NFPA 800 to Redefine Lithium-Ion Battery Safety as Construction Industry Faces Rising Fire Risk

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The imminent release of the National Fire Protection Association’s new Battery Safety Code, NFPA 800, underscores the growing fire risk associated with lithium-ion batteries across the construction and infrastructure sectors, according to RAMTECH, a temporary fire detection and site safety solutions company. NFPA 800 is the first full-lifecycle standard for battery safety, covering manufacturing, transport, installation, operation, emergency response and end-of-life management. The code – which is expected to be published on a provisional basis shortly – follows an accelerated development process driven by the rapid expansion of lithium-ion technologies across construction, energy and industrial sectors. When compromised by damage […]

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The AI Superintendent

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4 ways to integrate tech in daily workflows By: Kyle Spencer Being a construction superintendent — the heartbeat of the modern jobsite — is no easy feat. Already, the job’s responsibilities are a lot for one person to juggle: managing people, schedules, safety coordination, budgets, logistics, reporting, daily site operations and more. And that’s without mentioning the increasing complexity of modern-day projects. With tighter schedules, ongoing labor shortages, supply chain volatility and the rapid introduction of new technology, today’s construction sites are becoming exponentially more complicated, dramatically changing what is expected. The issue is not that superintendents lack capability. It’s […]

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NFPA Releases Update to Digital Reference Platform

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The National Fire Protection Association unveiled a major milestone update to its digital platform NFPA LiNK, which provides access to the organization’s vast codes and standards library and other related resources. The next generation of NFPA LiNK has been purpose-built — with AI top of mind — to help safety professionals make faster, smarter decisions as they work with NFPA guidelines to keep people safe, buildings up to code and processes efficient. NFPA LiNK is a subscription-based, all-in-one digital platform that has long provided access to NFPA’s library of over 300 codes and standards with the click of a button; […]

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New NFPA Study Spotlights AI Adoption, Training Trends in Skilled Trades

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The National Fire Protection Association released findings from its third-annual industry survey conducted at the NFPA 2025 Conference & Expo. The survey highlights how people across the skilled trades are viewing industry changes and where their fields are headed, against the backdrop of persistent labor shortages and growing demands fueled by infrastructure investment and technological advancement. “The skilled trades are at a turning point: rising safety hazards, rapid technology adoption and an unprecedented demand for training are reshaping how work gets done,” said Jim Pauley, president and CEO at NFPA. “Leaders must understand how these forces are affecting skilled professionals. […]

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NFPA Survey Finds Increase in Use of Digital Tools Among Skilled Trades Workers

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The National Fire Protection Association has released recent survey results, revealing insights into trends and attitudes around digital tools, training and development and AI implementation within the skilled trades industry. Skilled trade workers have mixed feelings about AI adoption within industry Twenty-five percent of respondents believe AI should be used to help skilled trade workers streamline tasks during ongoing labor shortages. In fact, 19% of respondents indicated that either themselves or their organizations have begun experimenting with AI-powered solutions to simplify menial tasks. Additionally, one-third (31%) of respondents believe AI can spur industry growth by making the trades more attractive […]

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