Madeleine Somerville, Author at Under the Hard Hat

Madeleine Somerville

March 15, 2025

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

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.

News

March 7, 2025

California announces $13 million to reduce barriers for women in construction

Madeleine Somerville

The funding covers childcare and anti-harassment training to address two of the biggest roadblocks to women in trades.

Projects

March 7, 2025

Data center construction projects underway in 2025

Madeleine Somerville

Tech giants like Amazon and Meta are constructing sprawling, multi-million dollar data center facilities in Ohio, Indiana, Wyoming, and Alabama.

AI & Technology

March 6, 2025

Digital tools can help construction professionals overcome industry challenges

Madeleine Somerville

Tech tools can help companies address labor shortages, increase efficiency, manage compliance, and future-proof their businesses.

Wellness

March 5, 2025

6 bedtime hacks every contractor needs for better sleep and more energy

Madeleine Somerville

Get a great night’s sleep by avoiding caffeine, getting zen, and changing your bedroom's color (and its temperature, too).

Healthy Food Truck

March 1, 2025

25 fiber-rich foods every construction professional should be eating

Madeleine Somerville

Beans, guava, raspberries, seeds, and quinoa are high-fiber foods to help manage your weight, boost gut health, and reduce mortality risk.

AI & Technology

February 27, 2025

Are artificial muscles the next big thing in construction?

Madeleine Somerville

Construction work can be backbreakingly physical. What if cutting-edge tech could take some of the load off your shoulders (literally)? Artificial muscles have the potential…

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