Category: Construction Safety
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6 Tips to Build a Culture of Safety in Construction
In construction, safety isn’t something you check off a list during orientation. It’s a constant, evolving part of the job — no matter how long you’ve been in the industry or what role you play. Whether someone’s just getting started or has been on sites for decades, there’s always more to learn and reinforce. From…
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Linxup Launches Driver Coaching Sessions to Help Fleets Improve Safety with Telematics
Linxup has rolled out a new feature aimed at improving fleet safety: Driver Coaching Sessions. Built into the company’s Driver Coaching Dashboard, this tool enables fleet managers to quickly identify risky driving behaviors, schedule coaching sessions, and track driver performance directly within the Linxup platform. The dashboard organizes key alert data and trend insights, helping…
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Lytx’s 2025 “Road Safety Report” Reveals Top Driving Risks and Collosion Trends for FLeets
Commercial fleets are seeing higher collision rates but fewer severe incidents, according to Lytx’s newly released 2025 Road Safety Report. Based on over 300 billion miles of driving data across 90+ countries, the annual report highlights the top roadway risks, behavior patterns and key takeaways for fleet operators as they navigate growing complexity on the…
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Storm-Ready Jobsites: A Hurricane Season Checklist for Contractors
Hurricane season (June – November) along the coast is unpredictable, but your response plan shouldn’t be. Whether you’re running paving crews, vertical builds, or earthwork projects, securing your site before a storm can protect your team, equipment and reputation. But you’re in luck – we’ve got the perfect storm-ready checklist to get you started. Pre-Season…
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Why Construction Site Theft Is Rising in 2025 — and How Proactive Security Can Stop It
The first half of 2025 has been plagued by economic uncertainty – and that includes the construction industry. Construction spending has taken a dip of about 3.5% year-over-year. On top of that, tariffs on Canadian lumber, which comprises 85% of U.S. lumber imports, are at 14.5% and expected to increase to 34.5%. According to Oxford…
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Key Takeaways from the 2025 NAPA Mid-Year Conference in Louisville
As I write this, I just got back from Louisville, Kentucky, and while the bourbon down there flows as freely as a McDonald’s soda fountain—the conversations, ideas, and industry insights at the NAPA Mid-Year Meeting were just as prevalent. As someone who’s spent time in the trenches with the commercial pavement maintenance professionals, I’ll be…
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Why Heat Stress Is A Major Jobsite Hazard This Summer
Summer 2025 is already breaking heat records across the country, and construction sites are feeling the pressure. With longer heatwaves and higher humidity, workers are facing more than just discomfort, they are facing serious health risks. Heat stress is no longer a seasonal concern. It’s quickly becoming the biggest safety challenge on jobsites today. Unlike…
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Work Safe, Stay Cool: Heat Protection Tips for Summer Construction Sites
As the sun turns up the heat and we celebrate Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to refresh our commitment to staying safe on the job. Summer on the construction site brings its own set of challenges — dehydration, fatigue and heat-related illness, just to name a few. But with a few smart moves, we…
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ISO Standards: How Contractors Can Prepare for MEWPs Design Updates
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in Accessories, Attachments, Boom Lifts, Construction News, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Equipment, Featured, Lifting, Lifting & Material Handling, Lifting Equipment, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, Other Equipment or Fleet Hardware, Other Equipment or Fleet Management Software, Other Technology Solutions, Rental, Safety Equipment – Other, Scissor Lift, Scissor Lifts, Technology, Vertical Lift, Vertical Mast LiftsA new international standard is reshaping how controls are designed on mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), including boom lifts and scissor lifts. ISO 21455, titled Operator’s controls – Actuation, displacement, location and method of operation, was published in 2020 to improve operator safety and reduce the risk of accidents caused by inconsistent control layouts. Australia…
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Why California’s Building Code Sets the Standard for Construction Across the U.S.
Construction professionals carry the critical responsibility of delivering structures that are safe, habitable, accessible and energy efficient. A key component of that responsibility is adherence to current building codes and compliance best practices — both of which are essential for ensuring successful outcomes across every phase of a project. A foundational best practice is maintaining…