How school visits are shifting perceptions of construction

NexGen is changing how students see construction – from hard hats to human impact. (Images: NexGen)Through school visits, workshops and hands-on experiences, NexGen is closing the reality gap between what young Australians think construction is … The post How school visits are shifting perceptions of construction appeared first on Inside Construction.

Take breaks, buddy up: Tips for beating the heat

Ventilated hard hats, “heat buddies” and electrolyte drinks are just a few of the ways that Curran Young Construction helps keep workers cool.

Recession-proofing construction businesses with AP automation

Hard hats on, costs down: Automate AP to beat delays, boost cash flow and recession-proof builds.

What gives with head protection? Why workers want to keep their hard hats and ditch safety helmets.

Switching safety gear is tough — until you try it. See how the right helmet blends safety and tradition.

Durham, NC, Tower Project Team Stays Informed With Buildots

In order to track progress, workers with Samet Construction are using 360° cameras on their hard hats to record their work on the 670,000-sq-ft, 27-story Novus mixed-use tower in Durham, N.C.

The B1M - Building the Hoover Dam, 15082018

The incredible construction story behind the Hoover Dam - a 1930s infrastructure project that now provides water and electricity to millions across the south western United States [The first hard hats began to be used during this project, as the concrete surfaces were 'smoothed'!]