In her first keynote address, the council's new president and CEO cited the aviation industry as an example of all-out safety dedication.
U.S. construction employment hit a five-year high in August 2014 and is rising twice as fast as total nonfarm employment, the Associated General Contractors of America recently reported.
Cummins' CEO accepted the prestigious Robert W. Campbell Award, and six individuals received 2014 Distinguished Service Awards on Sept. 15.
The study shows an increase in the use of potentially impairing medications.