Tag: Workers
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TikTokers promote the construction trades to young workers
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. TikTok may be best associated with the latest dance crazes and viral challenges, but the social media platform with more than 1.5 billion monthly users could be a boon in helping the construction industry find its next…
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In pictures | Construction workers swap hard hats for yoga mats
Damian Read, construction director at Pye Homes, said: “Mental Health is a huge concern in the construction industry and, like many other housebuilders across the sector, we’re here to support our workers promoting safety, wellbeing, and positive workplace environments. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Winning the Talent War: How Construction Firms Can Attract the Next Generation of Workers
The construction industry is at a tipping point. With seasoned workers aging out and too few young professionals stepping in, the labor shortage has gone from a looming issue to a full-blown crisis. According to the National Center for Construction Education and Research, 41% of the current construction workforce is expected to retire by 2031.…
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42% of Gen Z workers say they’re turning to blue-collar roles for security
Forty-two percent of Generation Z adults are currently working in or pursuing a blue-collar or skilled trade job, according to a May 20 report from Resume Builder. Of those, 37% have earned a bachelor’s degree. In the survey of more than 1,400 Gen Z adults, men were significantly more likely to choose blue-collar careers, regardless…
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Three track workers take evasive action in tunnel to avoid train
An investigation has been launched after three track workers were involved in a near miss of a train travelling at around 30mph (48km/h) in Bookham Tunnel, Surrey. The incident happened at around 11:44 on 29 April 2025, when the track workers were walking back to Bookham station through the tunnel after completing work on the…
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Survey Says: Construction Is One of the Toughest Jobs in America—So Why Aren’t Workers Getting the Credit (or Safety) They Deserve?
A new survey commissioned by Bosch Power Tools and conducted by Talker Research has confirmed what many in the trades already know: construction work is tough. In fact, it ranked as the second toughest job in the country, right behind firefighting. But while the public seems to understand how demanding the work is, the survey…
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Milwaukee Tool Reaches 100K+ Workers for Safety Week 2025
Each year, more than 150,000 construction workers are injured on the job in the U.S. — a sobering reminder that even as the industry navigates challenges like rising material costs and shifting trade policies, the protection of frontline workers must remain a top priority. Milwaukee Tool is taking bold steps to meet that challenge, investing…
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57% of Trade Workers Faced Jobsite Close Calls This Year
This Construction Safety Week is putting the spotlight on professionals who build America’s homes, cities and infrastructure — and the urgent need for better safety standards on the jobsite. A new survey commissioned by Bosch Power Tools, conducted by Talker Research, revealed that construction workers are seen as having the #2 toughest job in the country, second only to firefighters.…
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Safety is More Than Injury Prevention – It’s a Shift to the Worker’s Whole Well-Being
Safety was once defined as preventing physical injury on the jobsite, but more recently the construction industry has recognized that safety should be approached in much broader terms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates among male construction workers are 75% higher than men in the general population. Any comprehensive and…
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Inclusive PPE store welcomes Sizewell workers
Construction workers in Sizewell and the surrounding area can access a range of inclusive PPE following the launch of a new showroom. Workwear specialist Bryson has opened the store in Leiston and aims to serve the diverse needs of the local construction workforce. The launch is inspired by CIOB’s ongoing #PPEthatfits campaign, which seeks to…