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Skanska Launches “Safety Sidekick” AI Tool to Advance Job Site Safety Across the U.S.

via Business Wire

Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced the launch of Safety Sidekick, an AI-powered assistant designed to transform job site safety by delivering instant safety guidance to teams across the country.

The cutting-edge tool serves as a digital companion for workers and leaders at every level by consolidating Skanska’s 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 Safety Sidekick include:

  • Real-time access to safety resources and task-specific best practices
  • Context-aware guidance based on job site conditions to ensure compliance with OSHA and Skanska protocols
  • Support for safety classification and documentation through the Safety Classification Learning Model
  • Practical, scenario-based policy application to guide day-to-day operations
  • Assistance through all phases of the Plan-Do-Check-Act safety cycle

The Safety Sidekick is one of several tools in Skanska’s growing suite of generative AI solutions, collectively known as Expert Sidekicks. These purpose-built tools are infused with Skanska-specific knowledge and expertise. By integrating AI into daily workflows, Skanska reinforces its industry leadership —leveraging digital innovation to enhance safety and ensure operational consistency as part of its data strategy.

"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 Building. "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."

Safety Sidekick is currently rolling out to Skanska USA teams nationwide, with comprehensive training and user support available.

About Skanska

Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States, global revenue totaled $16.8 billion in 2024. Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

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