Building the Future Safely:
How Global Construction Growth Is Driving Demand for Safety Innovation

Unprecedented Growth, Unprecedented Risk

The global construction industry is entering a period of unprecedented expansion. From highways and bridges to high-rises and renewable energy projects, construction spending worldwide is projected to surge past $16 trillion by the end of this decade. In the United States alone, infrastructure funding, housing shortages, and industrial reshoring are fueling record demand for new projects, with construction spending expected to exceed $2.5 trillion by 2030.

But as cranes rise and projects multiply, so too does the risk to the people who make these projects possible. The very workers laying foundations and raising steel are facing greater exposure to jobsite hazards, and with that comes a parallel surge in demand for the equipment and technologies that keep them safe.

The Critical Role of Safety Technology

Fall protection systems, personal protective equipment (PPE), and smart safety gear are no longer optional: they are critical components of the modern construction process. The market for construction-specific PPE alone is forecast to grow at over 7% annually, outpacing the growth of the construction sector itself. And within that, fall protection equipment remains one of the fastest-growing segments, driven by the hard reality that falls from heights continue to be the leading cause of construction fatalities.

This wave of growth isn’t just about hard hats and harnesses. Innovation is reshaping the landscape. Smart helmets with integrated sensors, connected fall arrest systems, and real-time jobsite monitoring tools are redefining how safety is managed. Regulatory bodies across the globe, from OSHA to the EU and ISO, are tightening standards and enforcement, accelerating the adoption of these advanced solutions.

Building Smarter, Building Safer

As the world builds the next generation of infrastructure, one truth stands clear: growth and safety are inseparable. The companies that will lead this industry forward are not just the ones who build higher or faster, they are the ones who build smarter and safer.