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20 Songs About Construction & Building

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We work in the industry so it’s no surprise to us that construction has been referenced in music for decades. From kid songs like “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” all the way to anthems like “We Built This City,” construction-themed songs have made their way into our lives.

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PNT and MiFi Allow Drones to Inspect Railroads

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Perspective Navigation Technology (PNT) has answered a challenge that the Union Pacific Railroad and other industries that work in and around heavy metal structures encounter.

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$7M Grant To Help Tennessee Build Port Of Cates Landing Rail Extension 

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miles of rail to connect to nearby railroad and industrial park, promoting job creation in Tennessee’s most economically disadvantaged county. Federal BUILD grant will help construct 5.5 Read: $7M Grant To Help Tennessee Build Port Of Cates Landing Rail Extension at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Welding 101: 6 Different Types

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The industrial revolution took much of the world in a new direction. In Germany, thermite welding was used on railroads and gas welding and cutting were perfected during this era. This method of welding is very versatile, but quite difficult to master, so professionals in this industry are highly skilled. 3) TIG welding.

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5 Best Railroad Work Boots

Work Gearz

If you are one of the many professionals that work for the railroads, you know well enough the challenges and issues regarding personal safety that you face every day you go to work. Railroad professionals deal with the heaviest of machinery daily, so good PPE is a given and this includes a good pair of protective work boots. 

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What Is Constructonomics?

Constructonomics

The construction industry was railroaded by the financial collapse in this country and I was reviewing every bit of economic news to try to find some glimmer of hope in a world that was crumbling around us. Well, the same thing anybody would do who has a laptop, a high speed internet connection, and some serious time on their hands.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33 Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume.