This is one set of stairs that will separate the men from the castrated?

I have no interest in trying to use these after a few drinks.

Never been overly worried about heights before, but not to sure if I would trust the glass floor (especially since I've put on a bit of weight).

This ledge observation deck, which juts out of the 103rd floor of Chicago's Sears Tower. That's over 400 metre up.

Keep your fingers away from the business end of the hammer and nail gun and let the Joist Clip do the work! Will Collins from Maine USA came up with this ingenious solution to holding the joist hangers in place.

Tired of caulk ooze? NEVER AGAIN! Tired of a clogged tip? NEVER AGAIN!

But the real question is what the heck are you going to drill with it!

Check out http://www.bookofjoe.com/2009/06/micro-power-drill.html for all the colour options and accessories :-)

Looking at this picture I can't decide if I am more amazed that this whole building fell down in one piece or that ONLY one person died!

Yet another quality construction masterpiece in Shanghai fell over last Saturday.

The AusAngle turns any power saw into a portable compound mitre saw, and gives you a perfectly straight cut at any angle.

Having previously won four of the Association’s prestigious GreenPlumbers® Awards, as well as the Premier’s Sustainability Award for Small Business earlier this year, Sustainable Plumbing Solutions is now a finalists in The Banksia Awards, Australia’s most esteemed environmental awards.

A rebound in builder sentiment is now evident as the Government’s fiscal stimulus starts to kick in, according to Master Builders Australia’s National Survey of Building and Construction.

The Fire Protection Association Australia has made available the latest Construction Forecast Council Report (File: 801KB).

So have you worked out what it is yet?

I thought that it was an ancient had operated digger of some sort, but that's not it.

An equipment manufacturer has been convicted and fined $140,000 after a County Court jury was told maintenance instruction provided by it were hopelessly inadequate.

National dwelling commencements fell sharply again in the March quarter in the wake of the crisis of confidence that unfolded late last year as the global financial crisis escalated, according to Master Builders Australia.

An inspection campaign targeting dusts, fumes and fibres held in April has uncovered that many employers are either not aware of the hazards in their workplaces or are not taking action to reduce the risks.

This is one dunny you really don't want to line up for!

This is the toilet in a local pub in Japan, it's just as well they have small beer glasses there :-)

Now we have looked over a few weird and wonderful tool boxes in the past, but this definitely has to be the biggest!

Check out the details here http://www.jimsbigthings.com/Objects.htm

This is an unusual one the Funchal Airport's Extended Runway and I thought the bridge road near the gong looked good :-)

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While looking around the net for some interesting news I came across this picture at http://www.inquisitr.com/26031/one-of-the-worlds-strangest-buildings/

This has just about everything a tradie needs to keep him entertained for the evening.

In the market for a new paint roller, well then you might want to have a look at the Wagner powered tubo roller.

Yesterday, the Premier, the Hon. John Brumby, announced the Government's Response to the Hanks Review of accident compensation legislation.

Master Builders Australia, today expressed disappointment at the watering down of the powers for the new industry watchdog that is contrary to a mountain of evidence pointing to the need for a tough cop on the beat.

The Plumbers Licensing Board has appointed local Geraldton plumber Jim Bowbridge as its new technical compliance officer for the Mid-West region.

The Office of Fair Trading today cancelled building contractor’s licence 207029C in the name of Regal Developments Australia Pty Ltd of Broadmeadow (ACN 131 401 717).

Master Builders Australia, criticised the ACTU and the building unions for ignoring the facts about the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) in tackling unacceptable unlawful industrial action, coercion and intimidati

In the market for a portable bandsaw? I presume that they are not available here yet, but seems like a great tool for the removal of body parts :-)

Fair Trading Minister Virginia Judge is urging NSW consumers to be wary of unlicensed trader George Harellis who has been masquerading as an electrician.