The Construction Chart Book: The U.S. Construction Industry and its Workers

The Construction Chart Book presents the most complete data available on all facets of the U.S. construction industry: economic, demographic, employment/income, education/training, and safety and health issues. The book presents this information in a series of 50 topics, each with a description of the subject matter and corresponding charts and graphs. The contents of The Construction Chart Book are relevant to owners, contractors, unions, workers, and other organizations affiliated with the construction industry, such as health providers and workers compensation insurance companies, as well as researchers, economists, trainers, safety and health professionals, and industry observers.

This fourth edition features topics and information not covered in previous editions, such as detailed workers compensation information, the use of health care services among construction workers, expanded reporting of blood lead levels in construction workers, chronic illnesses and health risks, respiratory disease, immigrant workers, day laborers, and much more. Furthermore, Hispanic workers in the U.S. construction industry are prominently featured so readers can find information comparing fatalities, injuries, and other issues concerning the fastest growing minority group in the United States.

An expanded index and glossary, plus a full reference listing and an informative section on Limitations and Observations on the Data that details issues in data collection and usage are especially helpful to researchers and industry observers alike. Vocational education instructors and aspiring workers in construction will appreciate a two-page listing of apprenticeship training specifics for the construction trades.

The Construction Chart Book is a succinct and extensive overview of the construction industry and the only resource in existence of its kind. Published by the nonprofit organization, CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training, through a grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the authors of The Construction Chart Book hope to elicit discussion, further research, and spur action on the issues raised.  more