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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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