When it comes to safety in the construction industry, “the gap between what is said and what is actually done is alarming,” according to the authors of a new report that showcases research critical to the advancement of the industry.
Overall, 90 percent of the hundreds of construction professionals who responded to a survey for the “People in Construction 2019 Report” by FireStarter Speaking & Consulting identified safety as a top priority. Office operations personnel valued safety at an impressive 90 percent. Field supervisors were not too far behind, at 93 percent, with executives bringing up the rear at 85 percent.
