
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…

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…

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.



