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The Rise of the Machines, Redux: Robot Quadrocopters to Build Homes, Maybe Let Us Live in Them

Every time we catch up with developments in quadrocopter technology they seem to be getting even more astonishing. What's next, construction on the moon? Don't laugh. READ MORE

Tip for Construction Equipment Rental Jobs: NEW EPA EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS

by Michael Crouch New regulations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on effluent limitations for the construction industry are now in effect. The final regulations establishing Clean Water Act (CWA) technology-based ...READ MORE

Construction Equipment Rental Tip: ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROCEDURES

by Julie Rubio Electricity provides us with lights and power, both on the job and at home. It's such a normal part of our lives that we often forget that all that power can be dangerous, too. We've all experienced minor electric ...READ MORE

Tips for Construction Equipment Rental Jobs: OSHA ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS AND FREQUENT VIOLATIONS

by Julie Rubio OSHA has a number of electrical safety regulations (29 CFR, Subpart S, 1910.301 to 1910.399), most of which involve the design of electrical installations. The top four electrical violations in a recent fiscal ...READ MORE

WorkerExpress, a Startup to Innovate Construction Labor, Launches at the d.school Beta Trade Show

Last week, we saw how the Stanford d.school's new building was designed for innovation. This week, how the school converted into a trade show to give students an opportunity to showcase--and sell--their ideas. READ MORE

Greening your Atlanta Equipment Rental Job

Ever wonder what to do with all the ‘garbage’ generated on construction sites? The broken concrete, old windows and doors, scrap metal? Well Paul J. Hoffman recently tackled the topic of how we can decrease our footprint by ...READ MORE

Lighting your Construction Site, Safety Tips for Heavy Equipment Rentals

To alleviate construction related delays, there has been an increase in night-time highway construction projects. If you find yourself working nights, you’ll be facing a different set of challenges than you would during daylight ...READ MORE

Construction Safety and Your Heavy Equipment Rental Projects

Team members who have been given supervisory authority over safety procedures have a very important position. Essentially, they are responsible for their safety and that of the other team members. It is always a good time to recap ...READ MORE

SPRING CLEANING AND PRESSURE WASHING MADE EASY WITH CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RENTALS

With spring finally here, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outside. But spring cleaning duties come first and they extend past the inside of a home. Sometimes the old garden hose just doesn’t do the trick when ...READ MORE

Protecting Your Crew on Heavy Construction Equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be considered prior to beginning any construction project. There are many categories of PPE and numerous things to consider when determining what type of equipment is necessary for your ...READ MORE

Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Brings Residents Home

If you’re considering purchasing a home, land or real estate in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley or one of the many surrounding communities, chances are you’re interested in the local airport – how convenient is it, what ...READ MORE

Coming Soon: "Melting" Drywall That Cools Your Home

A new type of dry-wall could shave 20% off of cooling costs.READ MORE

New York's Architectural Eyesores Become Public Art

The Downtown Alliance's Re:Construction program spruces up building sites around New York City with work by local artists.READ MORE

Off the Deep End: A Look at the Decline of Dubai

Deserts have a way of reclaiming whatever is built upon them. In the case of Dubai, the global financial implosion has sent that process into overdrive. After six years of frenzied expansion, during which the population grew at 7% annually and nearly $600 billion went into construction, reality has come rushing into view.READ MORE

D-Build Documents the History Behind Reclaimed Home Materials

Want to buy floorboards that come with a rich history? Turn to D-Build, an online marketplace for reclaimed home materials. The prototype site, designed by Rob Englert and Grant Meacham, will sell material from dismantled homes and ...READ MORE

Will Obama's $5 Billion Pledge to NIH Boost Manufacturing and Construction Too?

Yesterday Obama pledged $5 billion toward biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) over the next two years. Ostensibly, this is in addition to the $10.4 billion that was allocated to NIH when the American ...READ MORE

Universal Studios Dubailand: A Case Study on the Rise and Fall of Dubai

They had everything they needed: Space, money, time, workers, tourists, big brands, and, perhaps most importantly, hype. Just a few years ago, the developers of Dubailand--an enormous $64 billion, 107-square-mile mega-theme ...READ MORE

Off the Deep End: A Look at the Decline of Dubai

Deserts have a way of reclaiming whatever is built upon them. In the case of Dubai, the global financial implosion has sent that process into overdrive. After six years of frenzied expansion, during which the population grew at 7% annually and nearly $600 billion went into construction, reality has come rushing into view.READ MORE

Rennovations Are Complete at the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot in California

Barnhart Inc completes renovations at the MCRD in California. Two buildings were involved in the project. Construction cost of each facility was $8.8 millionREAD MORE