Investment in nonresidential structures contracted at an annual rate of 7.3% during the third quarter of 2021 and has now contracted during seven of the past eight quarters, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Securing Construction Sites: Common-Sense Solutions With Long-Term Impact
Quick and inexpensive ways to keep equipment and materials on site and projects on track.
Live Field Data for Safety Reduces Risk and Costs
The use of live field data can decrease unnecessary risks by empowering workers to report safety concerns, enabling management to share safety information in real time.
Don’t Be a Statistic: Learning From Pandemic-Related Mistakes and OSHA’s Most Cited Statistics
To remain OSHA compliant, contractors should re-evaluate their hazcom, respiratory protection and PPE programs after having implemented COVID-19 protocols over the past year and a half.
COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors
Federal contractors and subcontractors providing services to the federal government should begin preparing now to implement guidelines for COVID-19 workplace safety.
Connection and Culture Change Needed to Address High Suicide Rate
Discussing mental health may be uncomfortable, but by fostering a safe environment and a culture of understanding, construction leaders can help employees when times are tough.
Reduce Losses and Manage Risk With Connected Devices
IoT devices such as wearable sensors, connected equipment and industrial monitoring products that track and share data are helping lower losses and cost of risk, especially on construction sites.
Distracted Driving and Work Zone Safety
Increases in construction crews on the roads coupled with post-pandemic surges in traffic and distracted drivers is a recipe for disaster.










