OSHA Issues Final Rule for Jobsite Inspections
The March 29 rule amends the existing OSHA regulation for who can accompany OSHA inspectors during workplace inspections
Survey Finds Women in Construction Still Lack Appropriate PPE
The survey found that women working in construction face challenges when it comes to finding properly fitting personal protective equipment for the jobsite
Ways Women Are Overcoming Hurdles and Making Gains in Construction Careers
Actionable advice for women construction workers who encounter bias on the job
2024 Annual Increase in OSHA Penalties for Safety Violations Takes Effect
The new amounts reflect annual cost-of-living adjustments to OSHA civil penalties and went into effect on Monday, Jan. 15
Life-Saving Help for Opioid Overdoses on Jobsites
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: A powerful tool that saves lives from opioid overdoses on construction sites; housing affordability index data for Q3 2023
Ladder Safety Tips for Every Jobsite
Like any construction tool, proper and safe ladder and pump jack use requires dedicated training and constant respect
Fire Safety in Malibu
When Malibu, Calif. resident and commercial design and construction manager Philip Vogt bought his home, he made sure to add …
Best of IBS 2019 | Fantech
The reconfigured Rn Series of inline radon fans from Fantech includes the…
The Fire-Resistant Home
As climate change increases wildfire risk and intensity globally, researchers are working to…
N.Y. Town Considers Requiring Fire Sprinklers in New Homes
New Paltz, N.Y., is considering a new law that would require fire sprinklers in…
Products
New Product Fits Women in Construction's Needs
A new product offers help and safety to women in the construction industry
Resilient Construction
Fireproof Home Sets New Standard in California
A new single-family home above Ramona, Calif.’s San Pasqual Valley is showing the possibilities of fire resistance.
After losing a home to…
Resilient Construction
Cementitious Building Panel May Help With Wildfire Rebuilding
A 3D cementitious sandwich panel is being used in Santa Rosa, Calif., to rebuild a firewall destroyed by last year's wildfires
Jobsite Safety
Opioid Abuse in the Workplace an 'Open Secret'
Opioid addiction is an open secret of the American workplace, and while…
New EPA Formaldehyde Regulation
The rule applies to composite wood products, but some structural engineered wood products commonly used in construction, such as OSB, are exempt
