Construction Junkie is headed to Dubai in September! Dubai has quickly become the epicenter of big construction and technology for the construction industry. There is the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Ski Dubai, and Burj Al Arab, just to name a few. There are also new buildings under construction like the Marina 101 which will be a new 101 story (as the name suggests) high rise at the Dubai Marina. Dubai has been on my construction bucket list for a while, but I want to know what you guys want to know more about or see from the ground over there.

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7 of the World's Greatest and Weirdest Construction Records

Jul 10, 2015

So, in the comments, leave places you want to see more pictures of or want to know more about and we will do our best to do some investigative reporting while we are there!

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Aug 23, 2019

One of Our Favorite Demolition Contractors Has a New TV Show on the History Channel

Aug 23, 2019

We have featured Priestly Demolition Inc. (PDI) on Construction Junkie many times, because of one simple fact: they produce high quality and informative videos about their craft. That’s not something many other companies in the construction industry can say – and now it’s paid off for them in the form of a television show.

Aug 23, 2019

Aug 16, 2019

Most Companies Involved in FIU Bridge Collapse Have Agreed to Settle Civil Lawsuits, But There’s One Holdup

Aug 16, 2019

Almost 18 months ago, an under construction pedestrian bridge on Florida International University’s (FIU) campus collapsed, killing 6 people and injuring another 8. While many investigations have closed, including OSHA’s scathing report, families of victims and survivors have been awaiting the results of civil lawsuits filed against the companies in charge of the projects.

Aug 16, 2019

Aug 15, 2019

Madison Square Garden is Building a 366’ Tall Spherical Event Space in Las Vegas

Aug 15, 2019

There’s no doubt that building rectangles in construction is much easier than making round objects, which is why building a 366 foot tall sphere in the middle of Las Vegas really caught our eye.

Aug 15, 2019

Aug 12, 2019

Women in Construction Conference to Make it’s US Debut in September

Aug 12, 2019

According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women only account for 9.9% of the workforce in the United States construction industry. To help drive gender diversity in construction and empower women, a new conference will be making its US debut in September, called Women in Construction USA 2019.

Aug 12, 2019

Aug 6, 2019

3M Issues Immediate Stop Use and Recall on DBI-SALA Nano-Lok edge and Wrap Back Self-Retracting Lifelines

Aug 6, 2019

Personal fall protection devices are extremely important to saving lives and preventing injuries due to falls on a jobsite. Half the battle is getting your team to wear harnesses, but when they do, you need to trust that the devices will work when they’re needed. 3M has recently issued an immediate stop use and product recall on two of their fall protection products.

Aug 6, 2019

Aug 1, 2019

9 Workers Injured After Floor Collapse During Concrete Placement of 7th Floor in Houston

Aug 1, 2019

While placing concrete on the 7th floor of a new hotel in Houston, TX, 16 construction workers were suddenly sent falling to the 6th floor below, sending 9 of them to the hospital, according to local news reports.

Aug 1, 2019

Jul 31, 2019

Report: Recent Construction Crane Deaths in Texas More than Triple Next Highest State

Jul 31, 2019

A recent crane collapse in Dallas, TX, that left a woman, who was in her apartment, dead, several others injured, and hundreds displaced, has triggered a local news station to dig further into what the city and state are doing to protect from these accidents in the future.

Jul 31, 2019

Jul 30, 2019

Procore Launches 3rd Annual Search for the Hard Hat Hero

Jul 30, 2019

Procore, the company behind the construction management software of the same name, has launched the nomination booth for their 3rd Annual Hard Hat Hero competition, in search of the workers who make a meaningful impact to the world of construction.

Jul 30, 2019

Jul 29, 2019

A New OSHA Heat Standard Could Be Making Its Way to the Jobsite

Jul 29, 2019

Last year, over 130 organizations petitioned OSHA to issue a heat protection standard, citing needs for mandatory rest breaks, PPE, hydration, and monitoring. On July 10, 2019, Representative Judy Chu of California introduced H.R. 3668 to meet the organizations’ request.

Jul 29, 2019

Jul 24, 2019

AGC: Hourly Wage of Construction Workers Average 10.1% Higher Than Private Sector’s

Jul 24, 2019

The combination of a low unemployment rate, an increase in job openings, and lack of available and qualified labor in the construction industry has led to an increase in hourly wages, a new report from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) explains.

Jul 24, 2019