The Best Places to Find Construction Jobs After COVID-19 Construction workers have long been – and continue to be – in high demand in the U.S. And while current employment is still below the peak level of February 2020, the industry continues to grow. Here are the top four best places to find construction jobs in 2022.  New York: After the lockdown, New York City accounted for more than half of the country’s construction job losses, but it has rebounded since restrictions started lifting. New York City remains one of the number one cities to find construction jobs in the...

By :Juan Ramos Mar 31,2022 0 comments

Did You Know That The First Paintball Match Was Inspired By A Bet? Paintball was invented in the good ol’ US of A by two men who wanted to settle an argument about whether a city man could outshoot an outdoorsman and hunter. A Match To Settle A Bet In 1981, a countryman and a city guy had an argument about whether the city man would survive in the woods against someone who had been hunting and fishing his entire life. They saw a paint gun in a catalogue and decided to settle their argument with a good old-fashioned duel...

By :Juan Ramos Mar 09,2022 0 comments

How the Winter Season Affects Many Jobs Many positions pick up significantly over the festive season and during winter, while others are able to scale back. Here are some examples of how this season is affecting American workers after a difficult two years. Truckers and Drivers: Highly in demand for shipping, but also for taxis and delivery purposes as people are gearing up for the holidays. Welding: Welding in cold weather is a lot more challenging, as the rapidly cooling metal doesn’t respond as well. Ship Workers: Cargo ships are busier than ever after the pandemic. This has put strain on supply chains which are...

By :Juan Ramos Dec 10,2021 0 comments

3 Facts Road Builders Need to Know About Did you know that, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), most fatal occupational injuries at road construction sites are caused by workers being struck by mobile equipment or vehicles? While there’s plenty that factors into this grim statistic, there are three simple ways to prevent tragedy before it strikes. #1: Stay Vigilant Always look before making any move – even if it’s taking a few steps to one side. Pay close attention to any potential hazards around you at all times, and monitor movement. Try to stand in a space with an unobstructed view...

By :Juan Ramos Nov 26,2021 0 comments

The Shortage Is Dire – And the Struggle is Real There’s no denying it – the great pandemic of 2020 (which is still very much alive) has affected almost every industry on Earth. And freight shipping is no exception. The industry is experiencing an unprecedented predicament whereby there is a dire shortage of containers worldwide. Unfortunately, this shortage is impacting countless connected supply chains, straining trade globally – mainly in Asia and Europe. But the question remains – where have all these containers gone? The answer could be inland depots, but many are also piling up in cargo ports as well. Others are onboard vessels,...

By :Juan Ramos Nov 12,2021 0 comments

Everything You Didn’t Even Know You Needed to Know! Electric planes are the future of flying. Since they swooped onto the aviation stage, electric planes have left jet fuel-based aircrafts quivering in their presence. Here are three facts you might not have known about these ground-breaking emission-free aircrafts. #1: They Have Big Batteries Instead of jet fuel, electric planes use batteries to fire up the engine – but obviously, batteries lack fuel’s density. That’s why electric plane batteries are big. Very big. As in 3.8 metric ton big. #2: Less Maintenance Seeing as electric motors don’t need gearboxes to bring the engine to...

By :Juan Ramos Nov 05,2021 0 comments