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Which Batteries Will the New DeWalt 18V to 20V Battery Adapter be Compatible With?

November 20, 2015 Shane Hedmond

Back in September, Dewalt announced a pending release of a battery adapter that would allow users of the older, but still functional, 18V line of tools with 20V batteries. Originally set to release in October, it will now be available for purchase some time in December, but, although a lot of eager 18V tool users excitement, it hasn't been very clear which 20V batteries will work with it.

Video Shows Construction Worker Fall From Roof, Land On Car, Then Get Up Unscathed

November 19, 2015 Shane Hedmond

One of the most deadly accidents in the construction industry is a fall from heights, which is why there are so many OSHA regulations to prevent them. It’s why temporary guard rails, flag warning systems on roofs, harnesses, and netting are required. In the video below, you’ll see a construction worker who slipped off a second story roof land on a car, crushing the roof and back window. Luckily, he was able to stand up immediately after the fall. We recently shared a video of another man who failed to wear fall protection and was catapulted off of a boom lift, which you can watch here.

Timelapse Video of the Scaffold Installation at the US Capitol Building is Mesmerizing to Watch

November 18, 2015 Shane Hedmond

The 150 year old US Capitol building is currently undergoing its first restoration since 1960. The famous domed building is packed with rusted ornamental cast iron elements and a host of hazardous materials. The Architect of the Capitol has posted periodic updates of its progress throughout the project and the latest is a pretty cool timeline of the scaffold installation on the interior side of the Capitol Rotunda.

Check Out this Video of a 10 Story Condo Being Built Roof First

November 17, 2015 Shane Hedmond

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.

Are You Ready for Your State’s Construction Industry Holiday?

November 16, 2015 William Lucus

Yes, it’s that time of the year again where job sites randomly shut down and nobody knows why. All of the sudden entire trades just take a week off of work. Why? Why!? You may ask. Well, the answer is Gun Season, or, more specifically, Deer Season.

How Construction Incident Reporting Systems Can Save Lives

November 13, 2015 Shane Hedmond

Construction incident reporting systems are generally implemented by states and companies to analyze, track and document all accidents that have taken place on a job site. The data that is compiled is then used as a means of developing a proactive approach to future onsite safety.

Holiday Gift Guide 2015 for the Milwaukee Tool Lover

November 12, 2015 Shane Hedmond

Milwaukee has been busy pumping out new and improved tools and platforms this year, so with the Holiday season quickly approaching, we put together a 2015 Holiday Gift Giving Guide for the Milwaukee Tool Lover. The items below are organized by highest price to lowest price.

OSHA to Raise Penalties for First Time in 25 Years

November 11, 2015 Shane Hedmond

Exempt from penalty increases due to inflation since the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will be raising the cost of citations for the first time in a quarter century.

[VIDEO] Implosion of Historic Michigan Power Plant

November 10, 2015 Shane Hedmond

The city of Detroit, Michigan and its surrounding areas have a historic past, but sometimes, to move forward, the past has to be destroyed. Such was the case with Detroit’s 81 year old Park Avenue Hotel, which will make way for the Detroit Red Wings’ new arena, and now, the city of Marysville, Michigan has said goodbye to its 93 year old power plant, affectionately named the “Mighty Marysville.”

Researchers Testing How Self-Healing Concrete Holds Up to Real World Conditions

November 9, 2015 Shane Hedmond

Concrete is great. It’s strong, it’s got a long life, but then, it cracks and everyone is bummed out. Cracking is not only an eyesore, but it leads to structural issues and leaks, among other issues. Back in May, we wrote about a concrete additive that would allow the concrete to “heal” its own cracks and it’s got researchers pretty excited about the possibilities.

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