Look at any construction site and you will see the big machines going about their work, cranes, excavators, trucks and so on, all play a vital role in any construction project. What you may not pay so much attention to are all the people on the site working around those machines, the laborer, so a common question is, why are…
To become a heavy equipment operator, the proper training is required to safely and professionally operate the different kinds of heavy equipment and machinery that you will be using. Associated Training Services (ATS) has been providing high-quality training for individuals for decades. Just read our reviews. The company got its start in 1959 as the National Institute for Concrete Construction.…
Women succeeding in construction continue to face an uphill battle while trying to advance their careers in the construction industry, they are making strides. Women are working together to overcome the gender barrier and are supporting one another. A recent article in Biz Women, one of the Business Journals, explained that the demand for construction workers, as well as executives…
When most people think about cranes, they think of the enormous tower cranes adjacent to skyscrapers under construction. Of course, there are other types of cranes that people don’t consider as easily. For example, if you’ve ever seen an electrician working on a telephone pole, you’ve probably seen a telescopic crane and truck. These cranes and trucks have several purposes,…
On August 14, a large section of the Morandi bridge in Genoa, Italy, collapsed during heavy rainfall. The bridge collapse caused dozens of vehicles to plunge 45 meters during a time of heavy traffic. The collapse caused 43 people to be killed. The major road, the A10 tollway crosses the Morandi bridge. This road serves the Italian Riviera and connects…
Carbon emissions and the impact of our activities on the environment have become a hot topic in almost every industry, and the heavy machinery industry is no different. In fact, many of the buildings being constructed across the country, including some of the biggest developments of the decade are designed to be environmentally friendly buildings that use a variety of…
Homes are becoming more expensive, and ways of reducing costs, for the builder and the buyer, have been in demand for some time. One of the most popular ways to reduce both cost and site construction time has been the Modular Homes approach. Modular homes, also known as factory-built, system-built or even prefabs (short for prefabricated), are not new. In…
A career in construction is a great option, it is in-demand, and with so much work being done all around the country, allows you to be a part of what is really an ongoing move to rebuild America for the 21st century. That is something to be proud of, but when choosing a construction job or new career, you always…