Federal Judge Blocks Construction of Keystone XL Pipeline In Montana, a federal judge blocked the $8 billion Keystone XL Pipeline construction so there will be more time to study the environmental impact that the project could have on the area.…
Associated Training Services would like to thank all military personnel and Veterans and wish you all a Happy Veterans Day. Happy Veterans Day! If you have served in the military, you have a GI Bill that is available to cover the cost…
Several major construction projects have been announced recently. The largest project getting underway is the Time Square development which is budgeted for $2.5 billion. The TSX Broadway project is set to start construction by Winter 2019. This project will include…
The Average Crane Operator Wages? There is a high demand for crane operators in the construction industry. Crane operators must undergo extensive training to safely operate these large pieces of machinery. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of…
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…
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…
Women succeeding in construction continue to face an uphill battle while trying to advance their careers in the construction industry, but they are making strides. Women are working together to overcome the gender barrier and are supporting one another. A…
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…
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…
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…