A safe work environment is important no matter what type of field you are employed in, although there are some industries that warrant more effort in this respect. While you can certainly fall victim to carpal tunnel, a stiff neck, and similar conditions at a desk job, the nature of manual labor almost always places Read more…
Where would we be without saws? This may seem like a silly question, but it is actually quite an intriguing one. For one thing, every home and building you have ever seen would cease to exist. No manmade structure would be possible without the use of saws. While animals have adapted incredibly to the environment, Read more…
Every once in a while, architecturally significant and beautiful buildings appear that forever changes a city’s skyline and wows the construction community. These buildings become tourist attractions and are forever revered for the construction feats that contributed to their building. Read on to learn about five buildings that changed construction forever. Flatiron Building, Manhattan Construction began on Read more…
Original publication – 9/11/2013; Revised November, 2020 Being the best guy on the job site requires investing in the best professional construction tools. After all, bending, cutting and tying rebar isn’t easy. Today’s rebar tools offer a combination of power and safety, and new technology helps them weigh less than ever. Listed below are just Read more…
Due to its long-lasting durability and ability to support a significant amount of weight and pressure, reinforced steel (rebar) has long been used in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. It is the material that provides the supporting framework for everything ranging from bridges to skyscrapers, and is best known for its long-term Read more…
One essential tool that every homeowner and contractor needs to have is a bolt cutter. When you need to cut a chain or bust through a padlock when you have misplaced the key, a bolt cutter can make short work of the job. You will only be wasting your time if you try to cut Read more…
Construction zones are busy places with many activities going on at once. With so much happening in a relatively small space, construction sites can be dangerous places if safety rules and proper protocols aren’t followed. Following a few common sense safety guidelines helps keep workers and on-site visitors safe from accident, injury or even fatality. Read more…
What are the advantages to purchasing refurbished equipment? Buying refurbished tools allows you to purchase high-quality equipment, such as rebar cutters, rebar benders and portable saws, at a substantially reduced cost. Refurbished tools can cost 20 to 30 percent less than brand new ones. Where do these tools come from? Refurbished tools are generally those returned Read more…
Originally called Ward’s Folly by those who doubted its durability, Ward’s Castle in Rye Brook, NY still stands as a testament to modern concrete architecture. Designed and erected between 1873 and 1875 by engineer William E. Ward and architect Robert Mook, the 17 room house was constructed using over 36,000 barrels of reinforced cement. No Read more…
Are you looking for a creative way to spruce up your home’s décor? If so, have you ever considered making a piece of art of furniture out of rebar? As silly as this may seem, just know that many homeowners and businesses have used reinforced steel to craft some of the most beautiful pieces around. Read more…