I've been in construction for years and and I've gone through my share of phone cases that couldn't handle the abuse. When you're looking for something tougher and focus on cases that advertise military-grade drop protection; those are tested to survive falls from decent heights, which sounds like what you need since you're dropping yours from high places which, yeah check for ones with reinforced corners because that's where the impact hits hardest, and materials like polycarbonate mixed with rubber can absorb shocks better than plain plastic.
Reading reviews can be overwhelming, so I sort them by most recent and look for comments from people in similar jobs – like trades or outdoor work – to see how it holds up in real dusty, rough environments. Don't forget to measure your phone model precisely; even small differences in iPhone versions can mean a case won't fit right. And yeah, gluing cracks usually doesn't last; better to invest in quality upfront for that good value you're after. Works great in the long run.
