This Infographic Will Catch You Up on the Latest Construction Technological Advances

July 14, 2015 Shane Hedmond

The construction industry is historically late to adopt technologies, but it seems, as of late, that there have been all kinds of amazing technological advances in the industry, making it inevitable that at least a few will stick. While some of these advances are still being tested and evolving, others are slowly starting to infiltrate job sites and make a huge impact, whether it’s labor cost savings, energy savings, time savings, or creates a more sustainable end product.

This infographic will get you up to speed on the most exciting developments in construction technology...

OSHA Postpones Full Enforcement of New Confined Spaces Rules in Construction

July 13, 2015 Shane Hedmond

Back in May, it was announced that OSHA would be releasing a new set of rules and regulations for confined spaces in construction. Originally supposed to take full effect on August 3, 2015, but, due to some requests for additional time to gather necessary equipment and train crews, OSHA has issued a temporary enforcement policy.

7 of the World's Greatest and Weirdest Construction Records

July 10, 2015 Shane Hedmond

Photo by John Christian Fjellestad, CC BY 2.0 — Photo by John Christian Fjellestad, CC BY 2.0

Biggest, tallest, heaviest, fastest, whatever “–est” you are, there’s probably a chance for you to break a record doing it. Guinness World records has been publishing their book of records for the past 60 years and the records range from weird to extraordinary. Construction world records are no different. The list below compiles the most interesting construction records we could find. If we missed one, let us know in the comments below!

Have You Ever Seen a Water Tower Fall Over?

July 9, 2015 Shane Hedmond

It’s not extremely common for a water tower to have to be demolished, but when they do, it’s really interesting. That’s exactly what had to happen to a 30 year old water tower in Plano, TX, in order to make room for a luxury shopping complex.

This Robot Wants to Build Your Block Walls for You

July 8, 2015 Shane Hedmond

As 3D printed buildings and structures continue to rise in popularity, other on-site robots are hoping to make a name for themselves as well. Long held to being indoors and in controlled environments, robots are now being designed by engineers to endure dynamic situations in the field, to deal with wind movement, bouncing, and other situations.

First Completely 3D Printed Office to Be Built, Furniture and All

July 7, 2015 Shane Hedmond

Dubai's 3D Printed Office

Dubai is no stranger to doing historic things in the construction industry, especially since it houses the World’s Tallest Building, the Burj Khalifa. This time, their putting themselves back into the news with the Word’s first completely 3D printed office building.

Hard Hat Hub Releases New Construction Job Hunting Platform Nationwide

July 6, 2015 Shane Hedmond

As construction employers continue to struggle to find enough people to adequately man their job sites, being able to find potential employees quickly and efficiently is an absolute must. Recently, a new platform for construction job seekers and employers has been released nationwide.

Construction Groups Combine Forces to Keep Drugs and Alcohol Off the Job Site

July 3, 2015 Shane Hedmond

Construction job sites are one of the most dangerous places to work at in America and the presence of drugs and alcohol only make it more dangerous. Construction workers need to stay alert and be able to adjust quickly to their surroundings to avoid injury and, as we all know, being under the influence slows response time. That's why a group of construction organizations have teamed up to help contractors achieve a drug and alcohol free workplace.

NIOSH Finds Simple Solution to a Common Hazard

July 2, 2015 William Lucus

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has recently published a new study that finds a low cost solution to harmful silica dust. Inhaling silica dust, which is commonly found in fiber-cement siding, can lead to a lung disease called silicosis, which is deadly. While silicosis is preventable now, it's estimated that 100 people still die from it each year.

7 of the World's Greatest and Weirdest Construction Records

July 1, 2015 Shane Hedmond

Please click below to see the list of the World's 7 Greatest and Weirdest Construction World Records!

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