architect’s plan, overlaid on the user’s view of the building site. Standing on an empty building site, the user can see the structure correctly positioned, as though it has already been built.Read about this innovative helmet here. 

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved the publication of a new standard address the need for dropped object prevention and tool tethering, formerlu know as ANSI/International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) 121-2018: American National Standard for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions. This standard addresses the real need for reducing workplace accidents, injuries and deaths due to falling objects. Read the details here. 

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. – McWhorter Capital Partners is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of Pennant Construction Management Inc., a leader in commercial and residential historic building rehabilitation in Northwest Georgia. Pennant Construction Management, now McWhorter Goss General Contractors, joins McWhorter Capital Partners’ portfolio of companies, which include Horton Outdoor and Lakepoint Realty Group.

Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, announced today that its modular manufacturing facility is operational and currently producing modules for multiple projects. Located in Birmingham's Valley East Industrial Park, the 125,000-square-foot facility currently employs 41 full-time plant and office workers manufacturing American-made, steel-framed modules for a variety of markets, including hospitality, university student housing and affordable multi-family housing. Read about the details here.