Aug
21
Recently there has been a surge in production and demand for electric vehicles, and German automaker, Volkswagen, is hopping on trend. VW publicized earlier this year that they will be producing an entirely electric lineup starting in 2019. The car manufacturer announced Friday, to the delight of nostalgic car-enthusiasts, that...
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Aug
21
The death toll following a landslide at a coal mine in Heshun County, China on August 11th continues to rise, as four more bodies were discovered late last week. Initial reports that stated that no staff had been present during the time of the landslide have been found to have...
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Aug
21
1754- Inventor of gas lighting, William Murdoch, is born in Scotland.
Aug
21
Use these tips for safe removal: If working indoors, ensure work area is well-ventilated Never use heat guns, sanders or blow lamps to remove paint Ensure removal of paint is done by those with proper training Always wear respiratory protection Take breaks every 10-15 minutes
Aug
21
Danish firm, A.P. Moller-Maersk announced this morning that it has agreed to sell its oil and gas business to French company, Total S.A for $4.95 billion. The proposed deal, per this Fortune article, is the “company’s biggest acquisition since 1999”, and values Maersk at $7.45 billion (including debt). The transaction...
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Aug
20
1923- London dock strike ends.
Aug
20
Wear appropriate clothing (long-sleeves and pants), as well as PPE for the job at hand Take note of current and forecasted weather conditions to give yourself an idea on how you should prepare for work Properly store any chemicals that may be used
Aug
19
1871- American engineer, Orville Wright, is born in Ohio.
Aug
19
Contact local authorities prior to digging (One-Call, 811, etc.) Ensure that you have utility line locates in hand prior to digging Have a pre-excavation checklist for reminders of tasks that need to be completed Only operate equipment if you are properly trained to do so Never work under loads that...
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Aug
18
As our carbon footprint becomes an increasingly important consideration, builders are looking for eco-friendly solutions for future projects. Portland Oregon's first 'plyscraper', Framework, meets the criteria in an exciting way: the 12-story high-rise is built using sustainable panels of cross laminated timber. According to this NBC MACH News article, the advantages of...
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