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Video of Construction Crew’s Rescue of Truck Driver Goes Viral
After a water tanker ran off a highway in Arizona and overturned, video of the driver's rescue by a nearby construction crew has over 6 million views.
August 17, 2023
Why Did 39 Workers Die in Trenches in 2022 – the Most in 18 Years?
Safety experts give their views on what caused so many deaths – up from 15 in 2021 – and how a repeat can be prevented.
August 10, 2023
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Biden Administration Boosts Construction Wages on Federal Projects
The first update to the rule in more than 40 years will increase pay and protections for 1.2 million workers.
August 9, 2023
Safety & Compliance
Colorado Contractor Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter for Trench Death
The jobsite had a history of cave-ins, yet workers continued to enter unprotected trenches even after a worker died.
August 7, 2023
Safety & Compliance
Highway Contractor Cited in Fatal Crane Collapse in Florida
The de Moya Group faces proposed penalties of $59,000 after a worker died and another was seriously injured.
July 31, 2023
Safety & Compliance
Expect More Jobsite Inspections as Biden Seeks First-Ever Heat Alert
The president asks the Department of Labor to issue the nation’s first hazard alert to protect workers from extreme temperatures.
July 28, 2023
Safety
Contractor Reaches $41K Settlement with OSHA for Trench Violations
Groundworks Contracting Inc. reportedly ignored a city’s safety warnings about trench hazards and was cited by federal inspectors.
July 25, 2023
Safety & Compliance
OSHA’s Revised Electronic Recordkeeping Rule Takes Effect Jan. 2024
Industry groups say the move does nothing to reduce injuries and illnesses and instead forces employers to disclose sensitive information.
July 24, 2023
Safety
New, Aging Employees Most Likely to Get Injured on Construction Jobsite
Construction has the highest average of lost work days at 99.
July 21, 2023
Safety
Kansas Contractor Faces $334K in Penalties After Trench Collapse
The superintendent warned the subcontractor of the collapse hazard but left the jobsite before it was corrected, OSHA says.
July 21, 2023
Safety
OSHA Penalizes Illinois Contractor in Trench Collapse Death
No protective head gear or any cave-in protection was provided to those working in the trench.
July 17, 2023
Roadbuilding
Orange Stripes Painted to Protect Road Workers in Washington
The Washington State DOT hopes the orange paint will help keep workers and drivers safe in I-5 work zone.
July 14, 2023
Recruiting & retention
New Report Details How Construction Companies Can Attract and Retain More Women
A good salary might get women through the door, but these three things will ensure they stay.
June 30, 2023
Safety
29 "Cool" Gadgets and Gear for Working in the Heat
There's no secret to keeping cool on the jobsite, but these products might offer some added relief.
August 14, 2017
Construction Equipment
A Guide to Trench Boxes: Here's What Contractors Need to Know
We take a look the types of trench boxes on the market, how to choose one and how to use them properly.
June 21, 2023
Safety
Two Killed in Separate CTL, Dump Truck Accidents in Work Zones
A construction site inspector and a dump truck driver were killed last week in two separate struck-by incidents in construction zones.
June 14, 2023
Safety
After Alarmingly Deadly Year, Trench Safety Stand Down Set for June 19-23
39 people died while working in trenches or excavations in 2022, making it the deadliest in 18 years.
June 13, 2023
Market Pulse
Heavy Equipment Operator Salary & Benefits: 2023 Report
Why do contractors struggle to attract talent? Operators and managers overwhelmingly agree on this factor.
June 7, 2023
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