
How Contractors Can Ensure Compliance With Security Measures for Concert Venues
By Grace Calengor
December 18, 2024
The highest-profile performers need extra security to do their jobs—and so do the buildings in which they perform. Those extra security measures are often taken before the venue is even built and carried out long after the artist has left the building. When security and construct...

Breaking the Silence
By Chris Hopper
December 4, 2024
Mental-health challenges are pervasive in the construction industry. Recent studies reveal that construction workers are significantly more prone to depression, anxiety and suicide compared to other professions. The demanding nature of the job—long hours, high stress levels and j...

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...

On the Front Lines: Influencing Construction Site Safety
By Nancy Novak
November 5, 2024
In the last 16 years, more fatalities have occurred in construction than in any other industry. Not only are workers on construction sites vulnerable to incidents with heavy machinery or working at height, but their exposure to dangerous materials can pose health risks if proper ...

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 ...

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...

Safety on Tour: Listening to Construction Leaders' Top Concerns
By Grace Calengor
September 24, 2024
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, PPE, social distancing and remote work all became household words. But for essential construction workers, some of these safety measures were easier to follow than others—after all, you can’t pour a concrete foundation or put up walls worki...

Not-So-Clearly Stated: Workers' Comp When Out-of-State
By Kevin Ring
September 23, 2024
David owns a business in North Carolina and has won a contract for work in Missouri. The contract requires three of his employees to be in Missouri for a month. If one of those employees is injured while in Missouri for work, will his workers’ comp policy cover the injury?
It’s ...

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...

How Safety Culture Can Cause a Ripple Effect From Construction Company to Broader Community
By Eder Garcia
September 12, 2024
At its essence, a safety culture becomes ingrained in an organization's ethos, shaping its values, practices and daily operations. It reflects a collective dedication to prioritizing the health, safety and wellbeing of every individual associated with the company.
A robust safet...
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