Nahb iconNahbSep 3, 2026

Jobsite Safety is Falling Behind at Smaller Home Builders, But Can Improve

According to a new academic study, small residential construction firms account for a disproportionate number of annual construction fatalities, but opportunities exist to improve jobsite safety through more deliberate communication and safety buffers.

Jobsite Safety is Falling Behind at Smaller Home Builders, But Can Improve

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According to a new academic study, small residential construction firms account for a disproportionate number of annual construction fatalities, but opportunities exist to improve jobsite safety through more deliberate communication and safety buffers.

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