Alexis Nicols, Author at Under the Hard Hat

Alexis Nicols

July 14, 2025

How much money it costs to build a dam: The full breakdown

Dams cost billions to build and maintain. With cheaper renewables rising, are they still worth it? Learn why dams may be a thing of the…

Wellness

July 12, 2025

Why construction workers should use magnesium lotion

Alexis Nicols

Magnesium lotion can ease muscle pain, speed up recovery, and help you sleep better after a hard day's work.

Wellness

July 9, 2025

Built to last: Why bone health in construction matters

Alexis Nicols

Bone health supports strength, mobility, and injury prevention, especially in physically demanding industries like construction.

Safety

July 7, 2025

Breaking the fall: Top strategies to prevent slips, trips, and falls

Alexis Nicols

Slips, trips, and falls are leading causes of injury in construction. Proper training, awareness, and gear can prevent accidents and protect your team.

Glass curtain wall being installed on an engineered timber multi story green, sustainable, residential high rise apartment building construction project

News

July 4, 2025

Nova Scotia to host Canada’s first large-scale mass timber plant

Alexis Nicols

Nova Scotia is now home to Canada’s first large-scale mass timber facility creating jobs, cutting emissions, and providing housing solutions.

Professional Development

July 3, 2025

How to become a plumber in 5 simple steps

Alexis Nicols

From training to certification, find out how to become a plumber, how much it costs, salary ranges, and your career outlook in the U.S.

Healthy Food Truck

July 2, 2025

The best fruits for a natural energy boost (ranked)

Alexis Nicols

Medjpool dates and Mango make our list of best fruits for a natural energy boost improving focus and stamina for a heavy workday.

AI & Technology

July 1, 2025

Rosendin electric robot triples solar panel installation speed

Alexis Nicols

Rosendin’s robotic system is speeding up solar panel installs while improving safety and cutting labor needs.

Wellness

June 28, 2025

Gut and heart connection: Everything construction workers need to know

Alexis Nicols

Heart disease is a significant issue in the AEC industry, and the gut and heart connection plays a key role in lower your risk.

Healthy Food Truck

June 28, 2025

Energy drinks vs coffee: What gives a better energy boost?

Alexis Nicols

Energy drinks and coffee each provide a boost in energy but their effects on health, crash potential, and energy differ.

Design

June 27, 2025

16 tips to make your build more energy-efficient

Alexis Nicols

From sustainable systems to smart insulation and LEED certification, creating energy-efficient buildings is critical for builders today.

High voltage lines and power pylons in a flat and green agricultural landscape on a sunny day with clouds in the blue sky. Cloudy and rainy.

Professional Development

June 27, 2025

How to become a lineman in 6 steps (plus what you’ll earn)

Alexis Nicols

Learn how to become a lineman in the US from training and apprenticeships to pay, job outlook, and career tips for long-term success.

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