Next to warning signs and barricades, the sight of a crew wearing hard hats is probably the most visible indicator of a construction zone. The use and design of the modern hard hat have changed over the years, but one thing has remained the same — a dedication to safety on the work site. In […]
Many of us would love to completely remodel our kitchen space. From worn out components to dated styling, it’s easy for this frequently used space to become an eyesore. Before you wipe our your savings along with your cabinets with a sledgehammer, there are some DIY makeover methods to breathe new life into your kitchen […]
How many of us can say that $150 at a construction supply store could change our lives forever? For those living in third-world conditions all over the world, one specific $150 product is completely changing lives potentially for generations to come.
The Societal Cost of Dirt Floors
Imagine never being able to escape an overall feeling of […]
No matter one’s political stance concerning the environment, most everyone is in agreement that people should be doing more to protect the environment. Environmental precautions extend into the construction industry as well. The construction process uses a lot of energy and creates a lot of waste, making it very necessary for the entire industry to […]
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Unless you’re in the construction industry, your experience with remedying wobble in a structure is probably sliding a sugar packet under the foot of a diner table. For a structure to wobble is not only annoying but can be perpetually dangerous — making it a […]
Most people would assume they have a fairly good understanding of the construction industry due. I mean, who hasn’t driven by a work site and felt they understood what was going on? Though the profession is highly visible to the public (the orange vest certainly help), there are a lot of misunderstandings and misconceptions about […]
While workplace safety for you may mean remembering to lift the new water cooler bottle with your knees or to remember to stand up every hour, construction workers have many other safety issues to remember. In this piece, we’ll look at a variety of personal safety precautions that construction workers take on a daily basis.
Protect […]
As you’ve probably been inspired by many do-it-yourself shows on TV as of late, you may be getting the itch to remodel sections of your home. With remodeling comes a certain amount of home demolition. While it seems as simple as taking a sledgehammer through a wall for an open-concept feel, there are many details […]
On the morning of Thursday, December 13, 2018, a group from Tulsa’s Junior Achievement were invited by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Oklahoma to tour the site of a construction project, “Village On Main” in Jenks, Oklahoma. The project has been under the direction of Cowen Construction. The aim of the tour was to […]
Fixing A Problem With An Icon
It’s the middle of the 19th century and the population of New York City is exploding. While the borough of Manhattan is a hotbed of industry and jobs, space is limited on the island, making the price of housing tremendously expensive. Ferries do their best to take passengers across the […]
