Safety continues to be a challenge in the construction industry, and a new report confirms it.
The report from Sherwin-Williams, conducted by Endeavor Business Media (EHS Today's parent company), surveyed 194 general contractors, architects, engineers and designers working on projects exceeding $30 million, and found that nearly half (45%) of respondents identified “maintaining a safe jobsite” as a primary challenge.
More than two in five (43%) reported incidents where someone working at a significant height was injured or fatally harmed on a project, highlighting the risks associated with advanced manufacturing construction.
“Shop-applied fireproofing significantly enhances jobsite safety by eliminating the need for workers to perform at heights and reducing the presence of risk-prone equipment, lines and hoses,” says Joseph Windover, Sherwin-Williams construction solutions executive, in a statement. “By moving fireproofing to a controlled off-site environment, we not only ensure quality compliance but also create a safer, more efficient worksite.”
Nearly nine in 10 (87%) survey respondents, all working on projects larger than $30 million, have experienced project delays, with most attributing materials (71%) and weather (65%) as the primary drivers of those delays. Unpredictable weather, which can halt work completely, and supply chain disruptions, delaying or making unavailable the delivery of critical materials, frequently prevent construction from progressing as planned.