The construction industry is at a crossroads, and it urgently needs to shift towards more sustainable practices. As one of the largest consumers of global resources and a significant contributor to ...

When it comes to identifying the most hazardous occupations in the USA, working in construction ranks very high on the list. Responsible for 20 percent of work-related deaths in 2013, the construction ...

This first-in-the-nation bachelor’s degree prepares students for occupational safety and health program management positions in the construction industry. This is a field that demands critical ...

Labor shortages (38%), rising material costs (35%) and job site safety (32%) were the top three challenges cited by respondents. 54% reported that inconsistent wear by workers was the greatest ...

Fixing the climate crisis is a vast, world-sized puzzle. But one particularly large piece of this ginormous conundrum is construction and real estate — which collectively amount for around 40% of ...

So how many people work in the U.S. construction industry? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry in the United States employs over 7.5 million individuals. This ...

The construction industry poses unique health and safety challenges for its workers. In fact, about one out of every five workplace deaths in calendar year 2019 were construction-related, according to ...

Kevin McOsker from the International Code Council joined us for a Q&A on building safety, and some of the most common safety mistakes made in construction. McOsker, vice president of technical ...

Only half of Rwanda’s public infrastructure projects implement environmental and social safeguards, a new study has shown. As recommended, all infrastructure construction projects should consistently ...

Mental health and safety are being increasingly recognized as vital focus points for leaders in the construction industry. Firstly, there’s a clear duty of care involved if employees and members of ...