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The Ultimate Construction Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Construction Junkie

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can be stressful for those in your life that are hard to buy for, especially those in the construction trades. For more gift ideas, be sure to check out our Ultimate Construction Holiday Gift Guides from 2017 , 2018 , and 2019 or our past Father's Day Gift Guides from 2018 , 2019 , and 2020.

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The Home Building Technology Revolution, Part III: The Missing Link

Pro Builder

Meanwhile, 73%—nearly 10 times as many—see recruiting and training the next generation of skilled construction workers as the answer. And that’s just on the construction (that is, product) side. . Total sales of electric vehicles (EVs) of all types in the U.S., GM predicts its vehicles will be virtually 100% electric by 2035.

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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

BD+C

The ‘Sponge City’ model looks to simultaneously address issues of flooding, water shortages and water pollution, turning entire districts and cities into landscape sponges to capture and retain stormwater and preserve it for future use.

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These Are Not Your Papa’s Power Tools

Pro Builder

5 Tough, Practical Truck Accessories for Construction Pros. Because of their high efficiency and ability to minimize electric shock, lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly popular.”. Senco has expanded its cordless framing nailer line with a full round-head model, opening the door for users of plastic collated nails.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

Business Facilities

Sustainable electricity is another example of Iowa’s forward-looking approach to meeting the needs of tomorrow. Today, Iowa generates more of its electricity from wind than any other state—more than 36 percent. At the same time, industrial electricity rates in Iowa are nearly 20 percent below the national average, and U.S.

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9 Best Work Boot Brands History, Values & Iconic Boots

Work Gearz

Using a shoe that is made for running by construction workers does not make it impossible to do your job, but it may not protect your feet from fall of heavy objects or slipping as a construction boot would do. The only development that came in more than 40 years is in boot construction technology rather than styling.

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Thorogood Boots: The Ultimate Buying Guide

Work Gearz

One unique thing that attracts me towards this brand of boots is the fact that they have work boots for every profession starting from teachers to construction workers to hikers. Today Thorogood produces nearly 250 different models of working boots for nearly all the categories of jobs in the world. The History of Thorogood Boots.