In an era where safety and efficiency are paramount, Oracle has unveiled an innovative solution designed to transform safety management in the construction industry: the Oracle Construction and Engineering Advisor for Safety. This AI-enabled predictive intelligence solution aims to help construction firms forecast safety incidents proactively, ensuring safer and more cost-effective job sites.
The release comes at a crucial time, as traditional safety practices have often relied on reactive measures, leaving companies scrambling to respond after accidents occur. The Advisor for Safety takes a significant leap forward by providing advanced tools to anticipate incidents before they happen.
The Advisor is built upon an extensive safety model trained on more than 10,000 years of project data from diverse locations and project types. This large data set not only enhances the model’s accuracy but also ensures that firms can derive actionable insights without requiring extensive upfront data collection for training and tuning. “Advisor for Safety marks a significant step forward in safety management, giving construction companies and owners the tools to predict and prevent incidents,” stated Mark Webster, senior vice president and general manager of Oracle Infrastructure Industries.
The system enables companies to generate weekly risk forecasts, helping them pinpoint the 20% of projects that may contribute to 80% of their safety incidents. This allows teams to allocate their resources more effectively and focus efforts on high-risk areas. Additionally, the solution provides actionable risk mitigation recommendations, essentially guiding firms toward prioritized corrective measures to improve safety outcomes.
One of the notable features integrated with the Advisor is the new Observation capability in Oracle Aconex and Primavera Unifier Accelerator. This feature allows field teams to easily capture structured safety data, enhancing the accuracy of predictive models. Users—from project engineers to senior executives—can input safety observations via mobile devices or web browsers in real-time. This standardized data collection is essential for refining predictions and improving overall safety programs.
Josh Kanner, Senior Director of Analytics & AI at Oracle Construction and Engineering, emphasized the potential of the tool, stating, “By predicting safety incidents and providing actionable insights, our customers can now focus on prevention rather than reaction.” Early adopters of the technology have reported significant improvements, including reductions in incident rates by up to 50% and workers’ compensation costs by up to 75% within the first year.
While the benefits are clear, small business owners should also consider potential challenges. Implementing such technology may require upfront investment and adjustments to existing workflows. Businesses must ensure they have the resources to train staff on the new system and integrate it with current practices. Moreover, firms will need to maintain their focus on continuous improvement, refining predictions as they gather more proprietary data over time.
Advisor for Safety not only aggregates data from various streams, including safety observations, incident reports, and payroll data, but it also interfaces with third-party systems. As businesses become more familiar with the tool, they can tailor it to address their specific safety challenges. This flexibility is key for small business owners who may operate in unique environments with varied risk profiles.
For construction firms eager to transition from reactive to predictive safety management, Oracle’s new solution offers a promising pathway towards enhanced safety and reduced costs. As the industry evolves, technologies like these may become essential components of strategic planning and operational efficiency.
To explore more about Oracle’s offering, catch the Oracle Customer Edge Summit taking place on April 12–14, 2026, in Austin, TX, or visit Oracle Construction and Engineering’s official site for further insights: Oracle Construction and Engineering.
For more details, read the original announcement here: Oracle News.
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