Developer of Sinking, Tilting San Francisco High Rise Claims No Fault

September 22, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Millenium Tower pictured on the far right

A firestorm of litigation is brewing in San Francisco over a $350 million residential high rise building, called the Millennium Tower, which has sunk 16 inches and tilted 2 inches since it opened up in 2008. Last month, developers and nearby resident Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) took turns blaming each other for the issue and it appears that the fight has just begun. For some more background information on the building, you can check out our past article by clicking here.

Ritchie Bros. Will Hold its Largest Ever Construction Equipment Auction in Ohio at the End of the Month

September 21, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Ritchie Bros., one of the premier used industrial and construction equipment auctioneers in the world, has been in the business since 1958. In those 60 years the company has never had an auction like the one they’re about to have in the next couple weeks.

China Unveils World’s Longest and Highest Glass Bridge and Closes it 13 Days Later

September 14, 2016 Shane Hedmond

If you’re afraid of heights, you might have a new worst enemy. Tucked away in the beautiful Avatar mountains, where the movie of the same name was filmed, stands the newest and current record holder for the world’s tallest and highest glass bridge, boasting incredible views of the surrounding landscape.

[Timelapse] Watch the One World Trade Center Be Constructed Over 11 Years

September 12, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Yesterday marked the 15 Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York's World Trade Centers on September 11, 2001. The attacks left a noticeable hole in the New York skyline for several years after the Twin Towers collapsed, but that hole has since been filled with a new and symbolic tower, the One World Trade Center.

Bosch is Giving Away a New $50K RAM Truck

September 9, 2016 William Lucus

Bosch, one of the construction industry's trusted tool manufacturers, has just announced an exciting new sweepstakes, giving you a chance to win $50,000 towards a new RAM truck or van. It is all part of a newly announced "Stand By Your Work" sweepstakes, which runs now through November 30th of this year.

[VIDEO] Thrill Seekers Are Climbing Construction Cranes; What Can Contractors Do?

September 8, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Cranes are not only an extremely useful piece of equipment, but they’re also extremely dangerous if something goes wrong. Each year, there are several crane collapses and other crane related accidents that claim lives. Having said that, the last thing contractors need is for adrenaline seekers to start climbing and playing around on their cranes. The problem is, it’s already happening.

Enter to Win a New Milwaukee M12 3in1 Heated Jacket Kit ($299 Value)!!

September 7, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean the work is going to stop. There’s a deadline to hit and the clock’s ticking. When you’ve got to work in the winter, you’ve got two choices: act like you’re not cold or invest in a jacket that keeps you warm and can stand up to the hazards of the job site. We here at Construction Junkie don’t want you to have to think too hard about that decision, so that’s why we worked with Milwaukee Tool to give you the chance to win a brand new, 2016 version of their 3-in-1 Heated Jacket Kit.

Could This Bendable Concrete Solve Concrete’s Cracking Problem?

August 31, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Concrete, the construction industry’s building material of choice for hundreds of years, is an extremely tough and durable product. Being such a rigid product, concrete has inherently poor tensile strength, which is its ability to withstand being stretched, as opposed to compressing. This poor tensile strength leads to cracking, which eventually leads to failure. Scientists have been racing to discover the cure to concrete’s cracking problem for years, most notably Henk Jonkers’ bio-concrete, which uses microorganisms to “heal” cracked concrete.

The newest challengers to the material’s flexibility problem are a group of scientists from Nanyung Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. The team calls their product “ConFlexPave” and it not only bends under pressure, unlike concrete, it’s also thinner and maybe even stronger than its traditional brethren.

[Timelapse] Watch 3 Years’ Worth of Progress on the New NY Bridge

August 29, 2016 Shane Hedmond

3.1 miles of bridge does not equal 3.1 miles of on grade highway. In fact, it’s not even close. In order to build the n ew New York Bridge, which is replacing the existing Tappan Zee bridge that crosses the Hudson River, 14 miles of main span cables, 50 miles of foundation pilings, 300 thousand cubic yards of concrete, and 220 million pounds of steel are needed to complete the structure. Oh, it’s also going to take another 2 years to build, on top of the 3 they’ve already been working on it.

Contractors Beware: Twitter Can Get Your Jobsite Shut Down

August 25, 2016 Shane Hedmond

Twitter, the social media site that people seem to either love or hate, has made people more aware of their surroundings and can be a soundboard for controversy. For some companies, Twitter is used for a large part of their customer service program, responding to complaints within the 160 character limit. Now, it seems, contractors could potentially have a powerful watchdog looking over their shoulder, as long as the tweets land in the right hands.