Ensuring Reliability and Safety in Construction: A Review of Industry Challenges and Solutions

Abstract

The construction industry, while essential to global economic development, is frequently faced with significant reliability and safety challenges. Issues such as design and planning failures, material quality inconsistencies, labor shortages, and unforeseen site conditions often jeopardize the timely completion and quality of projects. Additionally, the sector is plagued by safety hazards, including falls, electrical accidents, and exposure to toxic materials, which contribute to a high rate of workplace injuries and fatalities. This review explores the key reliability and safety challenges in the construction industry, identifying critical factors that impact project outcomes and worker well-being. Furthermore, it highlights innovative solutions and strategies, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), wearable technology, safety management systems, and robotic automation, which are being increasingly adopted to mitigate risks. Through a comprehensive examination of these factors, the article provides insights into the current state of safety and reliability in construction, offering recommendations for improving practices and fostering a safer, more reliable construction environment.