Madeleine Somerville, Author at Under the Hard Hat

Madeleine Somerville

March 26, 2025

Diabetes rates in construction are high: Is walking the answer?

Walking can treat or prevent diabetes by reducing blood sugar and supporting weight loss. Diet and sleep are other ways to reduce your risk.

Career

March 24, 2025

RUCK helps contractors skip the supply runs with one-stop shopping

Madeleine Somerville

Utah-based RUCK offers a single source for ordering construction materials, from lumber to piping supplies—and they can deliver within hours.

Wellness

March 19, 2025

Non-toxic mattresses: What they are and why building industry professionals should care

Madeleine Somerville

Mattresses can contain toxins like VOCs and flame retardants, which have been linked to respiratory problems, headaches, and cancer.

Healthy Food Truck

March 15, 2025

Your guide to “building” a better body: Harness the power of beans

Madeleine Somerville

Fuel your day with beans—a protein-packed, high-fiber, nutrient-dense food perfect for busy contractors, engineers, and construction pros.

AI & Technology

March 13, 2025

How AlignOps innovations are revolutionizing construction operations

Madeleine Somerville

New features like ToolWatch and busybusy help construction companies become more transparent, efficient, and safe.

News

March 12, 2025

Daimler Truck’s newest all-electric trucks have arrived in Canada

Madeleine Somerville

The EV trucks have a range of up to 257km and a GVW of up to 18,850 pounds, making them ideal for landscaping and construction…

Gear & Equipment

March 11, 2025

Meet Hitachi’s smallest excavator, the ZX17U-5N

Madeleine Somerville

With advanced hydraulics, zero tail swing, and user-friendly maintenance, the Hitachi ZX17U-5N excavator is built for precision and durability.

AI & Technology

March 11, 2025

Acumatica partners with JobPlanner and STACK for a robust, tech-based construction management tool

Madeleine Somerville

The integration offers increased collaboration, cloud-based processes, and robust preconstruction tools to boost efficiency, productivity, and profits.

News

March 11, 2025

NYC construction deaths drop to lowest in nearly a decade

Madeleine Somerville

NYC’s Department of Building reports safety wins, including seven building construction-related fatalities and an 8% decrease in injuries from five years ago.