Whether you’re looking to begin using software for the first time or update your current system, here are some ways that software can help improve your company in 2018:
Read moreA Look at How the World’s Largest Underwater Restaurant is Being Built
Wind load is an important calculation to figure into the design and construction of most buildings, but a building under construction in Norway will have to pay close attention to something I’ve never even thought about before: wave load.
Read moreThe Top States to Work in Construction: #37 Alabama
Sweet Home Alabama to some, but not quite on this list. Alabama did benefit from a cost of living that's 10% lower than the average state, but that could not help them overcome their relatively low wages before adjustment.
Read moreNew Construction Photo Tool Can Create a Google Street View Style Database for Your Project
Picture documentation is arguably one of the most important aspects of a construction project. They can help communicate a story, catch mistakes, and assist in warranty calls. In the past, pictures only told part of the story, because they were two dimensional and often impossible to place where they were taken on the site. Now, 360 degree photos are becoming the norm and pictures are becoming an even more powerful tool.
Read moreExplosion at Under Construction Texas Hospital Leaves 1 Dead, 15 Injured
Investigators are on the scene of a catastrophic explosion at a Texas construction project that killed 1 and has injured another 15 workers. The explosion occurred on Tuesday afternoon at Coryell Memorial Healthcare System in Gatesville, Texas, which is being expanded.
Read moreBreathtaking Video of Last Construction Platform Being Removed from Space Needle’s $100M Reno
Back in September of 2017, the $100 million renovation of the Seattle Space Needle began with the installation of a 28,000 pound scaffold system ring designed to circle the famous saucer shaped top of the Needle.
Read moreThe Top States to Work in Construction: #38 Massachusetts
Coming in at number 38, Massachusetts is now the 5th Northeastern state on the list out of the bottom 13. Like the others, the state gets hurt pretty hard after adjusting for cost of living. Massachusetts has the 5th highest cost of living in the country, at just over 30% more than the average state.
Read moreProcore Launches Fully Redesigned iPhone and iPad App
By all accounts, Apple has become the operating system of choice for the construction industry. According to JBKnowledge’s latest Construction Technology Report, 70% of respondents stated that they used iOS devices in 2017, and iOS was also the most used system in 2015 and 2016. Procore, another tech company that’s a favorite for the industry, has just released a fully redesigned iOS app for both the iPhone and iPad.
Read moreThe 100 Tallest Buildings That Have Been Voluntarily Demolished
In February, JP Morgan Chased announced their plans to demolish their current 52-story headquarters located in Manhattan. Turns out, when that demolition is complete, it will also break the record for the tallest building ever voluntarily demolished.
Read moreReview: Milwaukee M18 Radius Compact Site Light with Flood Mode
Proper lighting is one of the most overlooked things on a construction site. Sure, most sites have some overhead lighting, but with a minimum of only 5 loot candles required by OSHA in general construction areas, there’s a lot left to be desired. Milwaukee Tool is, by far, the leader in the construction lighting category based on shear volume and quality of their lighting solutions.
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