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That's What Happens When You Bring a Gun to a Snake Fight

Don’t worry, honey, I’ll take care of that snake for you. . . Oh (explicit!!!) This funny clip shows what happens when A: you mess with snakes, and B: you’re not a very good shot. Before you try to pull off a stunt like this, make sure you at least hit the range first. Folks …

Crane Blocking: How Much is Enough?

It is always important to consider ground support around the entire working area, not just where the load will be lifted. It is common to think that if the ground is firm enough under the outriggers toward the lift, then the crane will be supported. However, this 500 ton All-Terrain crane has several tons of …

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Hand-Me-Down Rigging Knowledge?

Were they shown how to do it by a co-worker, who received their training from the person before?<br>Were they hired assuming they knew what they were doing because they were a rigger in their last job?<br>Did they just need a job and they showed up on time?

How Construction Exoskeletons Work

Construction exoskeletons make work easier and take strain off workers. They make a safer work environment for all involved in the project.

What Are Industrial Cranes Used For In Construction?

Astro Welding &amp; Fabricating examines how industrial cranes are used by construction companies.

What does collaboration in construction look like?

The challenges facing the construction industry may be complex and multi-layered, but there are some solutions that solve multiple problems at once.

Rigging Safety 101: Seven Basic Safe Rigging Practices

This article covers the seven basic safe rigging practices.

Aluminum Bridge Design: Aluminum Construction Benefits

Discover the benefits and advantages of aluminum bridge construction from GatorBridge. Learn how aluminum bridge designs outlast other traditional bridge materials.

Boat Rigging Tips

By Mark Romanack A fishing boat is a big investment and to get the most performance and enjoyment from that investment requi...

Are you guilty of bid rigging?

It may seem like an innocent enough technique: you coordinate with one or several other bidders for a government job to raise the price of the goods or services and/or to ensure that a chosen company

Can Construction Adopt the Pixar Model?

The film and construction industries have a common production model. Both work on projects that have an overall vision from the owner (or executive producer) and onboard highly experienced contractors to complete a difficult project in a short amount of time. Both are increasingly dependent on technology and people skilled in using it.<br>After the crew finishes, it scatters and may not work together again for years.

The Benefits of Rigging and Transport Services

Rigging is usually required on projects with large equipment.

Survival Skills: 3 Tricks for Rigging Tarp Shelters

One of the most quick and easy to erect survival shelters is a tarp shelter. It offers little warmth, but it can be a great refuge from biting winds, cold rain, and hot sun. Most tarps have grommets, which are great for tying off lines. But what if your tarp (or similar material) doesn’t have grommets where you need them? Or the grommets have been torn out? Or you need a tarp shelter that can break down quickly? In those situations, use these…

Remember These Things When Renting a Construction Crane

Astro Crane discusses the things you should consider when renting a construction crane for your next project. Learn more by reading their new blog post.

AQHA: What Are Western Saddle Riggings?

How to Gain Support for Trade: Stop Rigging It to Redistribute Upward

CEPR is a non-partisan think tank focused on providing data based analysis of the most important economic and social issues.

Engineered Rigging Hires Darlage

The heavy lifting equipment and engineering specialist, Engineered Rigging, has hired Nick Darlage as director of projects. Darlage is based at the company’s facility in Valparaiso, Ind., where he coordinates internal and external resources throughout the project life cycle — from concept to completion. Darlage brings 13 years of experience to the job. Prior to... Read More