Building safety includes a wide range of best practices, including implementing fire suppression systems, conducting regular inspections on existing buildings, providing clear access to emergency ...

Helping protect your business from financial loss often comes down to how prepared you are. There are many safety hazards—especially in the construction industry. A well-designed and implemented ...

This vision is possible and is the driving force behind Construction Safety Week 2026. The construction industry has made real progress in health and safety outcomes – advancing best practices, ...

Year after year, occupations in the construction industry remain the most hazardous to workers. Since 2008, no industry's registered a higher on-the-job death toll. On top of that, the construction ...

Construction regulations have evolved through a rigorous process guided by professional expertise. But safety and housing affordability shouldn’t be seen as competing goals.

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Washington, D.C., Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building Safety Month, an annual public awareness campaign led by ...

What is a building assessment certificate? The deadline for registration of higher-risk buildings (at least 18 metres or 7 storeys high with at least 2 residential units) was 1 October 2023. The ...

Richard Adams is a partner in the construction and engineering team at RWK Goodman The 2022 Building Safety Act (BSA) represents one of the most ...

Building Safety Month, an annual public awareness campaign led by the International Code Council (ICC), returns on May 1, 2026, with this year’s theme, “Built to Last.” The campaign highlights how ...