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Proposed designations could mandate added preconstruction permitting for some types of projects.

Total recordable injury rates have no connection to fatalities, according to a recent study of the statistic—and the death of laborer Mason Mack Harris may be a tragic example.

Despite overall trend, the number of deaths increased by one, to 9 in 2021, and all construction-related injuries rose by three, to 505.

U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report concludes that greenhouse gas emissions must peak by 2025 to hit goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C, or 2.7°F.

Final U.S. Transportation Dept. regulation aims to cut risks in lines that carry natural gas, carbon dioxide and other hazardous liquids.

Massachusetts officials are bracing for a lengthy recovery process following the partial collapse of a parking garage that killed one worker.

Bill introduced in response to Champlain Towers condo collapse snarls despite general agreement on inspection requirements.