2027’s top construction trade shows

Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences and expos on tap for 2027 with events focused on emerging technologies and innovative building methods.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 6, 2026

Contractors need to be prepared for accidental overdoses on jobsites

Stocking naloxone is like having any other safety first aid on a project, writes ABC’s vice president of human resources.

By DeAnna Thomas • Oct. 5, 2026

DOL provides guidance to employers on responding to opioid overdoses

The guidance is part of the Great American Recovery Initiative, an effort by the Trump Administration focused on addiction treatment and recovery.

By Ginger Christ • Sept. 28, 2026

NC State to study adoption of upgraded construction helmets

Using a grant from the Job-Site Safety Institute, the university will analyze the path toward swapping out Type I for Type II construction helmets.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated Sept. 24, 2026

What is suicide ‘postvention’? The importance of the first hours after tragedy

Industry response for the first 48 hours following a worker death needs more focus, says John Gaal Sr., director of worker wellness at Missouri Works Initiative.

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 16, 2026

Fit for purpose: Why helmet sizing and comfort are mission critical

When a safety helmet doesn't fit, protection fails. Why sizing belongs in every hazard assessment.

By Ryan Barnes, CEO, STUDSON • Sept. 14, 2026

The trades need better training to spot other trades’ jobsite hazards

Tighter timelines and labor shortages mean more crews working simultaneously. That can reduce jobsite safety for workers unfamiliar with other trades’ hazards, writes a safety platform founder.

By Cory Sherman • Sept. 8, 2026

Bring Hard Hat Courage to your job sites to support mental health

This Construction Suicide Prevention Week, thousands of jobsites will pause in a moment of silence to honor those we've lost, and stand behind those still with us.

Sept. 8, 2026

Construction’s data problem isn’t new. Brasfield & Gorrie’s approach is.

GIS and drones unify jobsite data for real-time visibility and safer, faster decisions.

Aug. 17, 2026

How to build a safety habit that starts when your crew clocks in

Instead of asking crews to do something new, make safety part of something they're already doing.

Aug. 10, 2026

NYC DOB wraps first wave of construction safety sweeps after partial collapse in July

After inspecting 180 jobsites, the agency found no immediate public safety concerns, nor evidence that the East 42nd Street failure was “inherent to office-to-residential conversion projects.”

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 5, 2026

Type II helmets are changing construction safety. Here’s what North American contractors should know.

Type II safety helmets are reshaping construction head protection across North America.

By Ryan Barnes, CEO, STUDSON • Aug. 3, 2026

The next data center construction bottleneck may be outside the building

As data center construction projects accelerate, site logistics are becoming harder to ignore.

July 27, 2026

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