FAA Approves Houston Airports Safety Management System (SMS) Manual
Houston Airports has received formal approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Safety Management System (SMS) manual, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to proactive safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. FAA approval affirms that Houston Airports meets federal requirements for identifying and mitigating safety risks and demonstrates the airport system’s leadership…
Bridge Removals Put Safety in Spotlight
One of the most anticipated moments in a bridge replacement project is when an old structure can finally come down. These few hours are the culmination of a tremendous team effort that emphasizes safety above all else. An example of this just took place in late June 2025 along US 175 in Dallas, where TxDOT…
EFD and HOU earn perfect marks in 2025 FAA safety inspections
Ellington Airport (EFD) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) — received zero discrepancies during their annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 139 inspections earlier this month, reaffirming the airport system’s commitment to the highest standards of safety, efficiency and operational readiness. FAA Part 139 certification inspections are comprehensive, multi-day reviews that evaluate everything from runway…
Turner, in Conjunction with its Foundation, Launches $5 Million Mental Health Investment
Turner Construction Company and the Turner Foundation announced a five-year, $5 million investment to advance mental health and well-being across the company and on its more than 1,000 projects. This investment comes at a critical time for the construction industry, as more workers are needed to meet market demands, and leading companies seek to sustain welcoming and…
Department of Labor Launches Opinion Letter Program Across Five Agencies to Expand Compliance Assistance
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of its opinion letter program. This expands the department’s longstanding commitment to providing meaningful compliance assistance that helps workers, employers, and other stakeholders understand how federal labor laws apply in specific workplace situations. The program spans five key enforcement agencies within the department: “Opinion letters are…
Turner’s 21st Annual Safety Week — “All In Together” — Engaged More People, Projects, and Partners Than Ever Before.
Turner Construction Company launched its 21st and largest-ever Safety Week —engaging more than 100,000 people across projects worldwide — with a company-wide Safety Stand-Down underscoring a steadfast commitment to safety and wellness. With Turner’s continued growth across North America, Europe, and Asia, this year’s program engaged more people, on more projects, than ever before. With the…
CONEXPO-CON/AGG & Utility Expo Partner with AFSP to Promote Mental Health in Construction
CONEXPO-CON/AGG and The Utility Expo, the premier trade shows for the construction and utility sectors, are proud to announce a new partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). AFSP is the largest private funder of suicide prevention research in the United States and a leader on advocacy, education, and community engagement to fight…
City of Austin Adopts 2024 Technical Building Codes, Effective July 10
In a move aimed at improving safety, sustainability, and housing flexibility, the Austin City Council voted today to adopt the 2024 Technical Building Codes, along with a comprehensive set of local amendments tailored to support Austin’s unique environmental and housing goals. The updated requirements will take effect July 10, 2025. Thenewly adopted codesupdate 10 sets…
Department of Labor Highlights Safe Construction Work Practices
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration encouraged construction industry employers and workers, across the nation, to take part in its 12th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction from May 5-9, 2025. This nationwide event spotlights preventing falls, the construction industry’s leading cause of worker deaths. Throughout the week, OSHA urged…
Houston City Council Approves Short-Term Rental Regulations
Houstonians will soon have a new tool to track short-term rentals (STR)s and address concerns about properties in their neighborhood. On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Houston City Council approved an ordinance that creates a registration-based framework for the regulation of STRs. An STR, as defined by the ordinance, is a dwelling unit or any portion…
Turner Construction Company Announces Promotions to Operations Safety Executive
Turner Construction Company took steps to reinforce its leadership in safety by promoting nine operational leaders to serve as operations safety executives.
OSHA, National Safety Council, Road to Zero Coalition Join Initiative to Prevent Fatal Workplace Motor Vehicle Incidents
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has joined forces with the National Safety Council and the Road to Zero Coalition to help prevent incidents and save lives.
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