There are about two ways to bring down a structure: piece by piece or in a fiery blaze of destruction. The only problem with the second choice is that it’s typically followed by weeks, months, or even years of cleanup, but it makes for a great viewing experience.
Read moreThe 8 Coolest Construction Projects of 2015
Thousands of construction projects happen every year, involving millions of construction workers, so it is indeed difficult to pick the coolest of them all in any given year. Nevertheless, we have compiled a list of 8 of our favorite and coolest building projects from around the world for your enjoyment.
Read moreThe 9 Best Demolition Videos of 2015
I’m not sure that there are many things more satisfying to watch than a good demolition video and 2015 was full of them. Emerging technologies, like drones, only make the views even better. We’ve compiled our favorite demolition videos from the past year, from the incredible to the heart stopping. Enjoy!
Read more6 Stories from 2015 That Prove Construction Workers are Great People
Some say the news is all doom and gloom, and, for the most part, they’re right. People respond to controversy and negativity, but there is always room to highlight the positive things in the world. Throughout the year, we’ve compiled a list of positive stories that prove that construction workers aren’t just the cat-calling, hard headed men that we’re so often portrayed as.
Read moreWatch the Second Largest Haul Truck in the World Get Assembled
Photo by Lidingo, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Liebherr T 282 C is one of the largest haul trucks in the world, in terms of payload capacity, and its assembly is no less impressive. In fact, the size of the haul truck requires a tower crane for final assembly. These mining trucks, due to their size, are not built like your normal sedan. There are nearly no stamped parts and every piece is welded together for strength and durability.
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It is also an international affair, many of the parts come from Germany, Canada and the United States and the final assembly in this case takes place in Australia. The hauler itself without payload is over 237 tons and with a full load it can reach a total gross vehicle weight of over 600 tons. That means that the Lieberr T 282 C has the payload capacity equal to the weight of a Boeing 747.
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Tips for Preventing Fires in Heavy Construction Equipment
Photo by Arvell Dorsey Jr., CC BY 2.0
Fires are never expected to happen, but when they do, you better be prepared. Komatsu America recently put together a quick video that highlights a few easy ways to prevent fires from starting in your rolling construction equipment on the job site. Most fires can be prevented by conducting simple checks, so requiring periodic checks on your job site can not only save lives or injury, but save tons of time and money in the future.
Read morePut Overboots on Over Your Work Boots So Much Easier with the Simple Trick
Sometimes the way to do something doesn’t have to be the toughest way. Slipping overboots on over your work boots seems less like “slipping” and more like “jamming” and “forcing” some times.
Read moreWatch Massive 800 Ton Excavator Be Assembled on Site from Start to Finish
You’ve probably seen an excavator most days of your life, especially if you work in construction, but, unless you work in the mining industry you’ll never see something as big as the Liebherr R 9800, a roughly 800 ton excavator. Standing at 36’3” high, 28’9” wide, and 83’0” long, this mega machine can load 75-93 tons of material per pass.
Read moreTimelapse Video Shows 3 Year Long Bridge Demolition
Port Mann Bridge, British Columbia. Photo by waferboard, CC BY 2.0
The original Port Mann Bridge stood tall in British Columbia for nearly 50 years before officials decided to replace it with a wider bridge of the same name. Built in 1964, was four lanes wide and, at the time it was built was the most expensive stretch of road in Canada. The new bridge it was replaced by spans 10 lanes wide and held the title of the widest bridge in the world until the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge was completed in 2013.
Read more4 Tape Measure Tricks You May Not Have Known
Everybody has a tape measure and, chances are, you’ve been using one since you were a small child, helping your parents out with things around the house. Sometimes, when instruments are so familiar, we never stop to think why exactly they’re designed the way they are.
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On Tuesday morning, February 23, the Syracuse Fire Department responded to a call about a collapsed crane on a construction site near the university. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.