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Read moreCool Tools: Milwaukee Expands M18 Fuel Series to Drilling and Driving Products
Just last week, Milwaukee released an industry-first cordless braking grinder as part of their M18 FUEL series to market and they’ve now expanded that to include drilling and driving products.
Read moreScientists Create an Invisible Solar Cell That Transforms Windows into an Energy Source
According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), solar electricity use in the United States increased by 34% in 2014 versus 2013. This solar technology could turn a standard window into a viable energy source.
Read moreCool Tools: Industry First Cordless Braking Grinder
Cordless power tools, revered for their mobility, are getting more powerful and useful in commercial settings every day, due to advancing technology. The gap is quickly closing with regards to power and useful life between corded tools and their cordless counterparts. Cordless tools also come with the added benefit of reducing trip and falls, as there’s no electrical cord laying on the job site.
Read more[Videos] Construction Crane Collapses are Terrifying
Cranes are a staple on the construction site, but can cause devastating consequences if something goes wrong and they happen to collapse. In the best case scenario, thousands of dollars worth of equipment or building damage is created and, in the worst case scenario, people’s lives are lost.
Read moreThis Infographic Will Catch You Up on the Latest Construction Technological Advances
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...
Read moreOSHA Postpones Full Enforcement of New Confined Spaces Rules in Construction
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.
Read more7 of the World's Greatest and Weirdest Construction Records
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!
Read moreHave You Ever Seen a Water Tower Fall Over?
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.
Read moreThis Robot Wants to Build Your Block Walls for You
Photo courtesy of Construction Robotics
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.
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