The Health & Safety Executive’s live trial pioneering the use of sensors and safety zones with 3D modelling won the Digital Innovation in Health, Safety and Wellbeing category, sponsored by Mission Room, at the Digital Construction Awards last night (2 July).

AstraZeneca is set to test wearable BIM-linked safety sensors to enhance safety zones on its Macclesfield Campus project.

Six UK construction safety technology start-ups using AI, robotics and other emerging technologies have gained backing from an accelerator programme involving the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Safety technology innovators have been invited to join an HSE accelerator project set targeting improvements in safety and risk management.

The Health & Safety Executive’s BIM4 Health & Safety Working Group is developing guidance for construction clients on using BIM to improve design risk management.