Construction Weekly Brief: May 6–12, 2025
The week of May 6 to 12, 2025, witnessed a confluence of factors shaping the U.S. construction landscape. A prominent theme throughout the week was a strong emphasis on safety practices within the industry, aligning with the annual Construction Safety Week. Simultaneously, the potential ramifications of impending tariff implementations continued to generate discussion and influence business sentiment. These overarching trends underscore the industry’s dual focus on ensuring worker well-being and navigating a potentially shifting economic and regulatory environment.
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OSHA Highlights National Safety Stand-Down for Fall Prevention
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) actively promoted its 12th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, which took place from May 5 to 9, 2025. This nationwide initiative aimed to heighten awareness about the dangers of falls, which remain the leading cause of fatalities among construction workers. Throughout the designated week, OSHA encouraged employers across the nation to pause their work schedules to conduct vital safety activities. These activities included practical safety demonstrations, comprehensive training on hazard recognition, and informative “tool-box” talks specifically addressing potential risks present on construction sites. Furthermore, OSHA urged employers to facilitate crucial discussions pertaining to job-specific hazards, such as those encountered during roofing operations, the use of ladders, and work conducted on scaffolding.
Published: May 6, 2025
Department of Labor to highlight safe construction work practices during 2025 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls | U.S. Department of Labor -
Light Rail to Downtown Redmond Opens
Starting May 10, 2025, passengers in east King County will be able to take light rail between downtown Redmond and South Bellevue and easily make convenient connections to the regional transit network. This 2 Line extension adds two new stations in southeast Redmond. The opening signifies a significant step in expanding public transportation infrastructure in the region, providing more options for commuters and connecting key areas. This expansion can potentially influence construction and development patterns around the new stations.
Published: May 10, 2025
Light rail to Downtown Redmond opens | Sound Transit -
Construction Partners, Inc. Announces Strong Second Quarter Results and Record Backlog
Construction Partners, Inc. (CPI), a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company with a focus on the construction and maintenance of roadways across the Sunbelt region, announced robust financial results for its second fiscal quarter, which concluded on March 31, 2025. The company reported a significant 54% increase in revenue compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year, accompanied by a net income of $4.2 million. Adjusted EBITDA also experienced substantial growth, increasing by 135%. CPI highlighted a record project backlog of $2.84 billion, indicating strong future workload.
Published: May 9, 2025
Construction Partners, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Results
Tools & Tips
- Tool 1:(New construction technology releases: April 2025 | Construction Dive) PlanHub, a provider of preconstruction software, released the latest version of its platform, PlanHub 2.0, in April 2025. This update focuses on streamlining the preconstruction workflow by integrating project discovery, bidding, and preconstruction management into a unified platform. The enhanced software allows users to efficiently identify new project opportunities, establish connections with a vast network of general contractors, effectively manage interactions, set timely reminders, and oversee the entire bidding process.
- Tip 1: Construction professionals are strongly encouraged to explore and utilize the wealth of resources available on the OSHA website dedicated to the 2025 National Safety Stand-Down, which took place from May 5 to 9, 2025: https://www.osha.gov/stop-falls-stand-down/. The website provides valuable information on how to actively participate in the Stand-Down, access a wide range of safety-related materials, and locate local events focused specifically on fall prevention.
Fun Fact
Did you know? According to a recent survey, 97% of Australian businesses now incorporate AI into their hiring processes, utilizing it for tasks like resume screening and background checks. This widespread adoption underscores the global shift towards technology-driven recruitment.
https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/major-survey-reveals-businesses-less-likely-to-hire-aussies-who-wont-work-in-office-five-days-a-week/news-story/0b47a4a3529c038bd4018c63003eeae4
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