In an ultimate display of irony, a bird’s nest has delayed the construction of a building meant to help birds. Even more ironically, the bird that’s nesting on the site may have actually been released by the company in the past. This isn’t the first case of an animal causing a funny construction delay this year, we recently wrote about city officials who blamed mice for eating their construction drawings.
Read moreEnglish Farmer Ordered to Tear Down Castle He Built and Hid Behind Hay Bales
In a legal battle that has lasted for more than 8 years, a farmer in Salfords, Surrey, England has been ordered by the High Courts to tear down the house he built in 2002. It’s an extremely bizarre story that ended with the threat of jail time.
Read more9 Construction Workers Injured after Structural Collapse in Louisiana
18 construction workers were on site of the under construction addition to the Willis-Knighton North Hospital in Shreveport, LA when a second story concrete slab collapsed. 9 workers were injured in the collapse, but it does not appear that any of the injuries are life threatening. The local Fire Chief, Scott Wolverton, told KSLA local news that the most difficult part of his team’s job was determining whether or not anyone was trapped under the rubble.
Read moreDon't Miss Out on This Great DeWALT Deal
Today only, Amazon has a DeWALT 20v Brushless combo Drill and Impact Kit on sale for $199! Home Depot is currently listing this set at $279, so it's a steal of a deal, especially for a random Thursday. The offer only lasts until 12am PST, so act fast!
- Brushless motor delivers up to 57% more run time over brushed
- XR Li-Ion batteries with fuel gauge provide 33% more capacity over standard packs
- DCD790 20V MAX* 1/2" drill/driver compact lightweight design fits into tight areas
- DCF886 20V MAX 1/4" impact driver compact design fits into tight areas
- Both tools feature LED lights with 20 second trigger release delay providing increased visibility in dark or confined spaces
Enter to Win a Milwaukee ½" Hammer Drill Kit with ONE-KEY ($349 Value)
Construction Junkie is excited to announce a giveaway of one of the most advanced cordless hammer drills on the market, the Milwaukee Tool M18 Fuel ½” Hammer Drill with ONE-Key. The hammer drill boasts torque of 1200 in-lbs, 2 speeds (RPM 0-550/0-2,000), and a BPM of 0-32,000. Besides the tool, also included in the kit (and this giveaway) is (2) XC5.0 extended capacity batteries, an M18 & M12 multi-voltage charger, a side handle, bit holder, belt clip, and carrying case
Read moreWhoops, Demolition Company Knocks Down Wrong House in Texas
December 26, 2015 was a nightmare for many Rowlett, Texas residents as an EF4 tornado ripped through the city, leveling many housing and thousands without power. Thankfully no one was killed by the storm, but 23 people were injured. For those who were fortunate enough to have a house still standing, there were plenty of repairs that still needed to be made.
Read moreConstruction Worker Impaled by Rebar, Survives
Falls account for a large amount of on the job injuries, especially in construction. Because of that, many of the safety precautions construction workers take revolve around preventing falls. Unfortunately for 40 year old Santosh Nayak, a construction worker from India, he not only fell from the building he was working on, but landed face down on top of a 6 foot long piece of steel rebar, according to Central European News.
Read moreMice Eat Construction Drawings, Hilariously Delaying Project
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Read moreOne Mile Tall Building in Tokyo Proposed for 2045
Do you remember the days when you built the tallest building in the world it would hold the record for longer than one month? Well it seems in this new "Global Economy" that every country needs a super tall statement. Japan has joined the conversation with the newly proposed mile-high skyscraper that is set to reach a height of 5,577ft (read: one mile). If you are new to the super tall skyscraper game, you may not know that the announced height of 5,577 feet is like a "ASPR" (the Architects Suggested Project Height) kind of like an MSRP for the consumer industry, because there are always multiple projects in the works to be the tallest. These final heights are a closely guarded secret that is often not reviled until the final months of the project.
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