Total Human Health

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18—Associated Builders and Contractors participated in a White House-sponsored roundtable discussion, “Recovery in the Workplace: Investing to Build the Workforce of Tomorrow,” which convened more than a dozen leading corporations, business groups and government...

Construction sites are bustling places where safety should always come first. While dangers, like machinery and falling objects, are often highlighted, overexertion is a concern that can affect both the progress of construction projects and the health and wellbeing of constructio...

In the bustling world of construction, where towering structures rise and heavy machines hum, the dangers that lurk within the workspace often go unnoticed. Among these hazards lies a significant and frequently disregarded threat: concussions. A concussion is a simple way of say...

Stress is a completely natural human experience. It is the body’s way of responding to short-term challenges and threats in daily life. Millennia ago, it equipped humans to properly react to dangers such as predators, competitors and life-threatening situations. Without stress, i...

The construction industry is aging. Valuing the significance of promoting a culture that enhances safety, mentorship and educational opportunities is essential to recruiting and retaining top talent to keep the industry thriving. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, one in...

In my two decades as a certified fire investigator, I have seen firsthand how fire can cause devastation to livelihoods and site assets, costing millions of dollars in damage and causing significant hits to project timelines and brand reputations. I also understand the full lifec...

Energy codes have long been recognized as a mechanism to reduce operating expenses. A recent study from three U.S. Department of Energy National Labs found that energy codes provide a significant resilience benefit as well. The resulting report, “Enhancing Resilience in Buildings...

Although drug testing is a proven deterrent, workplace cannabis testing has faced scrutiny and legal challenges since states began recreational legalization more than a decade ago. The impact of these challenges has complicated workplace cannabis testing for everyone, including c...

Bosworth Steel Erectors is a Dallas-based company that in its nearly 30-year history has taken on steel construction and modification for some impressive projects across the country, from the Winspear Opera House in Dallas to Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. And they’ve done al...

A crucial paradigm shift needs to occur in the field of architecture. The analogy is simple yet profound—just as plumbing and power are integral aspects of building design, security needs to hold a similar position. In an evolving world where threats are becoming more complex, r...