What NextWave Safety Solutions does

NextWave Safety Solutions is a privately held, New York City-based occupational safety company founded in 2017 that delivers a tech-enabled safety ecosystem to the construction industry. Its offering is built on three integrated pillars: (1) Risk Management & Safety Compliance Services, providing licensed site safety managers, coordinators, OSPs, and construction fire safety managers to general contractors, developers, and project owners on capital projects; (2) Training & Certifications, delivered through the NextWave Academy e-learning portal and Staten Island training facility across in-person, Zoom, and self-paced formats covering OSHA, NYC DOB, SST, scaffold, crane/derrick, concrete, rigging, fire safety, and flagger courses; and (3) Extended Reality (XR) training developed by its NXR division, offering VR modules for fall prevention, forklift operation, lockout-tagout, scaffold safety, and Safe Patient Handling. As a DOB-registered course provider (Provider ID CP006) and IACET-accredited institution, NextWave is authorized to issue NYC SST Worker, SST Supervisor, and Worker Wallet cards through the NYC DOB Training Connect system, with NFC/QR verification via mobile app. The Digital Safety Management Toolkit overlays mobile inspection, multi-site real-time dashboards, training content distribution, and automated analytics/reporting across the service portfolio.

The company generates revenue across four primary streams: per-course training fees (ranging from $125 for a 4-hour flagger course to $930 for a 62-hour SST Supervisor bundle), on-site safety staffing and risk management engagements, SST card processing fees ($25 for NextWave-trained workers, $40 for externally trained, $40–$50 for replacements), and VR/XR module licensing. Distribution is hybrid: self-serve e-commerce and the NextWave Academy portal serve individual workers and SMBs, while a direct enterprise field sales motion targets construction companies, developers, and general contractors. Marketing is driven by SEO-optimized blog content, organic social media on Facebook/X/Instagram, and educational content around NYC DOB Training Connect requirements.

NextWave reports cumulative outcomes of 100,000 workers trained, 500 construction sites under safety oversight, $50M in total mitigated claims, and 10,000 workers trained with VR. Notable third-party validation includes a cited deployment with Avangrid Renewables achieving 65% faster technician training, and 2023 nominations at the 7th International VR Awards for VR Healthcare Solution of the Year and VR Education and Training Solution of the Year. The company is founder-led (CEO Lorenzo Gallo, CFO Robert Simoni) with no disclosed institutional funding or parent company, operating entirely from New York City with a Staten Island training facility.

Name

NextWave Safety Solutions

Legal name

NextWave Safety Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://nextwavesafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NextWave Safety Solutions is a New York City-based, DOB-registered occupational safety company founded in 2017 that delivers risk management staffing, OSHA/SST training, and proprietary VR/XR safety modules to construction contractors, developers, and workers across the NYC metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Safety Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Building Inspection Services (54135), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Safety & Site Safety Management (EDABAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Incident Reporting, Deficiency Management & Compliance Documentation Services (Digital Logs/Records) (BPABAHAN), Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH), Fire Safety, Life Safety & Code Compliance (EDALAEAI)

Keywords

• Construction safety training
• Risk management services
• OSHA certification courses
• Virtual reality safety training
• Site safety management

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Safety Training Courses: In-person, online (Zoom), and self-paced e-learning safety training courses. Revenue generated through per-course fees for certifications including OSHA 30, SST cards, scaffold safety, crane/derrick, concrete safety, and fire and life safety. IACET CEUs awarded.
2. On-Site Safety Services: Risk management, safety compliance, and mitigation services for capital projects delivered by licensed site safety managers, coordinators, OSPs, and construction fire safety managers.
3. Card Processing Fees: SST card issuance, renewal, and replacement fees. $25 for NextWave-trained customers, $40 for externally-trained customers, $40-50 for replacements.
4. XR/VR Training Modules: Virtual reality training modules for occupational safety risks. VR modules available for Fall Prevention, Construction Site Safety, Forklift Operator, Lockout-Tagout, Scaffold Safety, and General Industry Safety.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NextWave Safety Solutions provides tech-enabled construction safety services through three integrated pillars: (1) risk management and on-site safety compliance delivered by licensed site safety managers, coordinators, and construction fire safety managers; (2) certified safety training and credentialing (OSHA, NYC SST, scaffold, crane/derrick, concrete, rigging, fire safety) delivered in-person, online, and via Zoom; and (3) proprietary NXR virtual reality training modules for occupational safety risks. The company also issues NYC SST and Worker Wallet cards through its DOB registration (Provider ID: CP006) and backs these with a Digital Safety Management Toolkit for mobile inspection, real-time dashboards, and predictive analytics.

Product overview

NextWave Safety Solutions is a tech-enhanced occupational safety company offering a unified portfolio of risk management services, safety training, and extended reality (XR/VR) technology for the construction industry. The core offering consists of three pillars: (1) Risk Management & Safety Compliance Services for capital projects, (2) Training & Certifications via NextWave Academy (in-person, online, and VR-enhanced), and (3) Extended Reality (XR) technology developed by its NXR division. The company also operates the NYC DOB Training Connect system for SST card issuance and credential management. The Digital Safety Management Toolkit provides mobile inspection, real-time dashboards, training content distribution, and analytics/reporting across all service lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NXR: A NextWave Safety Solutions, Inc. division that develops advanced XR experiences that seamlessly integrate with real-world safety and training needs.

Products and services

• Risk Management & Safety Compliance Services Professional on-site safety services for NYC construction capital projects, providing licensed site safety managers, coordinators, construction fire safety managers, and OSHA/SST compliance oversight to reduce incidents, lower insurance risk, and keep projects on schedule.
• Training & Certifications (NextWave Academy) Certified safety training courses covering OSHA, NYC SST, scaffold, crane/derrick, concrete, Department of Buildings, Department of Transportation, and fire and life safety; offered in English and Spanish in-person, via Zoom, or online self-paced; IACET CEUs awarded.
• Extended Reality (XR) Training - NXR Award-winning proprietary virtual reality training platform delivered through the NXR division, providing immersive simulations for occupational risks including Fall Prevention, Construction Site Safety, Forklift Operator, Lockout-Tagout, Scaffold Safety, Blueprint Reading, and Safe Patient Handling; compatible with HTC Vive and Oculus Quest headsets.
• Digital Safety Management Toolkit Unified software toolkit for construction safety operations including configurable mobile inspection checklists, daily logs, observations, real-time dashboards across multiple projects and locations, training content distribution for toolbox talks and orientation, and automated pre-formatted and custom report generation.
• NYC SST Card Services NYC Site Safety Training card issuance, renewal, and replacement services for SST Worker, SST Supervisor, and Worker Wallet credentials, with NFC-enabled integration into the NYC Department of Buildings Training Connect system for real-time mobile verification.
• VR Training Modules (Occupational Safety Catalog) Discrete VR training titles (2-15 minutes per person) covering occupational safety topics including Fall Prevention, Construction Site Safety, Forklift Operator, Lockout-Tagout, Pilot Light Technician, Scaffold Safety, Blueprint Reading, and Safe Patient Handling, with measurable data on user decision-making, hand motions, eye tracking, and voice recognition.
• VR Healthcare Solutions VR training solutions targeting the healthcare sector, including the Safe Patient Handling VR module designed to train healthcare professionals on patient mobility, injury prevention, and safe handling techniques through immersive simulation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000 workers trained
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023NextWave is a DOB-registered course provider (Provider ID: CP006), authorized to issue NYC SST cards, Worker Wallet cards, and various DOB certifications. This regulatory relationship is foundational to NextWave's core training business, enabling credential issuance through the NYC DOB Training Connect system.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Interplay Learning: VR-based training platform for skilled trades including construction, HVAC, and electrical. Comparable to NextWave's NXR division as an immersive training competitor targeting similar VR use cases.
• STRIVR: Enterprise VR training platform used by retailers, logistics, and sports teams. Adjacent competitor to NextWave's NXR division in the broader immersive workforce training category.

Direct peers

• 360training: Large online EHS and OSHA training marketplace offering self-paced construction safety courses and certifications. Competes with NextWave Academy on price, scale, and geographic reach for online OSHA/SST learners.
• ClickSafety: Online construction and OSHA safety training provider serving contractors and safety professionals. Comparable to NextWave's e-learning catalog and competing for similar enterprise construction accounts.
• Site-Safety.com: NYC construction site safety training and consulting firm offering SST cards, OSHA courses, and on-site safety managers. Directly competes with NextWave's NYC compliance services stack.
• CareerSafe: Online OSHA 10/30 and construction safety training provider focused on youth and skilled-trade entry. Overlaps NextWave's OSHA construction training curriculum and online delivery model.
• Atlas Safety Programs: NYC-based provider of DOB-approved SST courses and site safety staffing. Closely overlaps NextWave's NYC regulatory positioning, course catalog, and customer segments.
• Safety Dynamics: NYC-based construction safety training and on-site safety staffing firm offering OSHA, SST, and DOB-approved courses. Directly competes with NextWave for the same NYC construction customer base and SST card issuance.

Broad incumbents

• UL Solutions: Global safety science and compliance company with a sizable EHS training and advisory practice. A broader incumbent that competes in adjacent safety training, certification, and analytics categories.
• Vivid Learning Systems (PureSafety): Established enterprise EHS training platform serving industrial, healthcare, and construction customers. A larger incumbent competing with NextWave for mid-market and enterprise safety training budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NextWaveSafety
• Facebookfacebook.com/nextwavesafetysolutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/nextwavesafety

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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