The 2025 Construction Industry Safety Challenges report is a joint study by ASSP and J. J. Keller that examines the real-world conditions shaping safety and compliance in today’s construction industry. The research highlights pressing challenges — from high fatality rates and labor shortages to rising costs, regulatory changes and climate impacts — and identifies where the greatest opportunities exist to strengthen safety cultures, modernize training and support worker well-being. The findings are designed to spark informed dialogue and guide practical improvements across trades and job sites.
2025 Construction Industry Safety Challenges