As consistent and strong as wood, concrete, and steel have been for the past centuries, researchers and scientists are continually trying to improve them or create a better replacement product. Many have tried, but none have yet to succeed on a large scale. The latest scientific breakthrough takes a look at the geometry of a structure, rather than simply the material itself.
Read moreReport Confirms Cause of 2013 Washington State Bridge Collapse
A portion of the Skagit River Bridge, located in Mount Vernon, Washington catastrophically collapsed into the water below after a semi hauling an oversized load clipped a cross beam in 2013. Luckily and amazingly, no one was killed by the incident, but 3 people were taken to the hospital for minor injuries as several cars fell into the river. It took over 3 years to determine a cause and the report states that there were several causes. First, below is security camera footage of the collapse, uploaded to Youtube by newschannel500, in which you can see just how quickly the collapse happened.
Read moreUS EPA Releases 2017 Construction General Permit for Stormwater Discharges
In an announcement made in mid-January, the US EPA has officially released the updated 2017 Construction General Permit (CGP) for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities. The draft of the new permit was released last year and the 45 day public comment period ended on May 26, 2016. The 2017 CGP will go into effect starting February 16, 2016.
Read moreA Comprehensive List of Construction Events, Conferences, & Trade Shows in 2017
With a lot of changes coming so fast, it’s vital for everyone involved in construction and the allied industries to stay up to date with the latest news. Whether you are trying to improve your brand’s image, build a stronger construction network, introduce a product with a cutting edge or just avoid getting crushed by your competition, construction events are definitely a great way to learn about your industry and get on top of cutting edge trends. These events are the perfect opportunity to meet face to face with influential leaders, to share with your colleagues the experiences and problems you’ve been facing but also to get noticed by clients
Read moreSame Day Deliveries to Pros Coming to a Home Depot Near You
An acquisition of Interline, a home repair and maintenance products firm, and a 2 year trial run of delivery services has positioned The Home Depot (THD) to begin offering same day deliveries for professionals.
Read moreContractor “Blacklisting” Rule Close to Being Repealed
In July of 2016, the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order was signed into effect and has been a hotbed of controversy, especially within the construction industry, ever since. The act would have given the federal government the ability to disqualify contractors if they violated any of the 14 labor laws, which can be found here, over the past 3 years on any project totaling $500,000 or more.
Read moreUPDATE: Sinking San Francisco Tower “Safe to Occupy,” Per Building Inspector
The saga continues in one of the biggest construction stories of 2016, the sinking and tilting Millennium Tower of San Francisco. When we last updated readers in December, satellite images from the European Space Agency had not only confirmed that the tower has sunken considerably, but that it also hasn’t stopped sinking yet. Meanwhile, residents living in the tower are worried about their safety and the value of their homes.
Read moreConstruction Junkie Nominated for Best Construction Blog of 2017, Help Us Win With Your Vote!
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.
Read more[Infographic] Top 10 US States for LEED Green Building
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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.
Read moreCraftsman Brand Tools to be Sold to Stanley Black & Decker
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.
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