When construction professionals talk about cordless power tools, DeWalt is one of the first names that comes to mind. Founded in 1924 by Raymond DeWalt, the company has evolved from a single woodworking machine into a global powerhouse in the tool industry. Over the past two decades, DeWalt has led the transition from corded tools […]
Before breaking ground on any excavation project, construction professionals must answer a critical question: what type of soil lies beneath the surface. The answer determines everything from trench sloping angles to shoring requirements and overall worker safety. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established a clear framework for classifying soil into four categories
When a tower crane catches fire and collapses on a busy construction site, the footage captures more than a dramatic accident — it captures every construction professional’s worst fear. In April 2019, a crane collapsed on a construction site in Alpharetta, Georgia, near the Avalon development area, after its upper sections caught fire. The incident
When a massive five-alarm fire engulfed an Oakland construction site in 2016, crews who had spent an entire year building the apartment complex watched helplessly as their work turned to ash overnight. That devastating event serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly construction site fires can escalate and why fire protection must be woven
Fire safety remains one of the most critical considerations in modern building construction, and few organizations carry more weight in establishing these standards than the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). For construction professionals working with emerging building materials and methods, understanding how NFPA codes apply to new technologies is essential for compliance and safety. This
The year 2019 marked a defining moment in vertical construction as the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) documented a record-breaking number of supertall building completions worldwide. A total of 26 supertall buildings measuring 300 meters or above were completed, surpassing the previous record of 18 set in 2018. For those fascinated by
When the Lotte World Tower opened its doors in Seoul, South Korea in 2017, it marked a defining moment in modern skyscraper engineering. Standing at 1,819 feet (555 meters), this 123-story megatower claimed the title of the tallest building in South Korea and the fifth tallest in the world at the time. For builders and
In 2017, Caterpillar made a strategic move that signaled a major shift in how construction equipment is accessed and managed. The company acquired Yard Club, a peer-to-peer equipment sharing platform that allowed contractors to rent idle machinery to other contractors. This acquisition was not just about adding a new service to the Caterpillar portfolio. It
The year 2019 marked a defining moment in high-rise construction, as the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) reported a record-breaking number of supertall building completions worldwide. A total of 26 supertall structures measuring 300 meters or more were finished during the year, surpassing the previous record of 18 set in 2018. This
The year 2019 marked a historic milestone in vertical construction. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), 26 supertall buildings measuring 300 meters or more were completed worldwide, shattering the previous record of 18 set just one year earlier. This surge in supertall construction reflects broader trends in urbanization, land scarcity,
