Being inside a building during an earthquake is, at best, a little unsettling, but it’s extremely difficult to measure the movement of an entire building. Last year, researchers at MIT were able to use slow motion cameras to visualize how much a tower crane moved during normal conditions, which gave insight into the stress a crane undergoes. Measuring the effects of an earthquake is a little trickier, so the US Geological Survey (USGS) had to get a little creative to capture it.
Read moreNew Craftsman Hammer Comes with Adjustable Claw For Superior Prying Ability
Craftsman Flex Claw Hammer
Hammers haven’t changed much in hundreds of years, save a few minor tweaks with materials and aesthetics for branding. But, though they haven’t changed, the old saying still goes, “hammers are the hammers of the construction industry.” Don’t quote me on that. Everybody has a hammer, even people who can barely even hold a hammer. Hammers are even used to make other hammers, here’s proof. So, when a new hammer hits the market, it’s not really that big of a deal, unless, of course, it’s the only one to provide an adjustable claw.
Read moreBest Construction Podcast 2016 Voting Booth is Now Open!
The 2016 nomination ballot for Construction Junkie's Best Construction Podcast of 2016 has officially closed and now it's time for the fun part: the voting! If you haven't listened to these construction podcasts before (or any podcast for that matter), we definitely encourage you to give these 4 finalists a shot. If you want to check out a couple more options, take a look at our 2015 contest results by clicking here.
Read more[Timelapse] Watch a 230 Foot Tunnel Be Installed Under Highway in 3 Days
There’s no easier way to make thousands of people mad then to screw up traffic for an extended period of time. Road construction can also be extremely dangerous for road crews working throughout the world. It seems like I read a story about a construction worker killed by a motorist every single day, so whatever it takes to lower that number can only be a good thing.
Read moreDramatic Video Footage Shows Construction Worker Jumping from Burning Building to Save His Life
When a small fire inside a $50 million Houston high rise apartment complex suddenly turned the 5th floor into a fiery inferno, construction worker Curtis Reissig became trapped on the unfinished balcony as he waited for fire crews to save him. The fire happened in March of 2014, completely destroying the almost complete building shell, but new footage from one of the firemen’s body cam shows an up close view of rescue.
Read moreWatch a 25 Story High Rise Crumble to the Ground in Demolition
It’s Friday, so what better way to end the week than some explosives bringing down an old residential high rise? It seems as though residential buildings are being torn down all over Glasgow, Scotland, as we just saw 6 buildings implode simultaneously (well, almost) late last year. While those 6 towers had reportedly become a hotbed for crime and drug use, this latest demolition in Roystonhill, Glasgow is making way for around hundreds of new homes in the area simply due to a “decline in popularity of the flats.”
Read moreReport: 55% of OSHA’s “Severe Violators” List are Construction Companies
If the construction industry isn’t talking about the labor shortage at the moment, the focus is on safety. Billions of dollars and thousands of hours are spent each year trying to keep workers safe on the job site, as construction is consistently a leader in job site injuries and illnesses. With so many construction companies currently operating in America, there are bound to be a few bad apples when it comes to safety and unfortunately those also make up a majority of the bad apples across all industries in the country.
Read moreWorld’s First 3D Printed Office Completed in 19 days
Back in June of 2015, Dubai announced their plans to design and build the World’s first fully functional 3D printed office building. On May 23, 2016, that office building has officially opened, as announced by the Government of Dubai. The building was a part of Dubai’s 3d Printing Strategy, which they hope will propel the country to World leader status in that arena
Read more[Video] Jenga Played with 600lb Blocks and Construction Equipment is Way More Fun Than You’ve Ever Had
If you’ve played Jenga before, you know that it can get pretty intense as the blocks start to get a little wobbly. A typical Jenga block dimension is 0.59 in x 0.98 in x 2.95 in, and weighs ounces, so if the tower falls, the stakes aren’t really that severe, other than a humiliating loss to your friend, family member, or mortal enemy. Now, multiply that size by 10,000 and you get the scale of the Jenga pieces that CAT put together for their #BuiltForIt campaign.
Read moreThe Ultimate Construction Father’s Day Gift Guide 2016 + Giveaway!
Chances are, your dad is awesome…so awesome that he deserves to have nice things every once in a while. We’ve put our heads together and compiled a list of our favorite tools, apparel, and other products that we think any dad would like, but especially those who are cool enough to work in the construction industry. If you’ve got any additional suggestions, add them in the comment section below!
We're also giving you a chance to win several of the products on our list in our Father's Day giveaway! Details are below!
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