Top Benefits Revealed in Safety Culture Report

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – A new study from Dodge Data & Analytics establishes a safety culture spectrum based on the performance of 254 U.S. contractors on 33 leading indicators of a safety culture. The new Building a Safety Culture SmartMarket Report, available for free download at http://analyticsstore.construction.com/smartmarket-reports/Safety2016.html and produced in partnership with The Center for Construction Research and Training and United Rentals, along with 12 other supporting and contributing organizations, examines the wider use of safety management practices in the construction industry and more frequently achieved benefits for contractors at the high end of the safety culture spectrum compared to … Read more

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Construction Industry Voices Concerns with Silica Rule

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Construction Industry Safety Coalition has concerns with the final rule on respirable crystalline silica recently released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It appears, upon initial review, that the 1,772-page final rule contains some of the same problematic provisions that the CISC previously identified and shared with the agency. CISC has been an engaged participant in the rule-making process since OSHA put forth the proposed rule two and a half years ago. “NAHB has long advocated the importance of the rule being both technologically and economically feasible,” said Ed Brady, chairman of the National Association … Read more

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Construction Growth Slowing, Not Stopping in 2016

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CHICAGO, Ill. – The copious growth of the construction industry in 2015 is fueling continued strong activity in 2016. According to JLL’s latest report on nonresidential construction activity, the rate of growth in construction is slowing—yet, starts continue at a strong pace. The catch: growth is expensive. While a welcome decline in prices for steel and some other materials is underway, high labor costs, glass prices and steep competition throughout the industry continue to prove challenging. “For financial viability, project sponsors will need to strike a balance between the lower costs for some materials, like steel, and the ever-increasing cost … Read more

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Associated Builders and Contractors Congratulates National Craft Champions

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors officials announced the winners of the 29th annual National Craft Championships during the Careers in Construction awards ceremony following ABC’s Workforce Week. “The dedication to top-notch construction, quality craftsmanship and world-class safety exhibited by this year’s champions is truly impressive,” said 2016 ABC National Chair David Chapin, president of Willmar Electric Service, Lincoln, Nebraska. “With the workforce shortage facing the construction industry, each of this year’s competitors will play an important role in the future of merit shop construction. Our member companies are fortunate to employ such skilled craftsmen and women.” The National … Read more

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Coworker Safety & Hose Handling DVD Available through ACPA

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LEWIS CENTER, Ohio – The American Concrete Pumping Association is now offering its new Coworker Safety & Hose Handling DVD. This video is designed to educate people on the jobsite about safe practices around concrete pumps. It also is designed to educate the person(s) who will be handling the end hose in proper and safe techniques. Topics covered include identifying dangerous areas, disabling the pump in an emergency, safe hose-handling techniques and more. The DVD addresses an ongoing need for more safety information and training in the concrete pumping industry and seeks to increase awareness of safe pumping practices and … Read more

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