In a significant move towards improving construction site safety, Skanska has unveiled Safety Sidekick, an AI-powered assistant that provides practical, task-specific safety guidance to construction teams across the United States.

Skanska’s AI assistant, Safety Sidekick serves as a digital companion for workers and leaders at every level, consolidating Skanska’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manual, OSHA construction standards, and supplemental safety documentation into one streamlined, easily accessible resource available on both mobile and desktop platforms.

“With the Safety Sidekick, we are combining the power of AI with our deep-rooted commitment to well-planned, efficient, and safely executed construction,” said Paul Haining, Chief EHS Officer at Skanska USA. “This tool empowers our teams to make informed, safe decisions at every stage of a project, elevating our unwavering focus and commitment to innovation in the industry.

Key features of Skanska’s AI Assistant:

• Provides immediate access to safety resources and task-specific best practices.
• Offers recommendations based on job site conditions to ensure compliance with OSHA and Skanska protocols.
• The learning model assists in safety classification and documentation.
• Guides day-to-day operations with practical examples.
• Plan-do-check-act cycle support aids through all phases of the safety cycle.

Here is a quick look at the interface:

The Safety Sidekick is part of Skanska’s expanding lineup of AI-powered tools, known as the Expert Sidekicks suite. Each tool is tailored with Skanska’s knowledge and best practices, making them smart, reliable jobsite partners. Skanska is leading digital innovation across the construction industry by weaving AI into everyday workflows.

“These tools empower our people to turn data, including our enterprise knowledge, into actionable insights that better support our project teams and deliver more value to our customers,” said Anita Nelson, Chief Strategy Officer at Skanska USA. “By embedding data-informed strategies and technologies into the core of our operations, we’re strengthening our ability to stay agile, efficient, and future-focused in an evolving industry.”

The rollout of Safety Sidekick across Skanska USA teams is currently underway. It will be accompanied by comprehensive training and user support for seamless integration into daily workflows. The future of construction technology is likely to see more Ai powered tools like Skanska’s AI assistant integrated into daily workflows.

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