Total Human Health

WASHINGTON, May 1—Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2025 Health and Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to construction jobsite health and safety best practices. As a proud sponsor, ABC published the report ahead of Construction Safety Week 2025, May 5...

As Construction Safety Week 2025 approaches, companies are taking a harder look at one of the predominant factors pertaining to jobsite safety—or lack thereof—and how they can mitigate its inherent risk: the human factor. Under the theme “All in Together,” the week of May 5-9 wil...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20—Associated Builders and Contractors announced its sponsorship of Construction Safety Week 2025, which will take place May 5-9, as a call to action for the entire contracting community to commit to a safer industry. “Total human health and safety are core valu...

Construction crews are expected to show up for work each day in almost all kinds of weather. While intense rain or dangerous storms may warrant a day off, frigid weather seldom does. Construction workers are generally expected to push through brisk winds and chilly temperatures, ...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly one in five workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry in 2022. While focusing on safety year-round is important, dedicating a focused period of time to evaluate safety processes and the ways safety is prioritized wi...

Construction workers often deal with work-related stress, which could affect their heart health if not effectively managed. In addition to the tight deadlines and high-pressure environments, these workers regularly engage in strenuous tasks. Fortunately, construction professional...

Traditional masculine societal norms have historically prioritized physical strength, emotional suppression and self-reliance, values that are still prominent within the male-dominated construction industry. While the industry has increased efforts towards inclusion, diversity an...

HURRICANE RELIEF Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee were hit with Hurricane Helene, and now Florida is facing additional damage from Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Damages from Helene have already ...

Back injuries are an all-too-common affliction in construction, often sidelining workers and impacting project timelines. From heavy lifting to awkward postures, the physical demands place undue strain on the body, making early intervention crucial to prevent chronic issues. Add...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18—Associated Builders and Contractors participated in a White House-sponsored roundtable discussion, “Recovery in the Workplace: Investing to Build the Workforce of Tomorrow,” which convened more than a dozen leading corporations, business groups and government...