Project type ‘more than likely’ contributed to structural failure in NYC: ASCE engineer

The nature of the office-to-apartment conversion job probably meant the Manhattan building couldn’t support the extra weight, said ASCE’s former president.

By Zachary Phillips • July 15, 2026

A ‘widow-maker’: Structural failure in NYC likely to trigger legal battles

Once the immediate safety concerns are addressed, a flurry of claims is almost certain for the East 42nd Street conversion project, construction lawyers said.

By Zachary Phillips • July 10, 2026

How AI could reduce struck-bys in road work zones

“VR- and AI-based safety training should not be viewed as an experimental technology anymore,” said Namgyun Kim, assistant professor in construction science at Texas A&M University.

By Sebastian Obando • July 8, 2026

Crews stabilizing Manhattan building, engineer says top floors likely crooked

Work began Tuesday night to shore up the failed columns on the project converting a commercial office building to apartments, said the city’s Department of Buildings commissioner.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated July 8, 2026

4 ways digital displays are shaping the future of construction jobsites

Equip your jobsite with the industry standard for high-performance communication.

By Olivia Sickelka • July 6, 2026

Hazard prevention isn’t enough. Construction must automate and eliminate danger.

To save lives, the industry should reduce workers' exposure to hazards via technology that can take on the most dangerous tasks, writes the director of Virginia Tech’s school of construction.

By Brian Kleiner • June 30, 2026

What the data center boom is exposing about construction safety

Data center owners are rewriting what construction safety compliance looks like. Are you ready?

By Jasper Rouget • June 29, 2026

Radio silence is a management choice

On megaprojects, radio silence isn't the standard. It's a choice with real costs.

June 29, 2026

Periodic inspections alone can no longer keep aging buildings safe

On the five-year anniversary of the Surfside collapse, a building safety specialist highlights the importance of structural monitoring systems.

By Greg Batista • June 24, 2026

Answering ‘what happened?’ How contractors are using 360 degree reality capture to reduce risk and protect margins

Turn routine site walks into a visual timeline that improves visibility, resolves issues and reduces rework.

June 22, 2026

Safety isn’t a cost. It’s one of construction’s biggest profit drivers.

Too often, safety is regarded as a slowdown. But proper documentation and due diligence can save money and lives, writes the CEO of a construction software provider.

By Padraig Reilly • June 18, 2026

NUCA launches Trench Safety Month campaign

The utility construction association is promoting excavation safety through training events, demonstrations and industry outreach throughout June.

By Keith Loria • June 15, 2026

What Nextel got right about construction communication

Sprint killed iDEN in 2013. Here's what construction crews lost—and what's replacing it.

By weavix • June 1, 2026

One-third of highway contractors reported 5 or more work zone crashes last year: AGC

A survey from AGC and software provider HCSS found distracted driving, speeding and weak enforcement continue to endanger workers and motorists.

By Keith Loria • May 27, 2026

Why construction and trucking need to take action on work zone safety

As construction season ramps up, it’s time to stop just paying lip service to accident data and instead take action, writes an attorney.

By Amanda Demanda • May 14, 2026

AI, new partnerships and safety tips: Takeaways from Construction Safety Week 2026

This year, Turner Construction unveiled a free jobsite app, Gilbane announced a Construction Safety Week partnership with OSHA and major builders addressed safety language.

By Zachary Phillips • May 8, 2026

Tips for maximizing impact from a jobsite safety stand-down

Construction leaders suggest teaming with craft personnel, focusing on acknowledging successes and getting creative to make safety info stick.

By Zachary Phillips • May 7, 2026

How 3 builders are using AI for safety

Skanska, Turner and Balfour Beatty have leveraged artificial intelligence for training, situational analysis and preventing serious injuries on roadwork jobsites.

By Matthew Thibault • May 6, 2026

ABC San Diego CEO compares mental health awareness to CPR

Shandon Harbour likens suicide prevention to performing chest compressions, as both involve identifying a problem and offering help until a professional can get involved.

By Zachary Phillips • May 6, 2026

Big contractors seek to standardize safety language

Workers find hazard planning and identification vary from jobsite to jobsite. Construction Safety Week leaders are looking to adopt the same vocabulary.

By Zachary Phillips • May 5, 2026

Major contractors are ‘All In Together’ for Construction Safety Week

This year’s theme focuses on recognizing, responding and respecting, which applies not only to serious hazards on the jobsite but to the tradespeople performing the work.

By Zachary Phillips • May 4, 2026

Turner Construction shares AI safety tech with broader industry

The New York City-based contractor developed SafeT Coach and tested it across its jobsites with tens of thousands of interactions.

By Matthew Thibault • May 4, 2026

$1.1B available for railroad grade-crossing safety

The Crossing Safety Program aims to address the over 2,000 collisions and nearly 300 fatalities yearly since 2021.

By Dan Zukowski • April 28, 2026

Why fit is the most important factor in jobsite performance

How data-driven design is reshaping work boots for modern construction crews.

By Red Wing • April 27, 2026

Water, sewer contractor and major homebuilder make ‘Dirty Dozen’ list

Revoli Construction and D.R. Horton were among major safety offenders highlighted in a list by the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.

By Zachary Phillips • April 24, 2026