Lab Releases First-Ever Ratings for Construction Helmets

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The 2018 collapse of a pedestrian bridge in Miami, Florida served as a headgear wake-up call for Scott Greenhaus. A 40-plus-year veteran of the construction industry, he was working with his team to install a post-tensioning system when the bridge collapsed. It killed five motorists and one team member and left the job’s superintendent with a traumatic brain injury. “When we got to the site, we noticed their hard hats were all lying on the ground where the structure came to rest,” said Greenhaus, co-founder of the advocacy group Hats to Helmets. “So we looked into it and said, ‘Wow, … Read more

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CONEXPO‑CON/AGG Gears Up for 2026 with Century‑Plus Legacy of Innovation, Industry Growth

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As CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026 nears, the construction industry’s premier event celebrates its rich lineage — 117 years in the making and North America’s unmatched platform for construction innovation. From humble beginnings in 1909, when the original Road Show in Columbus, Ohio hosted 40 equipment manufacturers in a 40,000‑square-foot space, to today’s 2.9 million‑square-foot, 2,000 exhibitor event, CONEXPO‑CON/AGG’s evolution embodies the exponential growth of the construction industry. Milestones in a storied past 1909 – The inaugural Road Show, Columbus, Ohio, spotlighted machinery soon dubbed “hazardous equipment” over 40,000 square feet 1928 – Detroit hosted the Combined Biennial Show, later known as the Concrete … Read more

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CGA DIRT Report Highlights Concerning Levels of Damages to Buried Utilities, Signals Need for Industry-Wide Changes

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Common Ground Alliance recently published its 2024 Damage Information Reporting Tool Report. The latest analysis reveals that the CGA Index, which measures year-over-year damage trends, rose from 94 in 2023 to 96.7 in 2024, signaling that the industry is moving in the wrong direction in reducing damages to buried utilities. The annual DIRT Report provides the most comprehensive accounting of damages to buried power, water, fiber, natural gas and other utility lines in the U.S. and Canada. This year’s report analyzed 196,977 unique damage reports from 2024, finding that despite organization-level success stories and sector-specific improvements, the industry is not … Read more

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US Department of Labor Urges Safe Practices During Trench, Excavation Work

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Following a recent series of trench collapses in the Midwest, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is urging workplaces to take the necessary steps to safeguard workers from well-known industry hazards that can be prevented when the required protections are used. Soil can be heavy — one cubic yard can weigh as much as a car — so it is important to know and test the type of soil at every worksite before work begins. Large amounts of rain can impact soil and significantly increase the weight, causing it to become more hazardous and likelier to … Read more

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Survey Reveals 79% of Construction Firms Report Heat-Related Incidents, Escalating Temperatures

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A new survey commissioned by Perry Weather reveals extreme heat is creating critical safety and efficiency vulnerabilities on construction sites. The report, “Under Pressure: How Extreme Heat Is Reshaping Construction Safety,” found that nearly eight in 10 U.S. construction leaders reported heat-related incidents at their jobsites in the past year. The findings reveal a growing crisis where rising temperatures are costing companies millions in delays, turnover and safety risks. The survey of 250 construction leaders, conducted by independent research firm TrendCandy, exposes the financial and human costs of rising temperatures. Key findings indicate a systemic challenge impacting projects from start … Read more

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