construction

Construction industry event called out for dressing models in revealing hi-viz uniforms: ‘Literally walked into a crotch’

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Construction industry event called out for dressing models in revealing hi-viz uniforms: ‘Literally walked into a crotch’

Hi-viz never looked so hot. A website intended to build community among construction workers is getting a taste of the wrecking ball after dressing female models in skimpy, construction-inspired attire to spice up an annual industry event lambasted by DEI activists as “sexist.” Walking on stilts and sporting ultra-revealing versions of the trade standard high-visibility … Read more

Notre Dame Cathedral is about to open again — thanks in part to this New Yorker

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Notre Dame Cathedral is about to open again — thanks in part to this New Yorker

He showed Paris some love — and some specialty carpentry skills. Jackson DuBois, a 49-year-old from Cooperstown, NY, spent three months in France last year working to rebuild the 850-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral, which was severely damaged by a fire in April 2019. After an estimated $767 million in repairs by skilled craftspeople from around … Read more

Construction workers reveal the one word you can’t say on site anymore

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Construction workers reveal the one word you can’t say on site anymore

How we work is changing, and even construction worker culture has been overhauled from being loose and wild to professional and rigid. When builder Steven Sousamlis, 28, started his apprenticeship 10 years ago, the way he was treated was so unhinged he wasn’t even sure if he should repeat it. “I got abused all the … Read more

The 3 tools all homeowners need, according to TikTok’s ‘American Contractor’

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The 3 tools all homeowners need, according to TikTok’s ‘American Contractor’

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Owning a home is a hefty responsibility that often requires a variety of maintenance and repair projects, whether fixing a leak or renovating a bathroom. With the spring season in full swing and summer just around the corner, … Read more

Tiktokkers going nuts over viral video of construction worker getting haircut while asleep

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Tiktokkers going nuts over viral video of construction worker getting haircut while asleep

Footage of a hardworking Australian construction worker fast asleep in a barbershop chair has gone viral. Regular customer Billy was getting a haircut at Barber Industries in Kotara Westfield, Australia on Wednesday when he had a much-needed nap. Barber Jordan Magasiva told Yahoo News that Billy was jovial when he arrived for the hair and … Read more

How fungi can swallow abandoned homes for new growth in strange process called mycotecture

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How fungi can swallow abandoned homes for new growth in strange process called mycotecture

There’s no cap to the magic of mushrooms. One recent study found that three fungal strains removed potentially dangerous plastic particles from water. Fungi are also being used to create a novel burger with minimal processing. And “mycotecture” is gaining momentum — using mushrooms and other fungal materials for architectural purposes. In this form of … Read more

TikToker ‘Tunnel Girl’ ordered to stop viral digging project under Virginia home

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TikToker ‘Tunnel Girl’ ordered to stop viral digging project under Virginia home

A TikToker known as “Tunnel Girl” for her unpermitted tunnel digging project at her suburban Washington, DC home has been slapped with an order to abandon the elaborate project due to “potential violations.” “Kala the science girl” has amassed a half million followers while documenting the excavation of an underground tunnel system leading to a … Read more

Sexist comments flood Tik Tok after young Aussie asks what kind of power tool she was holding

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Sexist comments flood Tik Tok after young Aussie asks what kind of power tool she was holding

Aussie Gen Zer Lexie is going viral because she was unable to identify what kind of power tool she was holding, and the comment section has turned into a sexist wasteland. In a TikTok that has now amassed more than three million views, Melbourne local Lexie explains that she’s confused because she thought the object … Read more

I’m a female carpenter, I know how to shatter the glass ceiling — and build a new one

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I’m a female carpenter, I know how to shatter the glass ceiling — and build a new one

A young female carpenter has opened up about the surprising realities of working in the male-dominated industry. At just 19, Bardie Somerville stood in the shoe department at Kmart, trying on men’s work boots in preparation for her first day on the job. At the time, she says female tradie gear was not as readily available as … Read more

Construction worker ‘humiliated’ by woman’s devastating response to catcall

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Construction worker ‘humiliated’ by woman’s devastating response to catcall

Being catcalled by strange men while going about one’s daily business remains an unfortunate reality for women, even in 2023. But one, at least, managed to come out on top – leaving a construction worker “humiliated” after she was subject to his unsolicited street harassment. TikTok user Daphne Berry – who posts under the handle @berridaph – … Read more

How Oliver Anthony went from aluminum sales to viral success — and is still a doting dad: family

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How Oliver Anthony went from aluminum sales to viral success — and is still a doting dad: family

Oliver Anthony’s family are breaking their silence on the viral sensation, telling The Post how he is a fine father who quit his job selling aluminum siding to pursue music — to spectacular effect. Anthony gave his first major interview to podcaster Joe Rogan on Wednesday. In a free-wheeling two-hour appearance he laughed off attempts … Read more

Construction worker suicide crisis: 4 times higher than general public

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Construction worker suicide crisis: 4 times higher than general public

Construction workers have one of the highest suicide rates compared to all other professions — but a new international initiative hopes to combat the crisis devastating this segment of the blue-collar population. Male construction workers are about four times more likely than the general population to end their own lives, according to the Centers for … Read more

Construction workers discover ‘intact’ marble head in Rome

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Construction workers discover ‘intact’ marble head in Rome

Tradies have unearthed a “splendid, intact” marble head during works in the historic center of Rome. The city’s mayor Roberto Gualtieri shared details of the incredible find, along with a photo, on Twitter. “#Roma continues to return precious evidence of its past: a splendid intact marble head was found during the works in Piazza Augusto … Read more

Why timber is the building block of the future

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Why timber is the building block of the future

Remember those old-fashion Lincoln Logs children once played with back before they became glued to their tablets? Today, creative design using wooden materials is no longer just for kids. Across the globe, wood-framed architecture is increasingly reaching new aesthetic and technical heights. The move is being fueled by developments in “mass timber” – factory engineered … Read more

Construction halted on Jeff Bezos’ megamansion as net worth drops by $57B

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Construction halted on Jeff Bezos’ megamansion as net worth drops by B

Construction has been halted on Jeff Bezos’ Beverly Hills megamansion as his application to expand the property in excess of 15,000 square feet is pending approval, The Post has learned. An initial application for a Hillside R-1 Permit was submitted in 2021, but denied on the technical basis of incompletion. It was later approved until … Read more

I’m a female crane operator — men stare at me constantly

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I’m a female crane operator — men stare at me constantly

She’s a level above the rest — literally. Kate Fahey never intended to work in construction, but after she took a summer job on her father’s site in Ireland, she knew it was the career for her. Now at 19, Fahey is Ireland’s youngest crane operator, choosing to spend her days 130 feet off the … Read more

‘Don’t mansplain my orgasm to me’: Women skewer construction worker’s viral sex tip

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‘Don’t mansplain my orgasm to me’: Women skewer construction worker’s viral sex tip

When it comes to sex advice, there’s a whole lot of it out there. But if you’re a man seeking to enhance your female partner’s experience in the bedroom, it pays to listen to a woman’s take on what feels good (and what doesn’t). Despite being anatomically unable to determine this for sure, one man … Read more