Can AI Finally Break Construction’s Safety Plateau?

Construction safety performance has plateaued over the past several decades and, in some areas, has even worsened despite continuous investments in regulations, training, technology, and prevention programs. Many traditional safety efforts appear to have reached their limits, creating an urgent need for fundamentally different approaches. With the emergence of artificial intelligence, new opportunities are arising to address persistent barriers through personalized and more engaging safety training, real-time translation, affordable safety support for small businesses, and automated safety inspections. This talk will illustrate how AI can expand access to safety knowledge, improve hazard recognition, strengthen decision-making, and support more proactive interventions. Attend this session to discover how AI can help break through decades of stalled progress and redefine what is possible in construction safety.