In the city where dreams are made of, the tallest structure on earth (at the time), Empire State Building, opened in May 1931. It was a masterclass in speed, planning and workforce coordination. Built in the depths of the Great Depression, this Art Deco icon became a symbol of ambition, resilience and the belief that if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. Designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, the tower rises 443 metres to its tip, spans 102 floors and was completed i

Every now and then, a story comes along that is so perfectly on brand for the construction industry that you can’t help but feel proud, mildly concerned, and a little bit inspired all at the same time. Enter: Ethyn Ewing , newly signed UFC bantamweight, last-minute fight call-up, underdog victor at UFC 322… and a construction site Safety Manager . Yes. A man whose day job is telling people to “slow down, take a moment, and do it safely” spends his weekends doing flying kn

Few places on Earth capture both natural beauty and human ingenuity quite like Niagara Falls. On the order between the United States and Canada, it’s one of North America’s most recognisable natural landmarks, attracting more than 10 million visitors every year. What most people don’t realise is that Niagara Falls is not just a wonder of nature, it’s also one of the most carefully engineered landscapes in the world. A Natural Powerhouse The Niagara River connects Lake Erie to