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Jobsites Can Be Nearly Seven Times Safer With Health and Safety Best Practices

By ABC
May 5, 2025
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...
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Planning for the Human Factor in Construction Project Safety

By Grace Calengor
May 1, 2025
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...
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ABC Proudly Announces Sponsorship of Construction Safety Week

By ABC
February 24, 2025
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...
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Help Your Construction Crew Weather Winter on the Jobsite

By Jack Smiley
February 4, 2025
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, ...
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All in Together: The Origins of Construction Safety Week

By Mike Choutka
January 29, 2025
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...
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Easy Heart-Healthy Habits for Construction Workers

By Evelyn Long
January 16, 2025
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...
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Evaluating the Effect of Historic Masculinity on the Construction Industry's Future

By Evelyn Long
November 21, 2024
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...
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ABC Announces Disaster-Relief Efforts and Resources Following Hurricane Milton

By ABC
October 14, 2024
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 ...
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Why Early Intervention Is Key to Avoiding Chronic Back Issues in Construction

By Evelyn Long
September 26, 2024
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...
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ABC Joins White House Roundtable on Addiction Recovery-Ready Workplaces

By ABC
September 20, 2024
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...

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