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What 3 Cities Are Doing to Become More Resilient
July 11, 2017
A Rockefeller-backed initiative is changing the way cities think about their future. The new buzzword in sustainability circles is “resilience.” Not only are mayors and builders...
6 Unique Structures Made with Unusual Building Materials
July 11, 2017
Sure, the price of lumber could increase due to a tariff recently imposed on Canadian softwood lumber — but who needs lumber, anyway? Check out these one-of-kind structures from...
How to Choose the Right PPE for Working with Chemicals
July 11, 2017
Here's what employers and workers need to know about protecting themselves against chemical injuries. Eyes, lungs, skin and certain chemicals don’t mix. But not all protective...
Quick Tips: What is a DEF tank?
July 6, 2017
If you’ve noticed a tank with a blue cap on some of the newer diesel construction vehicles you rent, you may be wondering what it is. The answer: It’s a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)...
The Rise of the Smart Campus
July 5, 2017
First there were smart homes and smart cities (not to mention smart construction equipment). Now college campuses are smartening up by embracing the Internet of Things (IoT)...
Essential Trench Safety Tips
July 5, 2017
In 2016, 23 construction workers died while working in trenches. Although numerous safety standards, precautions, and preventive measures for working in trenches already exist, the...
A New Approach to Recruiting: Construction Summer Camp for Girls
June 29, 2017
If the phrase "summer camp" evokes visions of horseback riding, campfire singalongs and days spent swimming in an idyllic lake tucked into forested mountains, you've not yet met...
Living Alone, Together: Cohousing Communities on the Rise
June 29, 2017
Humans are social beings. While we value our personal space, many American adults, especially those on either end of the age spectrum, would rather avoid the isolation that can...
4 Ways Contractors Can Build a Team-Based Work Culture
June 28, 2017
Generation gaps, lack of trust, competing priorities, lack of open communication: These factors can slow down construction projects and even chip away at safety. But a company...
4 Woodworking Joints Any DIYer Can Master
June 27, 2017
Putting wood together can be as easy as using a nail and a hammer for basic DIY projects such as constructing a basement wall with 2” x 4” studs. But weekend warriors often need...