There are some buildings that we take for granted because they’ve always been there, especially a unique structure like the Seattle Space Needle. It’s so iconic, that tourists seem to think it’s illegal NOT to take a picture of it when they visit Seattle. The 605 foot (184.41m) tall structure (to the tip of the antenna) houses a rotating restaurant on top and one of the best views of the city in its observation deck (520ft, 160m).
Read more[VIDEO] Six Wheel Loaders Fight Each Other on the Streets of China
Well, it’s a tough time to be a heavy equipment operator in China, apparently. Last week, we posted a video that shows a wheel loader operator crushes two cars for getting in his way. Now, it’s wheel loader versus wheel loader in the most intense machinery fight I’ve ever seen.
Read moreUp Close Timelapse Video Shows Every Detail of How a Wind Turbine is Built
Wind has been used for over a thousand years, with the first known windmill built between 500-900 AD in Persia (known as Iran, today). For centuries to come, wind would be used to power grain mills and scoop up water out of a river or stream. Surprisingly, the first windmill, or wind turbine, to actually produce electricity was built way back in 1887 in Scotland. Inventor James Blyth used the turbine to power his vacation home.
Read moreBird’s Nest Ironically Delays Construction of Bird Rehabilitation Center
Photo by DenSmith, CC BY-SA 2.0
In an ultimate display of irony, a bird’s nest has delayed the construction of a building meant to help birds. Even more ironically, the bird that’s nesting on the site may have actually been released by the company in the past. This isn’t the first case of an animal causing a funny construction delay this year, we recently wrote about city officials who blamed mice for eating their construction drawings.
Read moreWatching Bridge Demolitions in Super Slow Motion is Even Better Than Real Time
We love demolition videos, there’s no doubt about it. It’s the next best thing to actually being there to watch them. Some happen according to plan, some are failures, and others are filmed on super slow motion cameras, so we can see all of the minute details of how demolition by explosions actually work.
Read more[VIDEOS] Indianapolis Man Collects Historical Construction Equipment
Many people throughout the world have made hobbies and even careers out of repairing and restoring antique cars and trucks, but what about antique construction equipment? Due to the sheer size and weight of the machines of the past, it places of major limitations on their collect-ability to be sure. At least one man has taken it upon himself to collect them before we lose them all.
Read moreEnglish Farmer Ordered to Tear Down Castle He Built and Hid Behind Hay Bales
In a legal battle that has lasted for more than 8 years, a farmer in Salfords, Surrey, England has been ordered by the High Courts to tear down the house he built in 2002. It’s an extremely bizarre story that ended with the threat of jail time.
Read moreWheel Loader Operator Crushes Two Cars for Blocking Construction Exit
Road rage in cars is one thing, but if you catch a heavy construction equipment operator on a bad day, look out. They’re like tanks with arms and your puny little car is no match for the tonnage they bring to the table. Realizing that is important for job site safety, as well as choosing where to illegally park.
Read more9 Construction Workers Injured after Structural Collapse in Louisiana
18 construction workers were on site of the under construction addition to the Willis-Knighton North Hospital in Shreveport, LA when a second story concrete slab collapsed. 9 workers were injured in the collapse, but it does not appear that any of the injuries are life threatening. The local Fire Chief, Scott Wolverton, told KSLA local news that the most difficult part of his team’s job was determining whether or not anyone was trapped under the rubble.
Read more[VIDEO] National Hero Uses Excavator to Pull a Stuck Deer out of Deep Mud
Even though construction equipment is extremely heavy and extremely powerful, with the right operator in the cab, the machines can be as soft and nurturing as a pillow. Heck, who would have ever thought they would see someone fully assemble and dress a hot dog with an excavator? Turns out, excavators can also save animals’ lives.
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