Exploring California’s largest vegetated bridge

December 20, 2024

Construction on the United States’ largest vegetated bridge is well underway. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is a raised overpass covered with trees and greenery that will offer local wildlife almost an acre of safe passage across California’s busy US 101 Ventura freeway.  Chicago-based Rock Design Associates designed the $92 million project, which will allow…

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The RodBot: a Canadian-made solution to safe rod handling

December 19, 2024

Hand and finger injuries account for nearly 50% of accidents in drilling industries, and manual rod-handling is a significant cause. Two Canadian companies have collaborated to make these injuries a thing of the past. The RodBot—a hydraulic rod-handling robot—is the result of a partnership between Ontario-based MedaTech and New Brunswick-based Major Drilling. MedaTech explains that…

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Food dyes and your health—what construction professionals need to know

December 18, 2024

Artificial food dyes like Yellow No. 5 and Blue No. 1 are linked to cancer, hyperactivity, and contaminants that can cause long-term health issues.

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Always getting sick on the job? Here’s why it happens and how to stay healthy

December 14, 2024

Instead of stocking up on Kleenex, boost your immune system by getting more sleep, eating nutrient-dense food, and finding ways to de-stress.

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