It’s 2025. You’ve overbought technology solutions over the last decade trying to solve unique challenges for your construction business. And now, your tech stack sits somewhere between 20 and 50 systems—many of which don’t integrate or even speak the same language. Your departments don't collaborate effectively, your data doesn't align, and solving one issue often creates two more.
In the construction industry, software companies often advertise technological solutions as universal answers for contractors. However, they frequently fail to meet these expectations.
So, when you hear about technology to improve safety and reduce risk, your gut reaction might be: I need more tech? Well, yes and no.
In 2025, and far before, investing in safety has been and will continue to be one of the biggest differentiators for construction businesses. You can reduce a typical $30 million investment in equipment to $25 million just by using the right technology to manage equipment.
The good news is that companies, like Tenna, offer safety and compliance solutions for many equipment management challenges, all on one platform, so construction businesses can scale with technology.
In this blog post, I will explain how contractors can use technology to improve construction safety and lower risks in 2025.
Partnering with a Construction Technology Company
THE FIRST STEP to improve construction safety and reduce risk is to choose a partner focused on the construction buyer.
Before adopting new safety technology, it’s crucial to evaluate vendors. Choosing the right partner can make or break your return on investment.
Ask yourself:
- Is the provider offering comprehensive training and support?
- Are they integrating their tech with existing systems for seamless data flow?
- Do they understand the unique challenges of the construction industry?
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A poor technology partner can result in:
- Misalignment with workflows
- Low adoption rates
- Integrations issues
- Poor implementation
- Inadequate training
How Contractors Use Telematics to Address Safety Management
There are many types of construction safety technology available today. This is especially true with the rise of AI in construction. When we look at equipment management, there are a few key technologies making an impact in 2025:
- Safety dash cameras
- Digital driver scorecards
- Digital driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR)
- Automated electronic logging devices (ELD)
- Digital IFTA (international fuel tax agreement) fuel reporting
Safety Dash Cameras
AI dash cams go beyond basic video recording of old to provide real-time insights and proactive safety alerts. The best fleet dash cams now boast:
- Road-facing AI: Forward collision warnings, headway monitoring and tailgating alerts
- Driver-facing AI: Detection of distracted driving, drowsiness, phone use, seatbelt status and more
- Additional accessories: Side and auxiliary cameras for enhanced visibility
Customers using Tenna’s fleet dash cams see:
- 70% reduction in cell phone use while driving
- 75% decrease in dangerous driving habits
- 29% fewer collisions
Dash cams also serve as exonerating evidence for law enforcement and insurance claims, reducing accident-related costs and liability. When contractors consider the savings and benefits of dash cams, the benefits far outweigh the cost.
Consider these stats:
- The cost of an accident where there are no injuries is anywhere between $5,313 and $35,516. Yet, a collision claim to fix damages on your car (only) is an average claim payout of $5,992. Plus, insurance premiums will likely increase, especially if you cannot prove you weren’t at fault.
- If you need to file a liability claim as the at-fault driver, the average payout is about $5,313. This amount covers damages to the other person's property. For their injuries, the average payout is $24,211.
- Out-of-pocket expenses below your deductible can cost you a lot. Managing and fixing small issues can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Eliminating just one small claim of $5,000 pays for your camera system in that vehicle for 10 years. And by avoiding catastrophic claims, your business can save millions of dollars.
Heavy Equipment Dash Cams on Jobsites 
In 2025, heavy equipment cameras will be an integral part of construction site safety software. These dash cams offer views of areas around machinery to reduce blind spots and improve jobsite safety.
One accident between a crew member and a piece of heavy equipment can have devastating consequences. Investing in this technology is a no-brainer.
Driver Scorecards to Improve Driver Safety
Digital driver scorecards are now replacing old pen-and-paper tracking. These scorecards use data from fleet trackers to watch behaviors like speeding, idling, fast acceleration and hard braking. By analyzing this data, contractors can assess their company’s overall safety performance and identify areas for improvement.
Additionally, drivers being monitored have started to expect rewards and incentives for safe driving. With digital scorecards, companies have an opportunity to build a culture positively focused on safety and responsibility.
With driver scorecards, contractors can:
- Gain real-time visibility into driver behavior and safety performance
- Proactively identify safety hazards or performance risks
- Provide coaching with data-driven accountability
- Promote awareness and compliance with company safety policies
- Recognize, encourage and reward individual driver improvement and strong performance through incentives
Technology for Fleet Compliance
Fleet compliance ensures vehicles meet regulatory standards, reducing safety risks and liability. Safety software for construction in 2025 replaces paper-based methods to make compliance easier and more efficient.
Enhance Safety & Compliance with Digital Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) are important. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) require them.
Luckily, new technology simplifies this process by replacing paper reports with digital forms. Benefits of digitizing this process include:
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- Ensuring compliance with FMCSA and USDOT regulations
- Proactively addressing safety risks
- Reducing downtime by identifying maintenance needs early
- Lowering costs by preventing breakdowns and fines
Simplify ELD Compliance with Automated Logging
Managing Hours of Service (HOS) compliance is another critical piece of fleet safety and keeping Electronic Logging Device (ELD) records is essential.
Asset trackers now offer ELD monitoring integrated with equipment management systems to automate tracking, reduce paperwork and human error. By leveraging telematics data from your vehicles and equipment, contractors can capture data for compliance automatically. Benefits include:
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- Ensuring compliance with automated RODS reports
- Preventing driver fatigue through real-time alerts
- Streamlining reporting with synchronized ELD hardware and mobile apps
Streamline IFTA Compliance with Automated Reporting
If your business operates across state lines, you’re familiar with the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) requirements. Again, by leveraging telematics data, construction companies can automate IFTA mileage and fuel tracking, eliminating manual data entry. Benefits include:
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- Automated compliance with jurisdiction-based tax calculations
- Reduced risk of misreporting
- Improved efficiency in tax documentation
- Simplified data sharing between fleet and accounting teams
Shifting Internal Culture to Embrace Technological Change
As more technology emerges to assist contractors with improving safety, cultural resistance remains a major challenge for adoption. Many contractors initially resist monitoring tools like safety cameras, fearing an intrusive surveillance effect. However, these tools protect workers, reduce liability and lower operational risks.
Plus, insurance providers are encouraging more businesses to adopt these products. It is important for construction business leaders companies to educate their employees and create the right narrative. This includes:
- Fostering adaptability among teams
- Developing internal champions to advocate for technology
- Engaging all employees in the process
- Capturing and delivering consistent feedback to refine implementation and processes
By investing in safety technology and fostering a culture of acceptance, contractors can not only improve construction safety, but also reduce costly violations and compliance issues, lower their insurance premiums, and win more bids with stronger safety ratings and secure a better reputation in the industry.
Technology adoption isn’t just about implementation—it’s about shaping mindsets and driving long-term success. By embracing innovation, construction businesses can improve safety, reduce risk, and stay competitive in 2025 and beyond.