The two major issues with asphalt roadways are their lifespan and their vulnerability to weather and temperature. The optimum lifespan of an asphalt road is about 25 years and that is dependent on a large variety of factors. In the Northern United States, this lifespan could substantially less, 15 to 20 years. One of the largest frustrations with our current road systems is the time it takes to build and resurface roadways. Many of the solutions proposed are costly and un-sustainable.
Read moreThe 12 Strangest Things Found On Construction Sites in 2015
Mass burial site found during construction in Pennsylvania
Almost every construction project, other than interior remodels, requires that some amount of dirt be moved out of the way. Many people don’t realize that history could be buried right under their feet. The 12 stories that we’ve compiled throughout the year make it clear that you should keep your eyes open during excavation and dirt work.
Read more9 Ways Contractors Got Arrested in 2015
Construction is a dangerous profession. Every day, we worry about people getting injured on the job and, all too often, people lose their lives. Apparently, that’s not the only thing contractors should be worried about... there’s also plenty of ways to get arrested. Below are 9 stories that involved contractors being arrested or convicted of a crime.
Read moreThe 8 Coolest Construction Projects of 2015
Thousands of construction projects happen every year, involving millions of construction workers, so it is indeed difficult to pick the coolest of them all in any given year. Nevertheless, we have compiled a list of 8 of our favorite and coolest building projects from around the world for your enjoyment.
Read more[Infographic] The World's Largest Construction Projects
It’s no secret that people like to be the biggest and the best. Companies and workers in the construction industry are no different. While areas like the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are building gigantic structures at an incredible rate to increase their tourism, the United States is again left behind, which has been a trend in the past couple decades.
Read more[Infographic] Concrete Production Process
Most people think of concrete as a solid grey material. True, that is how it ends up, but it doesn’t begin that way.
Read moreWill Autodesk’s New BIM 360 Docs Make Construction’s Software Problem Better or Worse?
For decades, the construction industry operated strictly off of paper forms and drawings, but with the quickly rising popularity of tablets and the increasing power and abilities of smartphones, those documents are becoming more accessible by the minute. Because of that, there are many companies looking to become “the” construction document management software.
Read moreThe “Hard Hat of the Future” Partners with Topcon to Make Augmented Reality a Reality in Construction
Way back in June, we introduced you to a developing technology that could eventually replace the standard hard hats we all know and love today. Hard hats have served their purpose, to save lives and reduce head injuries in dangerous areas, but, if you think about it, they’re using up valuable real estate on a construction worker without any added benefits. That’s why DAQRI decided to turn a traditional hard hat into a fully interactive, augmented reality head set which could unleash the true potential of a job site and its workers.
Read moreHow to Save Money on Job Site Fire Extinguishers
OSHA requires fire extinguisher on all construction sites. One 2A fire extinguisher for every 3,000 square feet and a 10B within 50 feet of fuel storage. Additionally, a 2A is required next to stair cases on multi-level projects. On large jobs, it is easy to see how this can become a major expense.
Read moreCheck Out this Video of a 10 Story Condo Being Built Roof First
Le Chantier de Rubic in Montreal, Canada
Conventional wisdom would tell you that you would wait until the end to start building the roof of your high rise condo, but Upbrella Construction in Canada doesn’t follow the rules of conventional wisdom, apparently. The reasons behind their unusual building process are very intriguing, however.
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