In this episode of the CSP Group Podcast, industry leaders sit down to explore the future of construction innovation — from AI and automation to human-centered safety culture.

The conversation dives deep into how artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and connected platforms like SiteForm and FactorLab are transforming how general contractors plan, communicate, and manage safety. The hosts also discuss the CARE universal orientation program, a groundbreaking initiative that brings contractors together to create consistent safety standards and empower the trades.

But innovation in construction isn’t just about technology — it’s about people. The team talks openly about the shift from discipline to coaching, the importance of mental health awareness, and how real collaboration across companies can simplify life for trade partners while improving project outcomes.

Topics Covered:

• The rise of AI in pre-task planning and jobsite safety

• The CARE Program and universal workforce orientation

• Collaboration vs. competition between general contractors

• Using drones and robotics for site management and inspections

• Rethinking safety through coaching and engagement

• Building a culture that prioritizes people and performance

If you’re passionate about innovation, safety, and the future of construction, this episode offers practical insight, honest debate, and forward-thinking ideas that are reshaping the industry.

In this episode of the CSP Podcast, industry leaders sit down for an honest and in-depth roundtable on procurement, prequalification, and safety in construction — and how technology is changing it all.

From Experience Modification Rates (EMRs) to recordable incident rates (RIRs), the discussion dives into what general contractors really look for when evaluating trade partners — and why some traditional metrics no longer tell the full story. The group breaks down how safety data, leadership culture, and real-world performance intersect to define a contractor’s true reliability.

They also explore how companies are beginning to use AI, predictive analytics, and smarter data systems to transform the prequalification process — helping identify risk, strengthen relationships, and build safer job sites.

Whether you’re a subcontractor looking to prequalify, a GC refining your process, or just someone interested in where construction safety and technology are heading, this episode offers practical insights, candid perspectives, and a glimpse into the future of the industry.

Topics Covered:

• How GCs truly evaluate trade partners
• Why EMR isn’t the only measure of performance
• Turning lagging indicators into leading results
• Using OSHA logs and safety data effectively
• The rise of AI and automation in construction procurement
• Building real partnerships through transparency and communication

If you’re in construction, safety, or project management, this is a must-listen conversation about how data, people, and innovation are redefining what it means to build smart and build safe.

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Construction Safety Perspectives, host Bob Kunz speaks with Rena Harrington — a mother whose world changed forever on January 18, 2018, when her 27-year-old son, Justin, was killed in a workplace accident while working on a residential construction site in Gloucester, Massachusetts.Rena shares the emotional story of Justin’s life, his passion for heavy equipment and construction work, and the troubling safety concerns he voiced just days before the accident. She takes listeners through the harrowing timeline of being notified — not by police at her door, but through a series of calls while at work — and how her family found out about his death through a news article being shared on Facebook before official confirmation.Through grief, heartbreak, and unimaginable loss, Rena has become a powerful advocate for change. Today, she is an active voice within the United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF) — a national nonprofit organization that supports families affected by preventable workplace deaths and helps them navigate the difficult process of investigations, OSHA proceedings, and workers’ compensation.In this episode, Rena speaks candidly about: • The critical safety oversights on Justin’s job site • How young workers often aren’t aware of their rights or options • Gaps in how employers handle emergency contact protocols • The emotional toll of workplace loss and the lack of accountability many families face • Her ongoing legislative work in Massachusetts to strengthen workers’ comp funeral benefits and hold small employers to safer standards • And how she found strength and healing by helping other families through USMWFThis episode is not just a tribute to Justin — it’s a call to action for employers, regulators, and construction professionals to ensure that no other family experiences what Rena has.To learn more about USMWF or to connect with someone for support after a workplace fatality, visit: https://usmwf.orgThe organization provides emotional support, access to resources, and helps families share their stories to raise awareness and push for real safety reform.