Texas Asks for $1 Billion for Urgent Border Security
The United States-Mexico border spans roughly 1,900 miles, and Texas contains 1,254 of those miles. To enhance the state's border security, Texas officials say they need $1 billion to invest in law enforcement and equipment, which can include everything from new...
Diesel Vs. Solar: Why Solar Power May Be Best For Your Construction Site
The safety of construction workers is paramount, and the use of construction site lights and towers are one of the main ways to keep workers safe in potentially dangerous conditions. However, you may not realize that diesel light towers are not your only option. Solar...
Is Your Mining Equipment Safe? 5 Ways to Help Improve the Security of Mining Sites
Construction sites are constantly at a high risk for theft and other security issues. Heavy equipment left out and unguarded can pose an opportunity for security breaches and open companies up to the possibility of theft. However, construction sites aren't the only...
3 Major Benefits of Using Portable Light Towers on Construction Sites
The U.S. construction market is the second largest in the world, bringing in a market share of around 10%. Not only that, but there are more than 7.8 million production workers in the nation's construction industry, many of whom work for the biggest construction firms...
4 Advantages of Portable Lighting for Golf Courses
The natural beauty of the outdoors is just one of the many reasons golfers love this sport. But as summer wanes, so do the daylight hours. That shouldn't be a reason to put the clubs in storage, however. You can still harvest the power of the sun to light up your...
The Best Ways to Solve Construction Lighting Problems
When new construction begins on a structure, tunnel, roadway, or any other project of considerable size, dependable construction lighting is always at the top of the list of challenges, and for good reason. Construction safety is of the utmost importance, as there are...
A Short Guide to the 4 Basic Types of Construction Lighting Equipment
Even though the United States is only home to 4% of the world's population, we make up about 10% of the global construction market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there are 7.8 million Americans working in the construction industry today. Even while other...
Here’s Why You Need to be Using Solar Light on Your Construction Site
The vast majority of traditional construction sites, when not using grid power for their lighting, will turn to gas- or diesel-powered generators for their lighting. However, advances in energy efficient tools and LED lighting, as well as more construction site...
How to Make the Most of Lighting Construction Sites at Night
In a recent survey conducted by the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, eight out of 10 drivers said they preferred that road maintenance was performed during off-peak hours, which is why most road construction occurs at night. Traffic is reduced, productivity increases, it...
4 Reasons You’ll Enjoy Your Summer With Solar Lighting
Solar energy is finally starting to get the recognition it deserves. As the most abundant energy resource on earth, it continuously strikes the Earth with 173,000 terawatts of solar energy. As the American public is becoming increasingly aware of its benefits, sales...