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Construction Junkie Nominated for Best Construction Blog of 2017, Help Us Win With Your Vote!

February 2, 2017 Shane Hedmond

Since Construction Junkie’s humble beginnings in early 2015, we’ve had the absolute pleasure of connecting with thousands of other junkies throughout the world, who all share the same passion for the construction industry as we do. We hope that you’ve found our content throughout the past couple of years as equally entertaining as it is informative, because that’s one of our goals. We want to get the construction industry excited to be in the industry and learn about the latest advancements in technology, tools, and safety, as well as covering the most important news topics.

Having said that, we now need the help of our loyal and amazing readers. Each year, Construction Marketing Ideas hosts a “Best Construction Blog” competition and the 2017 ballot box has officially opened for votes.

[Infographic] Top 10 US States for LEED Green Building

January 30, 2017 Shane Hedmond

It’s no secret that the United States dominates when it comes to LEED certified construction projects. The US actually has more total gross square meters and number of LEED projects than the the other top 10 countries combined, by almost 3 times, totaling 336.84 million gross square meters over 27,699 LEED projects! China, Canada, and India are ranked number 2, 3, and 4, respectively.

The US Green Building Council recently released their annual top 10 list of states for LEED construction in 2016.

Craftsman Brand Tools to be Sold to Stanley Black & Decker

January 18, 2017 William Lucus

Sears' iconic brand, Craftsman, is leaving the mothership and being bought by Stanley Black & Decker for around $900 million. This announcement comes on the heals of Sears planning to close 150 Sears and Kmart stores nationwide this year. The deal for the 89-year-old Craftsman brand allows Stanley Black & Decker to manufacture and sell Craftsman products in non-Sears stores. Sears will also continue to sell the Craftsman brand in its dwindling retail stores.

The 12 Strangest Things Found on Construction Sites in 2016

January 16, 2017 Shane Hedmond

The earth can be a sort of an unmarked time capsule in many areas. It holds secrets of the past, some of which were hoped to never be found, but others that people dream of finding. Almost every project requires excavation or demolition in some way, so keep your eyes peeled for the next great discovery!

9 Ways Contractors Got Arrested in 2016

January 13, 2017 Shane Hedmond

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Jobsite pressures, such as time crunches and monetary issues can quickly tempt otherwise good people into making some pretty poor decisions. There are also others who use their construction business as a front for other illegal activities. Many people were arrested for a variety of reasons in 2016 and the list below should serve as both a reminder and a warning for those considering making bad decisions.

10 Stories From 2016 That Prove Construction Workers are Great People

January 11, 2017 Shane Hedmond

In general, we don’t celebrate the good deeds and accomplishments of our friends, family, and co-workers enough. The fact is, there are plenty of people in this world who spend plenty of their hard earned time, money, blood, sweat, and tears making a difference in peoples’ lives. Many of those people happen to be construction workers and this 2016 countdown will hopefully serve as inspiration to our reader’s to go above and beyond and use your skills to enrich someone else’s life.

12 Times Animals Interacted with Construction Sites in 2016

January 10, 2017 Shane Hedmond

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Many construction projects involve clearing heavily wooded and untouched areas, which can cause many complications, including interaction with unknown wildlife. It’s important for all companies to understand the impact their construction work can have on wildlife, not only to avoid costly issues with government regulations, but also be good stewards of the environment. Below are 12 stories from 2016 where construction projects interacted with wildlife and how each situation was handled.

UPDATE: Investigation Details on 2015 Mecca Crane Collapse That Killed 110

December 30, 2016 Shane Hedmond

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Last year, a devastating crane collapse killed more than 100 people and injured more than 200 others in Mecca, located in Saudi Arabia. Reports indicated that, at the time of the collapse, the boom was erected approximately 620 feet (190m).

Report: Elves Responsible for Construction Delays in Iceland

December 23, 2016 Shane Hedmond

If you were out looking for elves, the first logical place you’d look would be the North Pole, but that may not actually be the easiest place to find them. According to a couple news stories from this year, elves can wreak some serious havoc on construction projects in Iceland, if they’re unhappy.

Report: Construction Related Deaths Increased in 2015

December 21, 2016 Shane Hedmond

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As the construction labor shortage rages on throughout the industry, there have been concerns of how overworked employees or undertrained staff may affect job site safety. Although there’s no definitive proof that this problem is causing an increase in construction deaths and injuries, recently released Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data shows trends pointing in the wrong direction.

Congratulations to our 2020 Best Construction Podcast Award Winner, Bridging the Gap!