1754- Inventor of gas lighting, William Murdoch, is born in Scotland.
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... read more →
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... read more →
1923- London dock strike ends.
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... read more →
1871- American engineer, Orville Wright, is born in Ohio.
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... read more →
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:... read more →
Washington D.C.’s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge is being replaced to the tune of $441 million. The project will be led by AECOM, alongside Archer Western Construction and Granite Construction. Originally built... read more →
1888- The patent for the circular saw is filed.