Back in September, the Caterpillar production facility in Desford, UK celebrated 30 years of manufacturing Backhoe-loaders. For this special event they showcased a new Livery on their 420F model. And, well, it's black!
Read moreIs Electrified Concrete the Answer to Snow and Ice Buildup on Roads?
Snow and ice on roads is an expensive and dangerous problem, not only for cities, but for motorists and businesses. The cities have to pay for a fleet of trucks to dump salt and other chemicals on roads, as well as plow. Motorists get into an increased amount of traffic accidents in poor driving conditions and also have to deal with the after effects of all of that salt destroying the undercarriage of their cars. Businesses suffer legal claims from not being able to keep their sidewalks clear or increased costs from plowing and shoveling.
Read more[VIDEO] 6 Story Parking Garage Falls on Excavators During Demolition in Houston
If you weren’t convinced that the safest place to be when things start to go wrong during a demolition is the inside of an excavator after watching this 2.6 million pound smoke stack collapse in November, here’s exhibit number 2.
Read moreStructural Concrete in Taiwan High Rise That Collapsed in Earthquake Filled With Tin Cans
A devastating 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Saturday, February 6, killing a total of 116 and injuring many others. All but two of the deaths were caused by a collapse of the 17 story tall Weiguan Junlong (Golden Dragon) tower, the only high rise building to collapse in the city.
Read more[Infographic] The Ultimate App Guide For Carpenters
In 2016, there is an app for everyone. Last year, IOS and Google Play app downloads topped over 260 billion. For carpenters, there are so many to choose from. Having a large range of tools is vital for any carpenter to do a good job. With your smartphone or tablet, you now have a full range of tools ready for you to use at the tap of a button.
Read moreGE Will No Longer Make CFL Lightbulbs
Photo by Katy Warner, CC BY SA 2.0
Compact Fluorescent (CFL) lightbulbs had a good run in our new-ish energy saving world, but one gigantic company is going to stop making them, in favor of LEDs. In a series of breakup letters written to CFLs and love letters to LED bulbs, GE announced that it would stop making CFLs in 2016. CFL bulbs are notorious for taking a while to brighten up a room and their signature ice cream cone swirl shape isn’t great for aesthetics. They’re also filled with mercury, which make them tricky to get rid of.
Read moreConstruction Junkie Nominated for Best Construction Blog 2016
There's only one vote that matters in 2016...the best construction blog competition! Now through Tuesday, March 31st, the voting polls will be open for Construction Marketing Ideas' Best Construction Blog 2016 competition, which will crown the champion of construction’s deep dark interwebs.
Read moreThis 3 Year Old Kid is Really Good At Operating a Wheel Loader
If you ever want to feel old and stupid, hand a child a smart phone and watch them navigate through it like it’s an extension of their hand. They can pick up on things incredibly quick and these kids will be our betters one day (unless we act quick…look out kiddos).
Read more[VIDEO] 107 Year Old Bridge Crashes into River After Implosion
Demolition videos are always fun, especially when it comes complete with a big splash and some waves. The Old Hulton Bridge, a 107 year old structure that connected Pittsburgh, PA suburbs Oakmont and Harmarville across the Alleghany River, went out with a splash, as it was imploded and landed into the river below.
Read more[VIDEO] Horrific New York City Crane Collapse Caught on Tape
Crane collapses happen more than we’d like them to and they almost always caused fatalities, like the recent one that killed 107 in Mecca. On Friday morning, New York City experienced another crane collapse that killed one man and injured 3 others. An onlooker from a nearby building caught the accident on video with his cell phone.
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