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
Two Three-Alarm Fires at Denver Construction Sites in As Many Months
Two three-alarm fires have broken out at Denver construction sites within a two month span, causing city officials and housing industry leaders to…
Learning From Tornado Damage
After a tornado hit outside of Dallas, engineers surveyed the damage to figure out why many newer homes failed to resist even moderately high winds.
Market Data + Trends
Cities With the Cleanest Air And Water
The rankings measured air and water quality, based on the number of clear days in a year and the amount of contaminants in the water supply
Construction Deaths Reach Seven-Year High
Citing the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Fortune reports that there were 937 fatal work injuries…
Regulations
Oregon Toughens Fall Protection Regulations
Oregon construction contractors must provide fall protection on work done six or more feet above a surface, under a new state regulation that took…
Jobsite Safety
OSHA Pushes More Proactive Approach to Construction Site Safety
Some companies have adopted remote operated camera systems to mitigate risk in real time
Resilient Construction
Homeowners Build Stronger and Better After Natural Disasters
After an earthquake severely damaged their house in 2014, a couple in Napa, Calif., spent $350,000 to construct a new home. The upgrade…
Codes + Standards
OSHA Releases Safety Recommendation Guide For Construction Industry
The guide offers advice for contractors to identify hazards, plan responses to emergencies, and inspect job sites to find potential safety and health issues.
Codes + Standards
Colorado Springs Moves to Tighten Construction Regulations in Landslide-Prone Areas
Colorado Springs is drafting new laws to tightly regulate construction in landslide-risk areas. The action was prompted by landslides that started…
