Podcasts about construction research

Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her multi-city bus tour focused on addressing literacy in schools and what they've done during the tour as part of Banned Books Week. She also talked about a grant the AFT received in partnership with Micron to develop a high school pilot program to provide workforce certifications to students. Merrilee Logue, Director of the National Labor Office (NLO) and Chris Trahan Cain, Executive Director at CPWR — the Center for Construction Research and Training — joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the work NLO, CPWR and the North America's Building Trades Union's (NABTU) are doing to assist building trades members improve their mental health and the impact of the opioid epidemic on the trades as part of our National Suicide Awareness Month coverage.

There's a drive for change in the construction industry on the back of a spike in suspected suicide rates.   In 2023, 80 construction workers died from suspected suicides - a jump from previous years.  MATES in Construction Research Manager Lauren Donnan says mental health across the board is improving, but high workloads, job instability, and a lack of support remain key stressors.   She says 15 to 24-year-olds and Māori workers can be particularly vulnerable.   Donnan says we need to understand there are key pressures and groups within the industry at higher risk, where we need to target more support.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OSHA's new proposed clarification for PPE in the Construction standard reinforces that PPE MUST FIT. Failure to follow this simple statement is one the reasons why workers are injured when they believe they are protected. PPE shouldn't just be provided, it MUST fit the worker properly to function as it was designed! Joining me on the podcast to reveal the problems with poor fitting PPE and what can be done about it is Allison Short, Safety Management Consultant with MEMIC.  Episode Resources: DOL Proposal for Clarification of the Construction PPE Standard, 1926.95 : https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/national/07192023 OSHA's page on Women in Construction: https://www.osha.gov/women-in-construction/ppe NIOSH article on PPE Fit in the Construction Sector: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2023/03/06/ppe-fit-construction/ ASSP's 2019 article on Fixing the Fit of PPE: https://www.assp.org/news-and-articles/how-can-we-fix-the-fit-of-personal-protective-equipment European Trade Union Institute article: https://www.etui.org/sites/default/files/ez_import/Hesamag_12_EN-34-37.pdf Business Insider article on Ukrainian uniforms: https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-rushing-women-uniforms-after-sizing-infection-complaints-military-war-2023-7 Neurosurgeon Dr. Grunch's tik tok video on radiation protection: https://www.tiktok.com/@ladyspinedoc/video/7246906972279377198 The Center for Construction Research and Training – great list of vendors, by clothing type, for construction PPE: https://www.cpwr.com/research/research-to-practice-r2p/r2p-library/resources-for-stakeholders-and-researchers/construction-personal-protective-equipment-for-the-female-workforce/  

In Episode 41, the S+H team examines the July issue's feature story on influence in safety. Also, Mike Kassman from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training discusses trenching and excavation safety in the “Five Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/24182-safe-side-podcast-episode-influence-trenching

In Episode 41, the S+H team examines the July issue's feature story on influence in safety. Also, Mike Kassman from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training discusses trenching and excavation safety in the “Five Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/24182-safe-side-podcast-episode-influence-trenching

Jessica Bunting, Director of Research to Practice at the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed what can be done to prevent job site deaths through the research done by her organization.   Texas AFL-CIO Deputy Director of Politics and Policy Ana Gonzalez appeared on the America's Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about state legislation that negatively impacts construction workers.

Chris Millington, Director of Building and Construction Research at investment bank numis, joins Iain for this week's episode to look at the housing market from an investor and house builder perspective. Chris is optimistic about the market for the remainder of 2023, he tells Iain why he cannot see the UK facing a crash. Iain also asks about the topic-du-jour, Purplebricks... listen to Chris' view on the future of the online agency.

In Episode 36, the S+H< team dives into the February issue's feature story on the hazards of working in cold weather. Additionally, Mike Kassman, director of OSHA and disaster response training at CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, discusses ladder safety. Read episode notes, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https:///safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/23545-safe-side-podcast-working-cold-weather-ladder-safety

In Episode 36, the S+H< team dives into the February issue's feature story on the hazards of working in cold weather. Additionally, Mike Kassman, director of OSHA and disaster response training at CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, discusses ladder safety. Read episode notes, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https:///safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/23545-safe-side-podcast-working-cold-weather-ladder-safety

According to 2021 research by The Center for Construction Research and Training, Hispanic construction workers make up 30% of the workforce but are 20% more likely to be fatally injured than non-Hispanic workers. How many of those fatalities could have been prevented if we communicated better with these folks that English is their second language on our job sites? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I discuss the language barrier issue and a possible solution with Oscar Garcia from Need2Say. Oscar also shares a different perspective on Mexican immigration and why we may have more difficulty finding construction workers in the future. Episode References Guest: Oscar Garcia | Need2Say | oscargs@need2say.com Guest Website: https://www.need2say.com/ Music: Mike Dunton | https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com | mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com | Instagram @Mike_Dunton Host: Seth Tandett, seth@concretelogicpodcast.com Host website: concretelogicpodcast.com

In this week's podcast episode, we talk with Dr. Natalie Galea – Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, Adjunct Senior Lecturer at The University of New South Wales, and former Australian Olympian!After representing Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics in Judo, she worked in the construction industry for 15 years until 2015; a career that took her through Australia, North Africa, and the Middle East - delivering large-scale building projects within local and international Tier 1 construction companies.More recently she has undertaken a PhD in the Built Environment, specialising in research which focusses on the Construction industry and related sectors.In this podcast, we spoke about her career in the Construction industry, and why she stepped out of the industry and moved into research, and we explored her research and its findings - whilst also discussing the topics related to her research in a broader context.  We covered:How, where, and when Gender inequality presents in the Construction industryMental health and stress across the industryWork conditions across the industry and the effect on both Men and WomenHer research and findings from recent research on a 5 day work week on major construction sitesFuture research opportunitiesThe risk of failing to entice younger construction professionals to the industry, or pushing people out of the industryIf you have an interest in the construction industry, work across development, head contracting or sub-contracting, or even project financing - you'll find this podcast of interest.Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne.  For an overview of our service, visit:     www.buildingenvirons.com.au       Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to The Building Talks podcast so you don't miss any updates.Contact The Building Talks Podcast Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram Visit us on our website Email us at info@buildingenvirons.com.au

In Episode 26, the S+H editorial teamexamines how language barriers can affect workplace safety. In addition, Jessica Bunting, director of the Research to Practice initiative at CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, discusses the ninth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, set for May 2-6. Read episode notes, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/22443

In Episode 26, the S+H editorial teamexamines how language barriers can affect workplace safety. In addition, Jessica Bunting, director of the Research to Practice initiative at CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, discusses the ninth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, set for May 2-6. Read episode notes, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/22443

Dr. Rodolfo Valdes Vasquez of CSU's Department of Construction Management talks about his journey as a first-generation college graduate from Panama and his passion for sustainable design and construction.To learn more about Dr. Valdes Vasquez, visit his bio page!

Struck by incidents are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Learn how to protect employees - and businesses - from unexpected impact with Jessica Bunting, Director of the Research to Practice Program at the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) and Brad Sand, Senior Vice President of Safety and Education at the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).

Contractors have been struggling with a worker shortage that began with the Great Recession, and then was made worse by the pandemic. If one worker on the job site gets sick with the virus, the entire project can be stalled for at least 2 weeks. And now, things are becoming even more complicated as more clients are wanting all workers on their property to be vaccinated. But many available workers are pushing back. Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.Getting the job done has been tough for contractors dealing with supply chain shortages, rising prices for the materials, and permitting issues. Add to it that the number of new coronavirus cases hit a 7-day daily average of 166,000 on September 1st. According to data in the New York Times, the case count has come down a bit since then but is still above 152,000. Some healthcare professionals are predicting another surge this month because of the Labor Day holiday and social gatherings, while others are saying that the Delta variant moves fast and furious and will be gone as quickly as it came.Chicago-based developer, Josh Stark, told Construction Dive that worries about the high case count right now could further impact construction and the slow supply chain recovery that's been haunting the industry. He says that we're seeing suppliers come back online, but if those cases turn into more hospitalizations or deaths, then those businesses might have to shut down again.Vaccine Hesitancy Among Construction WorkersWhile many different companies nationwide are mandating certain precautions for workers, including vaccinations for those who want to go back to work in the office, Construction Dive reports that more than 40% of construction workers say they will not get vaccinated.A construction safety nonprofit out of Maryland called The Center for Construction Research and Training says that vaccine hesitancy among construction workers runs much higher than other occupations. A graph in the article shows most occupations are dealing with a vaccine hesitancy percentage of 15% which is about 25% less than the construction's 40%.This is a problem for contractors who have clients demanding that anyone who steps foot on their property be vaccinated. Kyle Peacock of the San Francisco-based Peacock Construction says he started getting vaccine mandates from his customers in just the last few weeks. He says: “All of our healthcare clients are doing it, but we've also had a couple office tenants that said they're only going to let vaccinated people into their offices.”Job Site Mandates for Vaccinated WorkersThere are some vaccinated workers who only want to work with other vaccinated employees, which is creating concerns about a labor shortage that could worsen in the coming months. Ken Simonson of the Associated General Contractors told Construction Dive that employment levels are already below their pre-pandemic peak in 36 states.An opinion piece in Construction Dive by a New York-based contractor says the industry is already dealing with high prices for materials, appliances that are difficult to find, and a shortage of workers. And now, the construction industry has to add a Covid-problem-solving issue to his list. He says: “Construction workers are, at their core, a hardy, headstrong, self-sufficient group.” And he added that “They leave their homes daily and travel substantial distances, carpooling and ride-sharing. They stop at delis, lumber stores and home goods stores." That makes them more exposed to the potential of catching the virus and spreading it than those working from home.Risk of Further Impact to Worker ShortageThere are many, many strong opinions as to why people should or should not get the vaccine, and why the do or don't want it. We won't go into those reasons here. What's important for real estate investors to understand is how this situation may affect our industry. If 40% of construction workers are not planning to get vaccinated, will there be a further shortage of workers over the next few months or years if more job sites require it? Fewer workers would put more downward pressure on an already short supply because fewer homes could be completed without workers. If demand for housing continues, but supply stays low, prices will likely continue to rise.If you'd like to read more about this issue in the Construction Dive articles, check for links in the show notes at newsforinvestors.com. And please remember to hit the subscribe button, and leave a review!You can also join RealWealth for free at newsforinvestors.com. As a member, you have access to the Investor Portal where you can view sample property pro-formas and connect with our network of resources, including experienced investment counselors, property teams, lenders, 1031 exchange facilitators, attorneys, CPAs and more.Thanks for listening. I'm Kathy Fettke.1 -https://www.constructiondive.com/news/contractors-caught-between-vaccine-hesitancy-and-owner-mandates/605434/2 -https://www.constructiondive.com/news/a-call-to-action-for-covid-19-vaccinations-in-construction/605720/

On today's episode, Dan is joined by Brandon Searle, innovation director for the Research Centre. The two discuss Brandon's role with his alma mater, UNB, and how he got to where he is today, as well as some of the projects that the centre is currently working on and the vital role it plays in construction innovation that will transform the industry. Tune in now!

On this Safety Speak episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the new OSHA guidance on COVID-19, the Center for Construction Research and Training’s new bulletin on nonfatal injury trends in the construction industry as well as news and studies surrounding transportation safety.

Will technology finally make an impact in construction and its methods as it has in every aspect of the commercial real estate industry?

Episode #10 - A conversation about how training became the key takeaway from a survey conducted by the Center for Construction Research and Training to find out why the number of trench injuries and fatalities continue to rise year after year.For more content, webinars, and training information, go to www.trenchsafetyevents.comDisclaimer:United Rentals is providing this podcast for informational purposes only. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in the podcast are general in nature, and are not a substitute for situation-specific or site-specific advice, instruction or supervision. Consulting with engineers and other experts regarding specific circumstances, applicable rules, and applicable regulations is always recommended. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by United Rentals employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of United Rentals. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.​No part of this podcast may, without United Rentals’ prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.

En el episodio 3 del Centro la Investigación y Capacitación en la Construcción (Center for Construction Research and Training, CPWR): Programa de Salud y Seguridad en la Construcción, el Dr. Doug Trout, Jefe de la Subdivisión de Evaluación de Riesgos y Asistencia Técnica en el Instituto Nacional de Salud y Seguridad en el Trabajo [de los Estados Unidos]) (National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, NIOSH)/División de Estudios e Ingeniería de Campo e integrante del Consejo del Sector de la Construcción de la Agenda Nacional de Investigación Ocupacional (National Occupational Research Agenda, NORA), aborda los síntomas de la COVID-19, la detección de síntomas, así como temas relacionados e implicaciones para el sector de la construcción.

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com U.S. ELEVATOR, ESCALATOR DATA STUDY AVAILABLE CPWR — The Center for Construction Research and Training recently released Deaths and Injuries Involving Elevators or Escalators in Construction and the General Population. The free study displays statistics dating back to 2003 and illustrates them in 24 graphics that elucidate trends. Running 26 pages, it provides updated figures on elevator- and escalator-related fatal and nonfatal injuries using the most recent data and information available from such sources as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OSHA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation program. Image credit: CPWR To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes│Google Play|SoundCloud│Stitcher│TuneIn

On today’s show we focus on one thing and one thing only, a report released by CPWR | The Center for Construction Research and Training focusing solely on Death and Injuries involving elevators or escalators in construction and the general population.  How dangerous is it working on or around this type of equipment? You may have had an idea before, but the numbers will confirm what many of us already knew, it’s dangerous. The statistical data in the report share some pretty concerning numbers. Sadly, the answers to why some are as high as they are is not clear. One thing is for certain, we each need to do our part make sure we’re safe as well as those around us. Please share this report/link with as many coworkers as you can. This is the first report I’ve ever seen on accident statistics ever published for the general public. Thanks for preparing it CPWR. Show Notes: Deaths and Injuries Involving Elevators or Escalators in Construction and the General Population Report – 2013-2016 Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation

Interview of Dr. Christine Branche, Principle Associate Director of NIOSH and Director, Office of Construction Safety and Health, CDC and Pete Stafford, the Executive Director of CPWR, The Center for Construction Research and Training, who jointly led the creation of this program and campaign.

Additional resources Constructor Magazine article: https://www.constructor-digital.com/ngcs/july_august_2018/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1408816#articleId1408816 The Center for Construction Research and Training website: https://www.cpwr.com/research/opioid-resources Suicide, Addiction, and Mental Health toolbox talk: https://www.agc.org/sites/default/files/Files/Communications/Toolbox%20Talk%20SAMH.PDF