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Construction Equipment
Highway construction project halted in Iceland to avoid disturbing home and church of “hidden elves”
It’s not uncommon for construction and road projects to be halted due to environmental concerns. But elves? That’s a new one on us. In Iceland, environmentalists have forged a partnership with elf advocates to convince the Icelandic Road and Coastal Commission to abandon a highway construction project that would build a route from the Alftanes […]
December 23, 2013
Roadbuilding
PHOTOS: The Polar Express-inspiring steam train hits the tracks again
The steam locomotive that inspired the train in the 2004 Warner Brothers film The Polar Express is back on the tracks. The train, known as the Pere Marquette 1225 Locomotive, is now back on the tracks after a federally-mandated four-year rebuild. The 72-year-old 2-4-8 Berkshire locomotive is 16 feet tall and 101 feet long with […]
December 23, 2013
Construction Equipment
Stihl taught one of its chainsaws to sing “Silent Night” in a version not so tender or mild
It’s not the prettiest rendition of “Silent Night,” and you probably won’t be able to sing along to it, but Stihl’s take on the classic carol is definitely one for the ages. After the tool maker’s Virginia Beach factory has shut down for the night, one MS 291 chainsaw raises its voice from a testing […]
December 17, 2013
Roadbuilding
Genie S-85 boom lift helps install Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
A Genie S-85 telescopic boom aided in the installation of the Rockefeller Christmas tree earlier this month. The lift, provided by Genie dealer Tri Lift, allowed the rigging crew to place the necessary guy wires after a large crane raised the 76-foot Norway spruce on November 8. The guy wires support the 12-ton tree. Tri […]
November 21, 2013
Home
Friday 5:05: Christmas kids rock
If you think the whole Christmas music market has become a cheesy, exploitative money grab, you’re right. Any day now I expect the Stones to cut an album of Christmas favorites. So lets get back to the real deal. I have no idea who these kids in the video below are, only that they live […]
December 21, 2012
Business
Five rules for a stress-free holiday season
As a child, I thought Christmas was magical. It combines everything kids love: no school, wonderful activities, lots of presents, practically unlimited desserts. When I grew up and started my own family, I was excited to see if I could craft those magical Christmases the way my own family had. And sure, for my daughter, […]
December 20, 2012
Gear
12 Days of Construction Gifts: Hilti 18-volt cordless drill
There are definitely cheaper cordless drills out there. But cheap may only get the job done once or twice before it falls apart. Hilti’s SFH 18-A CPC Hammer Drill/Driver is built to last with a Ultramide glass-fiber reinforced tool and battery housing. It offers three speeds, a low 5.7-pound weight and an emphasis on ergonomics. […]
December 13, 2012
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