The Atlanta Falcons will play their home opener against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday, 9/17. As exciting as that is on a normal year, this year will be that much more special as it will also mark the opening of their brand new $1.4 million stadium, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Read moreCAT To Release Their First Ultra-Rugged Tablet for Construction
CAT, the name synonymous with heavy construction equipment across the world, has been slowly adding technology to its brand over the past year. Early last year, the company announced it would be releasing a rugged smart phone, which was also the first ever to have a built-in thermal imaging camera. This year, they’re releasing their first step into the world of tablets.
Read moreResearchers Show that Adding Cigarette Butts to Asphalt Reduces Heat Island Effect, Pollution
Asphalt is one of the world’s most popular pavement materials. Because of that, researchers and scientists are constantly looking for ways to improve upon it. Additives have been included in some asphalt mixes for years to improve strength, but recently researchers have been getting pretty clever with the types of additives they’re testing.
Read moreLive Construction Site Video Feed Helps Wisconsin Contractor Catch Trespasser
Video feeds on a construction site are not only great for timelapse videos, they can potentially help stop intruders who enter your site.
Read moreMultiple Cranes Have Collapsed in Miami due to Hurricane Irma
As if the high winds and heavy rains weren’t enough of a safety hazard for the people of Florida, citizens who are staying in the area also need to be concerned about the dozens of tower cranes that are still erected throughout downtown.
Read more[VIDEO] Construction Worker in Shanghai is Literally the Worst at Getting Rid of a Puddle
If you’ve ever wondered what the worst way to get rid of a puddle is, you’re about to find out.
Read moreAverage Hourly Wage of Construction Laborers, By State
The construction industry is in need of workers and the industry is generally struggling to attract younger workers to the job site. There’s real money to be made in the construction industry, even more so than many other industries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average yearly median pay for those in the construction industry was around $6,000 higher than all other occupations.
Read moreConstruction Crews Unearth 66-Million Year Old Triceratops Bones in Colorado
Construction crews all over the world unearth some pretty cool or very weird items, but sometimes crews find some extremely significant historical artifacts, as well. Last week, a contractor in Colorado made an extremely rare discovery that has many scientists very excited.
Read moreOSHA Issues Rule Proposal to Delay Crane Operator Certification Requirement
In June, we shared that OSHA was planning to extend the deadline for crane operator certification requirements until November 10, 2018. Last week, on August 30, OSHA made that official and issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
Read more[VIDEO] Foundation of the World’s Next Tallest Tower in Dubai is Complete
In October of last year, officials in Dubai held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Dubai Creek Tower, a building which is expected to surpass the reigning “tallest building” champion, the Burj Dubai. Flash forward just a few short months and over a million hours of labor have already been spent on the project, all accident free.
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