If you operate a crane and only know one thing, it should be weight distribution. If you don’t understand that, things like what happened in the video below happen.
Read moreScientists Create First Fire Proof Self-Compacting Concrete
Photo credit: Luke Bisby, The University of Edinburgh
Self-compacting concrete, which does not need to be vibrated to become fully compacted, has many advantages on a job site, such as lower overall costs, faster construction times, no need for a concrete vibrator, and thinner concrete sections. One of the major disadvantages of this type of concrete, however, is that it’s notoriously poor in regards to fire resistance. Traditional concrete solves the fire resistance problem by adding polypropylene (PP) fiber, which allow the concrete structure to stay intact when it comes in contact with fire.
Read moreCool Tools: Easily Climb and Work on Steel Columns With These Shoe Attachments
Column Climber
Steel workers have one of the most dangerous jobs on a construction site and, while safety has significantly improved in the past few decades, it often comes with a productivity decrease or cost increase. Depending on the job site, the use of ladders or lifts could be a safety hazard itself.
Read moreWell, Here’s the Rap Video about CAT Bulldozers We’ve All Been Hoping For
Some people just love their construction equipment so much that they have to sing about it. Either that or they get hired by a major equipment manufacturer to create a viral marketing video. No matter what the reason to sing about it, it’s still pretty entertaining.
Read moreCould Roads Made Out of Recycled Plastic be Superior to Asphalt?
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 moreThieves are Using Torches to Break Into Tool Trailers
Photo by Jason Kaechler, CC BY 2.0
Thieves will stop at nothing to get their hands on valuable equipment and the construction industry is a major target. Recently, in the state of Washington, thieves have been using cutting torches to break the locks on job site trailers in order to steal thousands of dollars’ worth of tools.
Read more[VIDEO] An 108 Year Old Bridge Imploded in Roughly 2 Seconds
There are about two ways to bring down a structure: piece by piece or in a fiery blaze of destruction. The only problem with the second choice is that it’s typically followed by weeks, months, or even years of cleanup, but it makes for a great viewing experience.
Read moreCool Tools: Turn Your Smart Phone Into a Laser Measure
iPin is releasing a new product that will use your phone's headphone jack as an accessory port. The product will allow your phone to become a full-on laser measuring device. The iPin Spatial Ruler allows the user to measure the length between any two points in a shared photo, or the distance from your phone to some far away point.
Read more[VIDEO] This Guy Has Some Serious Hammer Handling Skills
Reigning NBA MVP is arguably the best ball handler in the league and it shows his dedication to his craft. He eats, drinks, and sleeps basketball and he has a recent Championship to show for it. Like Stephen Curry, there are many construction workers who are so comfortable with their tool of choice that they can instinctively handle it without even thinking about it.
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.
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