Bluebeam is a leader in construction drawing markup, allowing PDF-based annotation and collaboration between contractors, architects, and engineers. Their latest release of their flagship program, Bluebeam Revu 2016, offers several enhanced features for its users.
Read moreYour ‘No Trespassing’ Sign Isn’t Good Enough, Here’s Why
Photo by Jon, CC BY-SA 2.0
We have all seen those “No Trespassing” signs prohibiting access to construction sites, but few may be aware of both the meaning and the specifics of the law applicable to these words.
Read moreMan Driving Stolen Backhoe Leads Police on a Wild Chase
Driving construction equipment seems like a lot of fun to a lot of people. Many children grow up playing with toy backhoes and other heavy machinery replicas, including myself. It’s not totally advisable to take them from job sites and try to flee from police though, they don’t move very fast.
Read more[VIDEO] The World’s Largest Wheel Loader
Joy Global's P&H L-2350
We’ve touched on several of the biggest and baldest construction machines in the past, like this 800 ton excavator and this 600 ton haul truck. While videos about these gigantic machines are fun to watch, they also truly put into perspective how many people and time goes into creating and assembling them.
Read moreCAT Announces First Ever Phone with Built-in Thermal Imaging
In the past, we’ve mentioned several good reason why you should use a thermal imaging camera on your jobsites. It’s been understandable why they haven’t been used much in the past, it’s a very expensive piece of equipment with a very specific use and they weren’t easy at all to carry around safely. FLIR took huge steps forward with thermal imaging price and mobility with their FLIR One smart phone thermal imaging attachment last year. Now, CAT has teamed with FLIR to release the first phone ever with integrated thermal imaging capabilities.
Read moreCelebrate 30 Years of Backhoe-Loader Production with Caterpillar's Anniversary Machine
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.
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