Trenches and excavations are dug on the majority of construction projects, mostly for foundations, utilities, among other purposes. When construction workers have to enter those trenches and excavations, there are a variety of hazards that exist, the biggest hazards being cave-ins. A cubic yard of soil can weigh over 2,000 pounds, nearly the weight of the average car, so without proper protections for that worker, he or she can be killed or severely injured.
Read moreHome Depot and Lowe’s Commit Money, Pre-Apprenticeship Programs to Build Construction Workforce
There’s been a largely unfocused effort across the industry to try to bridge the workforce gap, but two retail giants recently announced that they are putting their money where their mouth is and committing their time and money to the effort. Construction jobs are an often overlooked profession that can pay very well without the requirement of getting a college degree.
Read moreAverage Hourly Wage of Elevator Installers, By State
Elevator installers and repairers do exactly that, install and repair elevators. As specific as the job is, it's actually the highest paid construction trade that doesn't require anything more than a high school diploma. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that the job outlook for the profession is expected to increase by 12% through the year 2026, which is higher than average.
Read moreOSHA Sets Enforcement Date for New Beryllium Exposure Limit in Construction
First announced in January 2017, OSHA’s new beryllium exposure limit for construction workers was originally supposed to be in full effect on March 12, 2018. The administration just announced last Friday that the new enforcement date for the rule will be May 11, 2018.
Read moreAverage Hourly Wage of Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers, By State
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers, commonly referred to as "rod busters," are responsible for positioning and tying reinforcing steel rebar, cables, and mesh for use in concrete. Rebar workers are usually also responsible for bending and cutting the reinforcement material.
Read more52-Story Building Demolition in New York Could Be Tallest Demo Ever
We’ve seen a lot of huge demolitions since Construction Junkie began in 2015, including an entire New York City block and a 27 story high rise in China that was never used, but we’ve never seen a demolition as massive as the one JPMorgan Chase announced they are going to start on their existing 52-story headquarters in Manhattan, New York City.
Read more2018 Winners of Most Innovative Products at World of Concrete Announced
Over the years, the World of Concrete has become one of the premier construction events across the country. The name may make you think it’s strictly related to concrete, but the truth is that anyone in the industry can find value in attending the massive event. Each year, the Most Innovative Products featured at the World of Concrete are chosen and Hanley Wood, a construction information and marketing company, recently announced the winners.
Read more$1.3 Million Bottle of Vodka Found on Construction Site
Of all the crazy things found on a construction site, an item recently found in Copenhagen, Denmark might just top them all.
Read moreAverage Hourly Wage of Pipelayers, By State
Pipelayers, common teammates of heavy equipment operators, are responsible for laying pipe for storm, sanitary, or water systems. Pipelayers can work with a variety of different materials, including reinforced concrete panels (RCP), ductile iron, HDPE, and PVC. This is considered more of an exterior site work task, as opposed to plumbers, who run the piping on the interior side of buildings.
Read moreFlight Carrying 84 Plumbers Forced to Land Due to Plumbing Issues
Sometimes irony just makes a story too hard not to share.
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