Articles Tagged with ''Construction Safety''

The industry's percentage of Hispanic construction workers increased from 16.5% in 2000 to 34% in 2023, with drywall installation, roofing and painting among the highest representations.

A draft version of the American Institute of Steel Construction's safety certification standard, AISC 207, is available for public comment through Feb. 28. 

Senior PM Nick Pemberton of MATT Construction, with neighbors and colleagues, used borrowed and donated equipment to quickly move pool water to where it was critically needed as the Eaton blaze spread to his Altadena, Calif., neighborhood.

Many contractors today require workers to wear helmets with anti-concussion technology to protect against side, back and front head impacts, as opposed to hardhats that only shield against impacts from above.

Over more than 50 years in construction, Anthony F. Leketa points to several “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunities.

Work has resumed nearly a week after a craftworker fell to his death on the Suffolk Construction-led project.

Officials say required safety precautions could have prevented the death of the unidentified 44-year-old crew manager.

As part of a comprehensive $1-billion multiphase expansion of Analog Devices’ semiconductor factory to enhance its manufacturing capabilities, this $115-million project adds 25,000 sq ft of clean room capacity, bringing the client’s total manufacturing space up to 118,000 sq ft.

Skanska is turning to hydration testing technology to keep workers in warmer regions safe, and to create a healthier work culture around heat and hydration.

In building this new Dallas headquarters for AMN Healthcare, Rogers-O’Brien Construction completed its work ahead of schedule, in just seven months.