From the outside looking in, improving safety seems like an obvious trend in the construction industry. And it is – sort of. Improving safety culture on a project site – and across the larger industry – requires everyone to buy-in; Too often policies implemented by corporate offices are seen as beneficial to the company but…
At Triax, every week is Safety Week, and in recognition of the industry coming together to reaffirm its commitment to worker safety, we asked #TeamTriax to share their safety best practices. Below, former EHS Manager and current Triax Client Engagement Specialist, Julia Brenker, shares her thoughts with the blog. A new construction site is a…
Now in its sixth year, Construction Safety Week overcomes traditional competitive boundaries and reminds the construction industry that safety doesn’t just happen – it is a choice that must be lived and practiced every day, across every jobsite. In recognition of Safety Week, we asked #TeamTriax about the best practices they’ve witnessed in the field…
What started as the Construction Industry Safety Group in 2008 (a yearly meeting with CEOs and safety directors to share best practices and lessons learned) went industry-wide in 2014, turning into Construction Safety Week. Now in its sixth year, this event encourages everyone – across companies and competitive boundaries – to get involved in safety…
Now in its sixth year, Construction Safety Week overcomes traditional competitive boundaries and reminds the construction industry that safety doesn’t just happen – it is a choice that must be lived and practiced every day, across every jobsite. In recognition of Safety Week, we asked #TeamTriax about the steps they take on and off the…
Construction is an inherently hazardous industry and safety is of the utmost importance — and still New York City remains a top safety challenge. The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) released its annual construction fatality report. Their findings show in 2019, construction deaths accounted for 26% of all worker deaths in…
Triax understands the complexities of an active construction site, which is why we work every day to streamline processes, boost safety, and unlock efficiencies. A dedicated project team works with you from pre-deployment/ground break all the way through project completion. Check out this special “Faces from the Field”/”Toolbox Talk” crossover as we catch-up with Triax…
In this exclusive series, Triax explores the skilled labor shortage facing the construction industry. Part One looked at the causes and consequence of the shortage. In Part Two, we’ll look at what the industry can do to address the problem and minimize the effects by changing the way they attract, manage and retain workers. Change the…
With all the activity and innovation happening within construction today, we’re seeing a continued proliferation of jobsite technology, including connected solutions like Spot-r. As workforce demographics continue to shift (with more experienced workers retiring and fewer new workers there to take their place), employees need to be well-rounded and ready to tackle a variety of tasks…
In this special, in-depth series, Triax explores the causes and consequences of the skilled labor shortage as well as a path forward through innovation and technology. Construction activity in the United States has hit pre-recession levels, as the demand for housing, retail and office space keeps developers, contractors and workers busy. Dodge Data & Analytics…