Building Safety and Leadership in the US Construction Industry

Management training, leadership development, and continuous safety improvement can be employed to reduce construction sector fatalities and other dangers.

Organizations that have not already done so should invest in high-quality leadership as a means of both keeping valued workers and maintaining a safe work environment. And for those that have started down this path, continuous training, review, and application of lessons learned are critical.

As the US construction industry rebounds, contractors are working to manage higher costs, multiple new projects, and the continuing challenge of completing jobs quickly, safely, and within budget. Meanwhile, construction wages are on the rise as demand for experienced, qualified workers outpaces supply in many markets across the US. The number of construction sector deaths — already the highest for any industry, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics — could rise further as firms try to maintain profitability and manage with less qualified employees.

“Building Safety and Leadership in the US Construction Industry,” details how management training, leadership development, and continuous safety improvement can be employed to reduce construction sector fatalities and other dangers, while maintaining and even increasing profitability.