Labor/Safety
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June 5, 2023 -
Subcontractors feel the pinch but still expect growth
A shrinking labor pool and supply chain delays impact subs’ bottom lines, but the silver lining of the IIJA has gotten shinier.
By Jen A. Miller • June 1, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Natnan Srisuwan via Getty ImagesTrendlineRecruiting, retention and training in construction
A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.
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Workplace fatality rates have been stagnant for decades. Could robotics finally reduce them?
Despite ongoing concerns about automation in the workplace, robotics focused on safety could also lead to the creation of new jobs, the National Safety Council said.
By Carolyn Crist • June 1, 2023 -
Construction job openings increase 68K
There are more unfilled positions across all sectors than there are unemployed Americans, and construction, like many industries, faces a growing need for workers.
By Zachary Phillips • June 1, 2023 -
Rebar-tying robot slashes time on Wisconsin bridge project
The machine fastens reinforcing steel at a rate of over 1,100 bindings per hour.
By Jennifer Goodman • May 31, 2023 -
Majority of highway contractors report work zone crashes in last year
AGC called upon legislators and motorists alike to improve roadwork safety as part of its highway contractor survey.
By Zachary Phillips • May 30, 2023 -
Construction’s age problem: A foreboding exodus of experience
About one in five construction workers is 55 or older. Failing to recruit and retain labor soon could mean a sudden dearth of experienced workers.
By Zachary Phillips • May 25, 2023 -
Q&A // ConTech Conversations
ConTech Conversations: Why ChatGPT wants contractors to try AI
OpenAI’s much talked-about language model told Construction Dive that artificial intelligence is meant to collaborate with contractors, not rob workers of their jobs.
By Matthew Thibault • May 24, 2023 -
Executive Moves
Skanska announces West Coast Civil team leadership change
As the division’s executive vice president Mike Aparicio approaches retirement, the team will transition management in August to ease the shift.
By Zachary Phillips • May 23, 2023 -
Balfour Beatty: Collapsed crane stabilized, dismantling underway in Atlanta
Four workers injured Monday have been treated and released, according to the general contractor.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated May 24, 2023 -
AGC California, Teichert hold mental health stand down
May is Mental Health Awarness Month. Construction has the second highest rate of suicide among all U.S. industries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
By Zachary Phillips • May 22, 2023 -
Researcher secures $174K grant to study ‘psychological safety’ in construction
Hongtao Dang of Washington State University will develop a training program to engender jobsite cultures where workers feel comfortable speaking out.
By Matthew Thibault • May 22, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Contractors face uncertainty over new Florida immigration law
New legislation that requires companies to confirm that employees are allowed to work in the U.S. could result in severe consequences for construction firms.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated May 19, 2023 -
EEOC: End of public health emergency doesn’t mean the end of COVID accommodations
The agency cautioned employers against revoking COVID-related ADA accommodations without an individualized assessment.
By Caroline Colvin • May 18, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Will AI take your construction job? Only if you want it to.
Construction pros say given the shortage of workers, the tech will enhance more positions than it replaces, but employment law issues remain.
By Chris Wood • May 15, 2023 -
NYC expands Construction Fraud Task Force
The announcement came on the same day as an indictment of an accountant who allegedly defrauded the state out of millions in workers’ comp payments.
By Zachary Phillips • May 11, 2023 -
How 1 employer tried a 4-day workweek for deskless workers — and why it didn’t stick
Experimenting with flexibility can be good in the long run, even if it doesn’t quite work as expected, experts said.
By Jen A. Miller • May 11, 2023 -
Q&A
A&P project engineer on building the foundation of a successful career
Nathalia Mingo, whose path to construction started in high school, talks about what she likes most about working in the industry.
By Jennifer Goodman • May 10, 2023 -
Suffolk calls on OSHA to require suicide awareness training
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and construction has the second highest suicide rate among all U.S. industries.
By Zachary Phillips • May 9, 2023 -
DeSantis inks Florida E-Verify law for private employers
In anticipation of the new requirement, some construction workers have stopped showing up to their jobs for fear of being deported, CBS Miami reported.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated May 11, 2023 -
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May 8, 2023 -
Safety Week 2023
McCarthy donates $75K for construction safety lab
The lab at Collin College in Texas is part of a first-of-its-kind program that will help students launch their careers as entry-level safety officers.
By Matthew Thibault • May 4, 2023 -
White House to scrutinize use of AI, worker tracking tools
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy said it will request information from the public regarding how such tools are used to “surveil, monitor, evaluate and manage” workers.
By Kathryn Moody • May 3, 2023 -
Q&A // Safety Week 2023
Skanska exec: Jobsite safety tech hinges on data
Danielle O’Connell, senior director of Skanska USA’s emerging technology team, takes a holistic approach to keeping workers safe.
By Matthew Thibault • May 3, 2023 -
Construction’s layoffs reach highest level since early in the pandemic
Approximately 73,000 building job openings disappeared in the latest government report, continuing the industry’s wild ride in 2023.
By Zachary Phillips • May 3, 2023