Safety

Suicide prevention and awareness is always in the back of everyone’s minds in the construction industry, but as the month of September—with World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10—comes to a close, it has been brought to the forefront. With emerging technologies, evolving cultu...

In the rugged world of construction, the risk of injury casts an ever-present shadow. With long days of physically intense and high-stress work, this deadline-driven industry can be demanding. This is particularly true in road and bridge construction, where workers face dangers f...

The construction industry is no stranger to safety policies, especially when it comes to fleet management, but many policies can be difficult to read and out of touch with daily processes. To help increase safety in your operation, incorporate employee feedback in your safety pol...

In today’s construction environment, every executive understands the importance of risk mitigation. They build entire strategies around it: contingency planning, procurement buffering, subcontractor prequalification and, yes, even tariff management. They know that an unexpected s...

Travelers recently released its 2025 Injury Impact Report—an analysis of workers’ compensation claims—and its findings reveal some curious insights that might be useful for construction companies. Construction Executive sat down with Claude Howard, VP and Workers Compensation Cl...

In 2025, construction safety is no longer treated as a regulatory box to check. It is woven into the daily operations, culture and long-term strategy of successful construction companies. Leading firms are demonstrating that safety in the construction industry goes well beyond pe...

The latest data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration highlights systemic safety challenges that continue to put workers at risk and create business liabilities. But beyond those citations lie opportunities: to prevent injuries, reinforce a culture of safety and ...

The construction industry is facing a workforce emergency. According to a recent estimate by Associated Builders and Contractors, U.S. firms must hire 439,000 new workers in 2025 to meet labor demands. This shortfall compounds an existing skills gap that’s already straining proje...

As AI gets smarter, could it possibly be getting safer? AI assistants and agents are not new to the construction industry, but they are helping construction companies approach, implement and execute their health and safety plans in new ways. The Innovation Solution Center team at...

Summertime typically marks the beginning of peak construction season. With longer daylight hours, construction sites are filled with the sounds of machinery and the visible progress of indoor and outdoor building projects. However, the summer also ushers in higher temperatures, w...