Madeleine Somerville, Author at Under the Hard Hat

Madeleine Somerville

March 5, 2025

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

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…

News

February 27, 2025

Ontario gives green light to Pickering Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment

Madeleine Somerville

The $4.1 billion refurbishment project of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station will increase power output and create 11,000 jobs annually.

Healthy Food Truck

February 19, 2025

UTHH February meal plan: A week’s worth of meals to nourish hardworking, hungry construction pros

Madeleine Somerville

Our seven-day meal plan includes main dishes like air-fried turkey meatballs and zoodles, and nutrient-dense breakfast and snack ideas, too.

AI & Technology

February 18, 2025

Houzz Pro adds new tools for contractors

Madeleine Somerville

New Houzz Pro features like instant messaging and automatic transcription empower contractors to improve project management and grow revenue.

AI & Technology

February 13, 2025

Streamline job sheet processing with Bectran

Madeleine Somerville

Bectran simplifies job sheets for applicants and accounts receivable, bringing efficiency and transparency to a dated system.

Wellness

February 12, 2025

DIY cleaning products to reduce at-home toxin exposure

Madeleine Somerville

Making DIY cleaning products like laundry detergent and tub scrub is simple and can help you reduce your toxic load at home.

Career

February 10, 2025

Mycocycle utilizing natural processes to reduce construction waste

Madeleine Somerville

Mycocycle harnesses fungi to break down and detoxify construction waste materials, creating eco-friendly building materials in the process.

Wellness

February 8, 2025

The ins and outs of acupuncture—it’s not just for job-related pain

Madeleine Somerville

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine technique using needles to stimulate points to reduce energy blockages and restore balance.

Design

February 7, 2025

How engineers and architects are building rainwater harvesting into sports venues

Madeleine Somerville

Rainwater harvesting can save energy and conserve groundwater; sports venues are the ideal spaces to employ this technology.

AI & Technology

February 6, 2025

Kaya AI is making supply chain management a breeze

Madeleine Somerville

Kaya’s AI-driven platform helps construction companies manage supply chain issues, preventing delays and budget overruns.

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