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Construction fatalities hit highest number since 2011
About one in five U.S. workplace deaths occurred in construction in 2023, per newly released Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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OSHA finalizes PPE standard for construction
The rule, effective Jan. 13, will require employers to provide properly fitting equipment to their workers.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Malta DynamicsWhy are workers reluctant to embrace Type 2 head protection?
Traditional hard hats often fall short in providing adequate protection against modern workplace hazards. That’s where Type 2 helmets come in.
By Greg Brown • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Colorado highway work zone deaths reportedly up 75%
State officials have looked to the DOT for answers after the death toll on roadway construction sites skyrocketed this year.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Confusion, lack of clarity over head gear poses safety risks
Employers, workers and safety officials aren’t often on the same page about appropriate head protection, a new study finds.
By Keith Loria • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Construction injury rate drops to lowest in over a decade
Seven out of 19 measured industries had higher incidence rates than construction in 2023.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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FHWA updates work zone safety rule for first time in 20 years
The changes, which go into effect next month, establish minimum requirements for the use of protection devices such as concrete barriers.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Heat SafetyTrump White House likely to abandon OSHA heat safety rule
The new administration will probably let the standard die, experts say, but some other form of guidance could emerge instead.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Speed led to I-695 crash that killed 6 workers
The National Transportation Safety Board said two motorists driving too fast likely caused the 2023 collision.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Safety Management GroupTransforming Construction Safety: The Shift From Compliance to Compassion
Discover three crucial components to building successful safety programs that don’t cost a thing.
By Randy Gieseking, President of Safety Management Group • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseOwners of ship that slammed into Key Bridge settle with DOJ for $102M
The department will use the funds to pay agencies for responding to and cleaning up after the March 26 collapse.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Construction leaders form executive council on suicide prevention
Some of the biggest names in the industry have created a group to meet quarterly on how to improve mental health offerings.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Despite elevated fears, contractors still lack cyber insurance
Participants in a Travelers survey ranked cyber threats as their top concern for the fourth time in six years.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Q&A // Construction Inclusion WeekAt Shawmut, DEI is anything but a passing fad
Marianne Monte, chief people officer at the contractor where 35% of workers are women, talks about why Construction Inclusion Week is here to stay.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Family of employee killed in Baltimore work zone sues contractor, drivers
In March 2023, motorists killed six construction workers on I-695. Now one of their families is suing the drivers, the state and the road builder.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Election 2024Where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on construction’s top issues
Here are Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s views on the industry’s most pressing topics, including immigration, permitting, infrastructure and more.
By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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9 of the biggest OSHA fines of Q3 2024
One of the heftiest citations issued last quarter was to the contractor responsible for the January hangar collapse in Idaho.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Rays’ stadium roof blown off by Hurricane Milton
The storm also toppled a crane at a St. Petersburg, Florida, construction site, tearing a hole in an office building.
By Zachary Phillips , Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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PCL, HammerTech sign multiyear safety tech agreement
The software will help the builder gather more sophisticated data around safety to inform decision-making toward its “zero incident” goal.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Deep DiveChevron decision may lead to environmental suits, permit delays
The Loper Bright and Corner Post rulings could open the National Environmental Policy Act, OSHA’s heat standard and other regulations to challenges, legal experts say.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Q&ASkanska pilots hydration test machine in Florida
On three healthcare projects, the contractor used a device to demonstrate the importance of proper water intake and to help keep workers safe in the heat.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Column // The Dotted LineHow construction managers can deal with changing marijuana laws
Cannabis use is illegal in just four states but remains prohibited at the federal level. Lawyers say navigating the issue demands a clear-eyed approach.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech launches construction safety major
The new courses offered by the university’s college of engineering educate students on safety practices, wellness, leadership and ethics.
By Keith Loria • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Q&AAI-driven BIM shows promise to improve clash detection at Warfel
The firm’s new director of construction services talks about the MEP space, new tech and operational challenges.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Contractors shine a light on industry’s suicide problem
It’s Construction Suicide Prevention Week. Experts urge firms to cultivate a “culture of care” to support workers.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 9, 2024
