Construction and repair work go beyond residential and commercial construction. It is easy to think they’re limited to those areas, but they’re not. Of the 500,000 workers in the oil and gas industry, over 30,000 are construction and extraction workers. That’s around 6% of all oil and gas industr …

Every construction site requires ample resources to function correctly, including resources for labor and material. Machines and equipment move resources in and around construction projects and perform some specific tasks humans can't execute efficiently or at all. …

In the building process of any structure, Framing comes after the foundation is poured and has dried. Then the construction crew will create the framework of the building, which consists of, among other things, beams, trusses, walls and partitions, flooring, ceilings, doorways, and window opening …

With over 7 million workers finding employment in the construction industry each year, it's not surprising that the sector plays a significant role in the U.S. economy.Both skilled and unskilled workers make construction projects come together.Construction workers help build and erect all structures …

The manufacturing of concrete has come a long way since its days of crushed and burned limestone. A craft that began as a basic mixture of crushed stone, sand, and water in early civilizations has evolved into a complex industry, making up approximately 10% of US domestic gross national product. Tod …

Have you ever wondered how a new house or building comes into existence? Besides the expense involved, most of your questions probably revolve around when the structure is finally considered "move-in ready." Every construction phase, also referred to as stage of construction, requires differ …

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that 123,990 hand injuries were reported in 2018, the latest data available. Out of these injuries, 51,130 involved cuts, and lacerations. That means 41% of all injuries involve cut injuries. One step toward reducing injuries when cut hazards are p …