Safety
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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 -
Sponsored by Safety Management Group
Transforming 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 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
Owners 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 -
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 -
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 -
Q&A // Construction Inclusion Week
At 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 -
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 -
Election 2024
Where 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
Chevron 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 -
Q&A
Skanska 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 -
Column // The Dotted Line
How 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 -
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 -
Q&A
AI-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 -
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