"Gradall" lol. That's a brand name. The machine is a telehandler. They are everywhere in construction, they are almost as ubiquitous as excavators. They have been around at least since the early '70s and possibly before that.
This is not a light industrial factory being built. The footings being created are absolutely enormous. These are serious stamping / casting or other heavy industrial footings IMHO. Thanks Zanegler
1:10. Great direct overhead shot shows that the footing (the lowest part of the excavation with the rebar) matches the size of the regular adjacent footings. A scale rule placed across the screen is your friend.
How do I attract birds to my place Ah, you want to turn your place into the avian version of a bustling café? Here's how to roll out the welcome mat for our feathered friends: 1. **Bird Feeders**: Install a variety of feeders. You've got your seed feeders, suet feeders, and hummingbird nectar feeders. Different birds have different tastes, much like humans at a buffet. 2. **The Menu**: Stock up on bird-friendly foods. Sunflower seeds are like the pizza of the bird world - almost universally loved. Nyjer seeds for finches, suet for woodpeckers, and nectar for hummingbirds. Remember, no avocado, chocolate, or caffeine; they're bird toxins, not treats! 3. **Water Works**: Birds need to drink and bathe. A birdbath can be quite the attraction. Make sure it's shallow, and if you can, get one with a little drip or a fountain. Moving water is like a neon sign for birds. 4. **Plant Life**: Go native with your plants. Native plants attract local insects (bird snacks) and provide berries or seeds. Plus, they're adapted to your climate, so they're less of a garden diva. 5. **Shelter and Safety**: Birds like places where they can hide from predators or harsh weather. Bushes, trees, or even a brush pile can serve as a bird hotel. Also, keep cats indoors or in a catio; your feathered guests aren't fans of the "playful" ambush. 6. **Nest Boxes**: If you're in it for the long haul, put up some nest boxes. Different species have different house-hunting criteria, so research which birds you want to attract. 7. **Avoid Chemicals**: Pesticides might keep your garden bug-free, but they can also harm birds directly or by reducing their food supply. Go organic! 8. **Be Patient**: Birds are like the coolest clubbers; they take time to notice a new hotspot. Once a few scouts find your place, word will spread. 9. **Keep It Clean**: Change the food and clean the feeders and baths regularly. Birds are quite particular about hygiene; they won't appreciate a moldy meal. 10. **Create a View**: Position feeders and baths where you can see them from inside. What's the point of attracting birds if you can't enjoy the show? By following these steps, you'll not only attract birds but might just turn your garden into the avian social hub of the neighborhood. Remember, with great bird power comes great responsibility - keep those feeders stocked
Cheers Zanegler, always appreciate your updates mate! The assembly of the roof panels is undoubtedly very efficient, but it gets my vote for one of the most mind numbing jobs of the year!!! Can you imagine doing that, day in, day out. But it pays the bills.
Well, they may be racing. It is customary in the construction trade to charge the contractor a substantial fine if he completes the project late. BUT, also, it is customary to pay a bonus if the contractor finishes ahead of schedule. Its all about the dollars. !
The panel table top is probably just less than 6 feet off the ground. If it was 6 feet or more off the ground the workers on the table 10:18 would need some kind of fall protection as per OSHA.
Joe the Giga Texas drone pilot has a 7 or 10 -in tablet mounted to his controller so he can see what he's filming better. He's the one that told me about your Channel and you might want to ask him about how he has his controller set up.
Joe has been a great mentor and the inspiration for my channel. I also know he does an initial fly-over for reconnaissance. I am not that dedicated…..yet.
A "bolt setting tool", which is also indicated by the small cloud of smoke when setting the bolt. Hardened steel nails are shot through the roof sheet into the beam underneath, where they then fuse with the material due to the high energy. It could well be a Hilti DX 9 that they are using, at least that's what it looks like in the video. Technical data, operating instructions, etc. can easily be found from the manufacturer if you are interested in more details
This part of Nevada is high-desert and in the rain-shadow of the Sierra Nevada. We get snow, but somewhat infrequently with long stretches of dry weather. It will be cold though all winter.
6:23 this thing looks like mechanical clamps, maybe magnets, but not suction caps. They clamp directly to the trussings. You can't really work with normal vacuum plates here, with the trapezoidal sheet. You can also see a "black block" in front of each mounting point. I would guess that these are motors that operate the spindle for the clamps - a similar mechanism to a vice. A big advantage of this process step is that the elements can be completed without fall protection and with little physical exertion, there are fewer restricted areas below the hall floor and, depending on requirements, it can be divided into several parallel work steps. The whole thing is becoming increasingly important in the construction industry, as more and more emphasis is being placed on lean construction management - optimizing the construction process with multiple work steps running simultaneously. This allows the utilization of the individual companies to be optimized, while at the same time reducing construction time and costs.
Can you get access to the Supt.'s "timeline board"? I told the wife I would not be surprised if the entire building is "under roof" by the time the snow flies this year! They seem to be making absolutely phenomenal time getting this up! Then they push all winter doing "inside" work! WOW!
