New technology in construction and the associated risks - unmanned aerial systems (UAS or drones)

Make Certain Drone Policies Also Manage Risk: Conformity with FAA regulations is just the start to a robust and legally compliant drone program. Contractors also need a risk management program that addresses prevention and mitigation.

I'm a big fan of new technology in construction, and it is a topic that attracts my attention and curiosity. At the same time, we need to understand the risks (threats and opportunities) that new technology can bring to our projects. We need to investigate the risk impact of new technology on project performance and prepare the organization to manage these risks. This article reflects this idea, in this case, with the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS or drones) in construction. Although this article mentions the U.S. regulations, construction firms in other countries need to be aware of the local regulations about UAS usage.

From the article, "Construction executives must deploy a tailored and full risk management program covering its UAS usage. Such a program should comport with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, be consistent with the owner's UAS policy, be an evolving policy which requires proper training of the UAS team and reflect the rapidly changing regulatory framework and operational guidelines."

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