Tag: Crisis
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Safety leaders call for broader access to life-saving medication as construction faces opioid poisoning crisis
Construction workers already had the highest on-the-job death toll of any industry and are now more likely to die of a drug overdose than workers in any other occupation. This new reality, primarily driven by synthetic opioids like fentanyl, means that in addition to focusing on typical occupational risks like falls, heavy machinery and electrical…
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Texas plans $20B to mitigate looming water crisis
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Both chambers of the Texas legislature passed bills last week to advance a total of $20 billion for the fight against a looming water crisis, the Texas Tribune reported. The Senate approved House Joint Resolution…
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How Metal is Shaping Resilient Building Design in a Climate of Crisis
As wildfires rage across the American West, hurricanes intensify in the Southeast, and insurance markets tighten nationwide, the demand for fire-resilient, climate-ready buildings is no longer theoretical — it’s urgent. What was once seen as rare or exceptional is now becoming the new norm, both in the U.S. and globally. In the metal construction sector,…
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How is construction addressing the mental health crisis?
“When I was at the [workplace mental health and wellbeing] Make a Difference (MAD) conference, we talked a lot about mental health in infrastructure,” says Catling, who has worked with infrastructure contractors and now has her own consultancy, ThinkOTB. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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My Overstuffed Closet Caused an Identity Crisis
My Overstuffed Closet Caused an Identity Crisis – Here’s How I Got Through It Facebook Instagram Pinterest Search Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter Youtube Fin Down Close Search View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Metal’s Role in Resilient Design Amid Climate Crisis
As wildfires rage across the American West, hurricanes intensify in the Southeast, and insurance markets tighten nationwide, the demand for fire-resilient, climate-ready buildings is no longer theoretical—it’s urgent. What was once seen as rare or exceptional is now becoming the new norm, both in the U.S. and globally. In the metal construction sector, leaders are…
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The Construction Industry’s Labor Crisis: Can AI Bridge the Workforce Gap?
The construction industry is facing a severe labor shortage. The workforce is aging as projects become increasingly complex and economic pressures demand greater efficiency. Part of this problem stems from the 2008 financial crisis, when a generation of workers was forced to avoid the construction industry, with new builds not being as in demand. Now,…
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No planet B: How CIC is addressing the climate crisis
Even considering the tumultuous news cycle of recent months, I’m willing to gamble that by the time you read this there will be something in the media bringing you face to face with the stark consequences of climate change inaction – whether it relates to overheating, fires, floods, drought or other biodiversity threats. View the…
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Nonprofit launches mobile app to address industry mental health crisis
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The ABC Cares Foundation has created a mobile app designed to address the mental health challenges faced by construction workers. The charitable arm of Associated Builders and Contractors’ Florida East Coast chapter launched the app on Monday…
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Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Construction
Since 2016, Jon O’Brien has been at the helm of the Keystone Contractors Association (KCA), leading efforts to support Pennsylvania’s construction industry. Over the years, O’Brien has witnessed a transformation in the field—not just in technical advancements, but in the growing need to address issues that affect the well-being of its workforce. Chief among these…