The Pontiac Silverdome was the home to the NFL’s Detroit Lions from 1975-2001 and NBA’s Detroit Pistons from 1978-1988. After the Lions opened their new Stadium in 2002, the Silverdome was passed around several times before it closed for the last time in 2013. Earlier this year, the building was condemned and the first round of demolition by implosion was scheduled for Sunday, December 3.
Read moreProcore Has Hundreds of Free Continuing Education Courses on their Website
Many certifications in the construction and design world require continuing education (CE) credits to keep the person who holds them eligible to renew their license. Typically, each hour spent in a seminar or other type of training is considered 1 continuing education credit.
Read more[Timelapse] Watch 8 Years of Construction of the Louvre Abu Dhabi in 3 Minutes
Construction timelapse videos make extremely complicated and long projects look much easier to build than they actually are. The recently opened Louvre in Abu Dhabi took 8 years to complete, but you can watch the full process in only 3 minutes.
Read moreAverage Hourly Wage of Construction Superintendents, By State
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) defines the occupation we're examining today as "First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers," meaning the men and women in this job directly supervise employees and coordinate activities. This could either mean a construction superintendent or a foreman.
Read moreOSHA Delays Electronic Injury, Illness Reporting Deadline
The controversial Electronic Injury and Illness Reporting rule from OSHA was supposed to go into effect on December 1, 2017, but OSHA has recently delayed that enforcement to allow those affected to become familiar with the new electronic reporting system.
Read more[VIDEO] Several Injured in NYC After High Winds Cause Scaffolding Collapses
High winds can cause problems in many situations on a job site, especially with cranes and scaffolds. A horrific crane collapse in downtown New York City was caught on tape after a gust of wind knocked it down in early 2016. Last week, high winds caused more problems at construction sites, as it knocked over a scaffold above a busy sidewalk and sent a suspended scaffold swinging out of control and crashing into a building.
Read moreThe Ultimate Construction Holiday Gift Guide 2017
If you can believe it, we’re already in the middle of gift giving season as December is quickly approaching. Sorting through dozens of aisles in stores and hundreds of pages on line looking for that perfect gift for the construction professional in your life can leave you confused and frustrated. Construction Junkie is here to save the day with our 3rd Annual Ultimate Construction Holiday Gift Guide. Be sure to check out our 2015 and 2016 guide for additional ideas!
Read more[VIDEO] Guy Hilariously Yells at Bus After Bus Ruins His Perfect View of Georgia Dome Demolition
Getting the perfect view of a major building demolition can get you millions of hits, or even better, shared by us right here on Construction Junkie. Have your video get epic-ly photobombed and you’ll get even more views and definitely shared by us.
Read moreAverage Hourly Wage of Iron & Steel Workers, By State
Structural iron and steel workers often work from great heights when installing the structural and reinforcing steel and iron on buildings, bridges, and other structures. From 2016 to 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects overall employment of ironworkers to grow 13%, which is higher than the average growth rate of all industries. That's good news if you're currently and iron worker or about to become one.
With that growth assumption in mind, let's take a look at how much steel and iron workers are currently being paid in each state.
Read moreVideo of Arcing Power Line Shows You Exactly Why To Stay a Safe Distance Away
Contact with overhead power lines is a major hazard when working on most construction sites and especially when working from elevated platforms or with heavy machinery.
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