Ramtech logo - white

No Site Left Behind

The 2026 U.S. Construction Fire & Life Safety Report

Get instant access to the 2026 Report by completing the form below.

Construction Fire & Life Safety Report

Construction fire risk is evolving — Faster than regulation, faster than enforcement, and faster than industry mindset. From lithium-ion battery storage and temporary power systems to high-value mega projects delivered at speed, today’s construction environment demands more than minimum compliance. The 2026 edition of No Site Left Behind examines where protection gaps exist — and what forward-thinking owners and contractors are doing to close them.

What You’ll Learn Inside the 2026 Report

Emerging Construction Hazards

Lithium-ion batteries, temporary power systems and evolving site conditions are increasing fire exposure during active works.

Industry & Market Pressure

Delivery speed, cost inflation and behavioural risk are shaping safety decisions on today's job sites.

NFPA 241 & Regulatory Change

Understanding enforcement trends, Fire Prevention Program responsibilities and what's next in the revision cycle.

From Compliance to Ownership

Why projects must move beyond minimum code and adopt proactive, standardised life safety practices.

Case studies and real-world learning

How research and best practice translate on site

From planning to execution, these case studies show how theory becomes practice. Explore how Ramtech North America’s research and solutions have been implemented on live construction sites, helping teams navigate complex risks and improve safety outcomes.

gaylord_pacific_resort_3-uai-1600x1200

Gaylord Pacific Resort

The project is located in Chula Vista, California. The WES3 temporary fire alarm was used to protect the Gaylord Pacific Resort during construction and early occupancy when the permanent fire system was not yet ready.

ramtech_wes_worcester_housing_authority_wireless_temporary_fire_alarm_system_4-uai-1600x1200

Worcester Housing Authority

A burst pipe destroyed the fire system in a 16-storey tower. Instead of a months-long wait, WHA deployed a fully compliant Wireless Temporary Fire Alarm System.

ramtech_wes_bm_hudson_project_06-uai-1600x1200

Hudson Detroit

Following the demolition of the iconic J.L. Hudsons department store in 1998, the new Hudsons Detroit development utilised the WES3 system to protect workers across the 1.5 million square foot site.

ramtech_wes_sea_la_vie_yas_island_1-uai-1600x1200

Sea La Vie Island

Züblin implemented the WES wireless fire alarm system at Sea La Vie on Yas Island to provide a scalable and flexible fire safety solution across four luxury high rise towers.