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Five Construction Safety Trends That Will Define the Jobsite in 2027

The defining safety trend of 2027 will be adaptability. As walls go up, crews rotate, access points change and projects enter new phases, safety infrastructure must evolve with them.

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Biophilic Building for Healing: Bringing Nature, Materials and High-Performance Systems Into Healthcare Facilities

Access to natural light and views is no longer treated as an amenity. It's a core piece of patient-centered design.

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Autonomous Construction Equipment Is Here. What Does That Mean for Worker Jobsite Safety?

Excavators have always needed an operator in the cab—until now.

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Turning AI and Facial Recognition Into Practical Jobsite Value

Facial recognition verifies the person presenting at the jobsite against the enrolled worker.

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Safety Gains Vary by Sector

CPWR’s June 2026 Data Bulletin compares injury trends in building construction, heavy and civil engineering, and specialty trades using federal data.

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Construction Mental Health Score Rises

The report surveyed 5,000 employed U.S. adults in June. Across all industries, 23% of respondents were classified at high mental health risk.

How AI Turns Subcontractor Safety Data Into Risk Visibility

by Cory Linton | Oct 15, 2026
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Key Takeaways Data center work is growing faster than almost any other part of construction, and its jobsites are some of the most crowded. U.S. construction spending fell 3.8% year over year in July 2026, [...]

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Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete

Rebar, post-tension cables, electrical conduit, plumbing and communications lines are frequently embedded in concrete. Striking any of them can lead to injuries, structural concerns and more.

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Five Construction Safety Trends That Will Define the Jobsite in 2027

Biophilic Building for Healing: Bringing Nature, Materials and High-Performance Systems Into Healthcare Facilities

Autonomous Construction Equipment Is Here. What Does That Mean for Worker Jobsite Safety?

Turning AI and Facial Recognition Into Practical Jobsite Value

Safety Gains Vary by Sector

Construction Mental Health Score Rises

How AI Turns Subcontractor Safety Data Into Risk Visibility

Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete

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