CONEXPO-CON/AGG, The Utility Expo Partner with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG and The Utility Expo have partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Together, they will launch a multi-year initiative to provide mental health education, suicide prevention resources and training tailored specifically to the needs of the construction industry. The construction sector continues to face one of the highest suicide rates of any profession. Through this collaboration, the trade shows will serve as a powerful platform to raise awareness and equip industry professionals with the tools to foster a culture that prioritizes mental health and well-being. “Our industry is built by people — and protecting their mental health is … Read more

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Iron Workers, Partner Contractors Lead Construction Industry with Trailblazing Mental Health Initiative

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In response to the growing mental health crisis affecting workers across the nation, the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers and its 4,000 partner contractors have launched a partnership with CredibleMind, a digital mental health platform. Ironworkers face a disproportionate burden when it comes to mental health, ranking among the top professions affected by suicide, trailing only behind first responders and veterans. IW’s new collaboration with CredibleMind aims to break down stigma, increase access to mental health resources and promote psychological well-being across the workforce. The initiative underscores a broader shift in the building trades: recognizing … Read more

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SEAA Recognizes 2025 Award Winners for Safety and Craft Training Excellence

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The Steel Erectors Association of America announces the winners of its 2025 Safety Excellence and Craft Training Excellence Awards. The awards highlight member companies who demonstrate exceptional performance in workplace safety and the training of ironworkers. Awards were presented at SEAA’s 2025 Convention & Trade Show held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “This year’s recipients demonstrate what’s possible when safety and training are treated as top priorities,” said Jason Farris, chairman of SEAA’s Safety & Education Committee. “Their commitment to safety and workforce development is essential for the future of our trade. These are companies that lead by example, invest in their … Read more

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Winners Announced for 2024 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards

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The Slag Cement Association recently announced the winners of its 2024 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards. The winning projects were unveiled and celebrated during the spring ACI Concrete Convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Fourteen construction projects from across the United States and Canada were chosen to showcase the broad applications of slag cement and its impact on creating more durable and resilient concrete. These construction projects were awarded in six categories. The categories include infrastructure, high performance, architectural, durability, innovative applications and lower carbon concrete. Two slag cement research projects were also honored in this year’s program. Award winners … Read more

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IFS Reveals Construction Project Performance Hampered by Lack of Standardized Processes

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New research from IFS reveals productivity issues not only impact the bottom line, but hold construction and engineering businesses back from true digital transformation. The study, surveying 825 global construction and engineering leaders, shows almost half (41%) of all construction and engineering projects overrun on both budgets and target completion dates. With most (54%) projects also failing to meet anticipated margins. Too many non-integrated business solutions When asked how many software systems they use to manage their business and projects, respondents on average use nine separate software systems, hinting that unnecessarily complicated tech stacks are a critical fault in project … Read more

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