Resilience by Design: Leadership Strategies for Mental Health Protection in Construction Teams
- HEALTH, Leadership, Outlook & Trends
- October 2, 2025

By Nick Williams, CEO, ASA Colorado The construction industry is facing a critical health crisis—one that doesn’t involve falling objects or faulty scaffolding but an invisible threat claiming more lives than all jobsite accidents combined: addiction and overdose. In 2023, an estimated 107,543 people in the United States died from drug overdoses, with over 74,000
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OSHA Standard: General Duty Clause Under the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are required to provide their employees with a place of employment that “is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious harm to employees.” The courts have
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Standing Tall on Safety: A Closer Look at Fall Protection in Construction Each year, falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry. In support of OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, it’s a great time to revisit the Hierarchy of Fall Protection. The questions I answered below
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By Grace Uwizeye-Allen, Graceful Etiquette There’s something about spring that makes us feel like we need to do more. Maybe it’s the longer days or the fresh energy in the air, but this time of year often brings a renewed drive to get things done—and fast. While that motivation can be a gift, it also
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Welcome new Silver Sponsor! This sponsorship reflects Pelles’ commitment to supporting the subcontractor community with cutting-edge AI technology that streamlines preconstruction workflows, enhances efficiency, and helps trade contractors win more bids with less effort. Pelles first engaged with ASA members at SubExcel last year and was immediately impressed by the innovation, expertise, and
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Welcome New Sponsors! CNA Surety CNA Surety stands alongside contractors and subcontractors at every step of the bonding process to help them better manage their risks. Through our strong relationships with brokers and independent agents located in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada, we have the capacity, experience and dedication to serve a full
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