While architects and engineers take responsibility for the safety of the buildings they design, they usually are not responsible for protecting the property or the people on-site during construction.

New York City is in the midst of a building boom. According to the New York City Department of Buildings, construction has increased by more than 300% since 2009. In their 2016 annual report, Building ...

OSHA’s Safety and Health Regulations for Construction: OSHA 29 CFR 1926 serves as a baseline for safety requirements. Safety management in construction must reinforce these regulations and go beyond ...

In today's construction landscape, staying ahead of risks and ensuring the safety of teams is paramount. To remain vigilant, businesses should redefine their approach to this critical aspect of work ...

Safety is a choice that is made every day by each person; it is imperative that each of us on the job makes the right choice. When does safety on a construction site or in a facility start? For ...

Service and maintenance vehicles, as well as construction equipment, are musts on any construction site, and staying safe around those vehicles is of utmost importance for both civilians and ...

Bottom Line: AI and machine learning are reducing construction site accidents, theft, vandalism and hazardous operating conditions by analyzing 24/7 video feeds in real-time, gaining new predictive ...

Extreme weather occurrences — from hurricanes and floods to heatwaves and wildfires — are becoming more persistent and severe. This evolving climate landscape presents new challenges for construction ...

By Jim Goss, Senior Safety Consultant, HCSS As the focus on construction safety intensifies, equipment-using organizations are moving beyond compliance to culture change, embedding safety into the ...