7C     The Future of Design for Construction Safety (Intermediate)
Mike Toole – Bucknell University
John Gambatese – University of Oregon

Design for Construction Safety (also known as prevention through design in construction) is a process in which engineers and architects explicitly consider the safety of construction workers dur-ing the design process. Although the process has been required in the UK since 1995 and the initiative is gaining momentum in the U.S. on a voluntary basis, there has been little theory to date to predict or guide the evolution of Design for Construction Safety. This presenta-tion will discuss four trajectories along which Design for Construction Safety will likely evolve. The session will also cover what changes will be needed in engineering education and practice due to the growth of Design for Construction Safety in general.