Wisconsin, home of cheese, Milwaukee Tool, and 3 months of tolerable weather per year, lands just outside the top 5 on our countdown, continuing the overall dominance of the Midwest Region. The state is very close to average when it comes to cost of living, at 2.8% below national average.
Read more[VIDEO] Checking In on the Medieval Castle Being Built With 13th Century Construction Techniques
Guedelon Castle, via YouTube
Two and a half years ago, I came across one of the most interesting construction projects I’ve ever seen, called The Guedelon Castle. In a world with cordless power tools, smartphones, and tables strewn across the jobsite, the Guedlon Castle is being constructed solely from 13th Century building techniques in Burgundy, France.
Read moreThe Top States to Work in Construction: #7 Ohio
To be honest, being an Ohio resident, I figured Ohio would end up around the #25 mark on this list. The state, as a whole, tends to be extremely centered, whether it’s politics, geography, weather, or many other indicators. I can’t say there’s anything overly exciting about living in Ohio, but it is simply a nice place to live.
Read moreThe Top States to Work in Construction: #8 North Dakota
Wellll, North Dakota will be certainly be enjoying these bragging rights. Not only do they land in the top 10 of the countdown, the Dakota to the south of them landed at #45. As the 19th largest state by land area, North Dakota is also ranked 47th in both population and density. It has a slightly lower than average cost of living, at 1.1% below the national average and 0.7% lower than South Dakota, according to MERIC.
Read moreABC Offers Resources for Contractors Affected by the Federal Government Shutdown
As the Federal Government rages on in a record setting timeline, many contractors working on Federal contracts will be affected. The Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC), has compiled a group of resources to help assist those contractors until the government is fully up and running.
It’s important to note, first, that several agencies that serve the construction industry are not affected, including the Department of Labor, Defense, Education, Energy, and Veterans Affairs.
For those agencies that are performing construction work that are affected, however, ABC suggests that contractors visit that agency’s website first and/or consult the agency’s Contingency Plan and FAQs During a Lapse in Appropriations.
The E-Verify system, which is confirms employment eligibility of their employees, is also currently unavailable until funding is released to the Department of Homeland Security. That system is used for contractors performing work under a federal or certain public works contracts. To find out more about the E-Verify shutdown, please visit their website.
Full story: Resources for Contractors Affected by the Federal Government Shutdown | ABC
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The Top States to Work in Construction: #9 Kansas
Kansas, the state that we can thank for a large portion of our wheat, corn, sorghum, and soybeans, lands just inside the top 10 at #9. With a relatively low population density, ranked 40th in the country, Kansas is also one of the most affordable states to live in. Their cost of living is the 4th lowest int he country, according to MERIC, at 10.3% below the national average.
Read moreThe 7 Coolest Construction Projects of 2018
The Crown Sydney, via Youtube
“Coolest,” in its very essence, is a very subjective term, but I tried my best to cover construction projects throughout the world that set themselves apart, through either design, construction method, or situation.
Read moreThe Top States to Work in Construction: #10 Indiana
We’ve finally made it to the top 10 on our countdown and the Hoosier State, Indiana, is on the board. The state of Indiana is ranked 38th in total land area, 17th in total population, and 1st in amount of basketball hoops affixed to the side of a barn.
Read moreConstruction Junkie’s Top 10 Posts of 2018
As we approach our fourth full year on the interwebs, it’s always nice to reflect back on the some of the things that our readers enjoyed the most in the previous year. Our goal every year is to bring you the most interesting construction related stories involving technology, tools, safety, and events around the world, although some posts can be for pure entertainment, like our extensive collection of demolition videos.
Read moreThe Top States to Work in Construction: #11 Pennslyvania
Landing just outside the top 10 on our countdown is Pennsylvania. The nation’s second state admitted to the union also has the 5th highest population in the country and a cost of living index that is just above the national average, at 1.6% higher.
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