The 2016 nomination ballot for Construction Junkie's Best Construction Podcast of 2016 has officially closed and now it's time for the fun part: the voting! If you haven't listened to these construction podcasts before (or any podcast for that matter), we definitely encourage you to give these 4 finalists a shot. If you want to check out a couple more options, take a look at our 2015 contest results by clicking here.
Read moreReport: 55% of OSHA’s “Severe Violators” List are Construction Companies
If the construction industry isn’t talking about the labor shortage at the moment, the focus is on safety. Billions of dollars and thousands of hours are spent each year trying to keep workers safe on the job site, as construction is consistently a leader in job site injuries and illnesses. With so many construction companies currently operating in America, there are bound to be a few bad apples when it comes to safety and unfortunately those also make up a majority of the bad apples across all industries in the country.
Read moreWorld’s First 3D Printed Office Completed in 19 days
Back in June of 2015, Dubai announced their plans to design and build the World’s first fully functional 3D printed office building. On May 23, 2016, that office building has officially opened, as announced by the Government of Dubai. The building was a part of Dubai’s 3d Printing Strategy, which they hope will propel the country to World leader status in that arena
Read moreThe Ultimate Construction Father’s Day Gift Guide 2016 + Giveaway!
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!
Read moreDeflated Blimp Makes Emergency Landing on 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.
Read moreConstruction Industry Groups Fighting Back Against New Overtime Pay Rules
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.
Read moreOSHA is About to Make Contractor Injury Records Public
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.
Read moreNominate Your Favorite Construction Podcast for our Best Construction Podcast of 2016 Contest
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.
Read moreCool Tools: Bosch Set to Release Highly Anticipated Flesh Detecting Table Saw
Bosch Reacts Table Saw
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.
Read moreEnter to Win a Whole Set of Brand New Helly Hansen Construction Gear!
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!
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