Improve Safety Training, Awareness with CPWR Resources

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Construction workers account for 17% of overdose deaths among the U.S. working population, even though they are only about 8% of the U.S. workforce. Male construction workers die from suicide at almost twice the rate of working men overall. To help the industry prevent these deaths, NABTU and CPWR publish REASON (Resources and Effective programs Addressing Suicides and Opioids Now). This quarterly newsletter shares comprehensive solutions, important research and free resources that highlight positive steps being taken. Subscribe now and read past issues. More than a million workers have already benefitted from one or more of CPWR’s free, research-based training … Read more

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New Study Highlights Top Safety Challenges in Construction Industry

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The J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights in collaboration with the American Society of Safety Professionals has released their 2025 Construction Industry Safety Challenges study. This benchmark report gives construction professionals a clearer picture of today’s most pressing safety and compliance issues and how these issues are affecting jobsite practices and overall performance. Key industry insights Labor shortages (38%), rising material costs (35%) and jobsite safety (32%) were the top three challenges cited by respondents 54% reported that inconsistent wear by workers was the greatest challenge to PPE practices 51% take employee mental health only “somewhat seriously” or “not … Read more

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Power Tool Institute Launches New Website, Publishes Updated Guide for Safe Operation of Power Tools

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The Power Tool Institute launched a newly redesigned website and released an updated publication detailing the best practices for safe operation of a wide variety of power tools. The “Safety is Specific” illustrated publication compiles new information for both general guidelines and specific instructions for almost two dozen categories of power tools and batteries. From band saws to shapers and router tables, the content details useful information for professional tradesmen, do-it-yourselfers and vocational students. The publication is part of the Power Tool Institute’s recently launched strategic rebrand that features new creative elements and a refreshed website that provides an elevated … Read more

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DBIA Honors Nation’s Best Design-Build Teams with 2025 Project/Team Awards

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The Design-Build Institute of America announced the winners of the 2025 Design-Build Project/Team Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada during the Design-Build Conference & Expo, celebrating teams whose work exemplifies Design-Build Done Right. From small community facilities to multi-billion-dollar infrastructure, this year’s honorees represent the nation’s most outstanding examples of Design-Build excellence, showcasing how collaborative innovation is reshaping the built environment. Project of the Year: Kansas City International Airport New Single Terminal and Garage The 2025 Design-Build Project of the Year was awarded to the Kansas City International Airport New Single Terminal and Garage, delivered by Design-Builder Clark/Weitz/Clarkson with architect SOM … Read more

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CPWR Develops Construction Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention Training Program

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Hearing loss is a serious problem for workers in the construction industry, with three out of every four construction workers being overexposed to noise on a jobsite. That is why hearing loss prevention is a priority for the OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR r2p Working Group. In order to understand more about noise exposure and hearing loss prevention, CPWR used its Trainers and Researchers United Network to conduct multi-trade surveys of trainers and workers. The results of the trainer and worker surveys identified a need for additional training materials and new strategies to improve retention of the information and training provided. Based on these … Read more

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