New York City recently enacted a local law to address growing mental health concerns within the construction industry, ...

So how many people work in the U.S. construction industry? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry in the United States employs over 7.5 million individuals. This ...

On January 3, 2026, the New York City Council enacted legislation (Int. No. 1384-2025) amending Local Law 126 of 2021, which regulates the city’s site safety training (SST) requirements. The new ...

Fall hazards are one of the most serious and persistent risks in the construction industry, especially in roofing and other construction work at elevation. Whether workers are installing shingles, ...

New York City will now require construction workers to undergo safety trainings on mental health and alcohol substance abuse, ...

In 2023, construction fatalities hit the highest number since 2011. This statistic demonstrates the need for a new approach to protecting workers. The industry has the opportunity to make 2025 a ...

The construction industry is predicted to continue to face exponential growth while also experiencing a severe labor shortage of more than half a million workers, leading to the highest rate of open ...

Hensel Phelps CEO Michael Choutka has made information on his company’s key safety program, CARES, freely available on the Construction Safety Week website. Photo: Matt Good/Shoots for Good; courtesy ...

Despite the challenges, the future of construction holds tremendous promise. New technologies, sustainable practices and smarter risk management are driving greater efficiency, safety and value.

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