The Ultimate Construction Father’s Day Gift Guide 2016 + Giveaway!

May 26, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Chances are, your dad is awesome…so awesome that he deserves to have nice things every once in a while. We’ve put our heads together and compiled a list of our favorite tools, apparel, and other products that we think any dad would like, but especially those who are cool enough to work in the construction industry. If you’ve got any additional suggestions, add them in the comment section below!

We're also giving you a chance to win several of the products on our list in our Father's Day giveaway! Details are below!

Deflated Blimp Makes Emergency Landing on Construction Site

May 26, 2016 Shane Hedmond

blimp emergency landing construction site

Well, you can probably add this to the list of things you’d never expect to see on a construction site or really anywhere, for that matter. A blimp, sporting the adhesive company Bostik Inc.’s logo, was forced to make an emergency landing as it deflated onto a Philadelphia jobsite last Friday. Luckily neither of the two people inside the blimps cabin reported any injuries after the landing.

Construction Industry Groups Fighting Back Against New Overtime Pay Rules

May 23, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Back in March, construction industry group members and leaders strongly opposed a final rule issued by OSHA that requires greater protections for workers against silica dust, citing high costs versus minimal safety improvements. This month has pitted the Department of Labor (DOL) against the construction groups.

OSHA is About to Make Contractor Injury Records Public

May 20, 2016 Shane Hedmond

As we’re all aware, construction is a dangerous occupation, but just like any business decision, it’s hard to figure out how to solve the problem without having data for back up. OSHA has just released a final rule for employers in high risk industries, including construction, which requires companies to make injury data available to not only OSHA, but the general public.

Nominate Your Favorite Construction Podcast for our Best Construction Podcast of 2016 Contest

May 19, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Alright Junkies, we need your help! Let us know what your favorite construction related podcast is by entering it into the form below! Last year, Cesar Abeid’s Construction Industry Podcast took home the crown in our Inaugural contest. Only time will tell if he’ll be able to repeat or if another podcast will prevail. Other nominees from last year’s ballot were the Construction Citizen, the Contracting Coachcast, and Construction Leading Edge. Since the contest had ended, at least 2 other construction podcasts have entered the seen, including the ConTechTrio and Future Tradesman.

Cool Tools: Bosch Set to Release Highly Anticipated Flesh Detecting Table Saw

May 16, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Accidents happen when you least expect them and many times they’re caused by tools and equipment you use every day on the job. All it takes is a split second before disaster can strike, so every one of them counts. That’s where technology can step in and prevent major injuries before they happen and that’s exactly what Bosch is hoping to accomplish with the pending release of their new flesh detecting table saw.

Enter to Win a Whole Set of Brand New Helly Hansen Construction Gear!

May 13, 2016 Shane Hedmond

we’ve teamed up with this exciting brand and we’re giving YOU the chance to win an entire set of Helly Hansen gear, including the Chelsea Construction Pant, Chelsea Jacket, Tech T-Shirt, Beanie, and a 50L Duffel bag!

REVIEW: Bosch 1/2" Impact Driver

May 11, 2016 William Lucus

Review: Bosch 1/2" Impact Driver

New Battery Powered Cooling Jackets and Hard Hat Fans Set to Hit US Market

May 9, 2016 Shane Hedmond

It’s no secret that it’s much easier to create heat than to remove heat, which is probably why no one has created a “reverse microwave” yet. It’s also one reason why there is only a small amount of clothing and accessories built around cooling people off outdoors, especially those who work in the construction industry. Sure, you can install some fans around the job site, but they only help workers when it’s blowing directly at them. Now, a Japanese company is releasing their personal cooling jackets and hard hat fans to US customers and targeting the construction industry.

Construction Workers Find Over 1300 Pounds of Ancient Roman Coins on Job Site

May 6, 2016 Shane Hedmond

roman coins found by construction workers

Every time a person digs a hole, a little tiny part of them hopes that unbury an ancient buried treasure. Don’t even act like you don’t. It’s the ultimate dream to dive into a pile of money like Scrooge McDuck. Well, a crew of construction workers in Spain got to live out that fantasy recently when they uncovered roughly 1300 pounds (600 kilograms) worth of bronze and silver coated Roman coins.