Inside a Great Theme Park Queue

When people think of theme parks they often think about adrenaline-fueled rides, an exciting atmosphere, deep-fried food, and, of course, queueing. Like it or not, queueing is one of the most critical components to a theme park. A good queue will increase both enjoyment and revenue while a bad queue will slowly lead in customer… Read More »

New York Is Updating Their Crane Safety Plan After Deadly Accident

The collapse of a crane in downtown Manhattan has claimed the life of a pedestrian walking through the site, in addition to injuring three others. Following this fatal accident, New York has initiated an update in their crane safety plan. This safety plan is geared towards protecting pedestrians and passersby from potential accidents and injuries… Read More »

A Look At Uruguay’s Circular Bridge

Uruguay’s new circular bridge may look like something out of science-fiction, but it provides a special purpose for the residents and travelers between Rocha and Maldonado. The Laguna Garzon Bridge was designed by Rafael Vinoly to take advantage of the unique beauty of the surrounding environment. Uruguay is a country of extraordinary sights, and a significant… Read More »

Stefano Boeri Is Creating Another Forest Skyscraper

A 117 meter residential “forest skyscraper” is being planned in Lausanne, Switzerland, to be designed by Stefano Boeri. The second of its kind, the forest skyscraper is intended to blend modern architecture with natural flourishes, incorporating a total of 100 trees in its landscaping. Previously Boeri had developed the ” Bosco Verticale” with similar visual… Read More »

Mosquito Netting May Repair Groin Hernia

In an incredible example of out-of-the-box thinking, a double-blind trial in Uganda has discovered that mosquito netting may be able to be used to treat a previously costly issue called groin hernia. Hernias can be a painful and ultimately dangerous issue that frequently goes untreated due to cost. But that’s not all the applications that this… Read More »

Disney Is Bringing Their Theme Parks To China

Disney will be coming to Shanghai as of June 16th. The Shanghai Disney Resort will become the very first Disney destination in mainland China this year, developed with the Shanghai Shendi Group at a whopping cost of $5.5 billion. The Shanghai Disney Resort has been designed as a melding of cultures, bringing Disney’s well-known and beloved… Read More »

You Can Use LEGOs to Build Your Favorite Skyline

Who doesn’t love Legos? Lego has recently introduced new skyline building kits, which give the young and old alike the ability to create famous skylines such as New York City. Through these skyline building kits, you or your kids can develop the perfect area for your Lego friends to romp around in. The first three sets… Read More »

China Finishes World’s 2nd Largest Suspension Bridge

The Golden Gate bridge and Brooklyn bridge may be famous because of their places in history, but as technological marvels, both structures are now dwarfed by the new bridge just recently built in China. The bridge is an astounding 1,332 feet tall, making it the second highest bridge in the world. The tallest bridge in… Read More »

The Top 5 Construction Tech Innovations of 2015

2015 was a big year for tech innovations in the construction industry! From touch technology to on-site sensors, the construction industry made radical advancements to improve onsite performance. In this post, we’ll be covering the best innovations that keep workers safe and make job sites more efficient.

Avoid Falls This Winter

Are you concerned about the risks of slipping during the rainy, wet winter season? It’s right to be worried: slipping accidents are extremely common throughout winter and they can lead to fairly severe injuries. In fact, there are even deaths related to slipping and falling. But there are some things you can do to manage… Read More »