Tag: Jobsite
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Don’t Get Spooked by Safety: 5 Frighteningly Common Jobsite Hazards
Halloween may come once a year, but some jobsite hazards haunt contractors all year long. From lurking trip hazards to shocking electrical risks, safety lapses can turn an ordinary workday into a real nightmare. Here are five common dangers to watch for — and how to keep them from creeping up on your crew. 1.…
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Bechtel lists factors in jobsite deaths, details fixes
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction giant Bechtel has publicly released findings and announced internal safety changes stemming from three fatalities at its Port Arthur, Texas, liquified natural gas project in April. The Reston, Virginia-based contractor identified seven major factors…
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ABC Releases 2025 Field Tech Report Highlighting Jobsite Innovation and Construction Technology Trends
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has released its fifth annual Field Tech Report, outlining how field technology is reshaping jobsites and advancing the next phase of innovation in the construction industry. The 2025 report focuses on the tools and digital solutions transforming field operations, including drones, robotics, laser scanning and jobsite security systems. According to…
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Site Surveillance & Security – 5 Ways to Protect the Jobsite & Equipment Rental Lot
Adam Hawoth, Wireless CCTVWireless CCTVEquipment theft continues to be a challenge throughout the construction and equipment rental industry. Jeremy White of Pro-Vigil writes that experts expect tariffs on construction material and equipment to likely compound this issue. Many look to surveillance to help increase the security of the jobsite and the equipment yard. Adam Hawoth…
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Why Worker Wellness Matters on the Jobsite
Construction sites have always been demanding environments. Deadlines are tight, expectations are high, and the work itself is physically and mentally challenging. For decades, the emphasis on jobsite performance has centered on productivity, safety compliance, and cost management. While those factors remain critical, there is another dimension that deserves equal attention: worker wellness. Worker wellness…
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Empowering jobsite leaders starts with breaking down barriers
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Rachel Neal is the vice president of global safety for Compass Datacenters. Opinions are the author’s own. In the fast-paced world of construction, foremen carry a heavy burden. They are the linchpins of their teams, responsible for…
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AI-Enabled Jobsite Intelligence: How Contractors Can Unlock Safety, Efficiency, ROI
At the start of 2025, only 2% of construction firms reported using AI, but that percentage is expected to double over the course of the year. Not only will AI support productivity but two in three construction firms agree that the use of cutting-edge tools will help them recruit talent. Still, confusion persists surrounding how…
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Jobsite risk is rising. It’s time to benchmark AI-powered worker safety tools
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming construction operations and safety, both on jobsites and on the road between projects. For firms under pressure to meet project deadlines and keep crews safe, AI is designed to reduce risk, cut costs, and improve project efficiency. However, even with rapid AI advancements, safety gains in construction haven’t materialized…
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Jobsite Concrete Curing: Essential Pro Tips
Concrete curing tends to get pushed down the list of priorities on the jobsite. It doesn’t have the same immediate visual payoff as placing and finishing. Add this to budget constraints and tight project timelines, and it’s easy to see why curing in the field is often messy and improvised — even sometimes altogether overlooked.…
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After 475 arrests at Georgia jobsite, feds vow more raids
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: In one of the highest profile immigration raids of President Donald Trump’s second term, hundreds of federal agents arrested 475 workers at a construction site in Georgia, the Department of Justice announced Sept. 5. Meanwhile,…