Madeleine Somerville, Author at Under the Hard Hat

Madeleine Somerville

September 20, 2024

Is the future of road maintenance a robot?

Road repairs are expensive, time-consuming, and never seem to end. A UK-based company called Robotiz3d thinks it’s come up with a better way.

Gear & Equipment

September 17, 2024

New Holland introduces ML35T and ML50T loaders

Madeleine Somerville

New Holland Construction has added two new small articulated loaders (SAL)—ML35T and ML50T—to its lineup, designed for performance, durability, and safety. In a press release…

News

September 12, 2024

Alberta hopes new program will spark interest in skilled trades

Madeleine Somerville

Officials hope hands-on activities at the TELUS Science Centre will inspire children to pursue careers in the skilled trades.

Healthy Food Truck

September 11, 2024

Should skilled trades workers be taking collagen peptides?

Madeleine Somerville

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and is essential to maintain the health and structure of skin, hair, tendons, and joints.

Gear & Equipment

September 10, 2024

Meet the 9 most powerful chainsaws on the market

Madeleine Somerville

The Echo CS590 takes the top spot for the most powerful gas chainsaw, but EGO Power+ CS2005 ranks first for the best electric chainsaw.

Career

September 9, 2024

Instabuilt homes break ground in Texas

Madeleine Somerville

Built offsite, installed in hours, and eco-friendly—InstaBuilt is quickly on their way to become the future of homebuilding.

Mental Health

September 9, 2024

How CIASP is working towards a zero-suicide construction industry

Madeleine Somerville

Through resources, education, training, and support, CIASP hopes to break the stigma of discussing mental health in construction.

Healthy Food Truck

September 7, 2024

10 healthy on-the-go lunches for busy trades workers

Madeleine Somerville

Spend less and eat healthier by packing your lunchbox with a parmesan tuna sandwich, dill pickle chicken salad, or protein-packed veggie wrap.

Mental Health

September 4, 2024

Building calm: How a meditation practice can benefit contractors

Madeleine Somerville

Meditation can improve your stress levels, your sleep, and even your relationships, meaning that this ancient practice might just become your most valuable tool.