We’ve been inspired to drum up 20 songs that, in one way or another, combine aspects of the construction industry with all of life's ups and downs. As the Boss says,
"Working on the highway, laying down the blacktop/
Working on the highway, all day long I don't stop
Working on the highway, blasting through the bedrock
Working on the highway...'
Working long hours to complete a construction project on time and within budget keeps us up at night in the construction industry.
Here are our top 20 favorite construction songs, plus other favorites that construction professionals have shared, to help keep you going.
So, turn it up to 11 and let’s rock out—here's our personal top three.
“If I Had a Hammer” Pete Seeger
A while back, Lee Hays and Pete Seeger sang about removing danger by adding unity to the world. The song itself isn’t really about construction, but we can definitely relate to dangerous situations in the industry and efforts to hammer those hazards out in one way or another. Considering construction is full of hazards, there is an easier way to keep track of certifications and safety requirements. By using a digital solution where data (including certification information) is updated in real time, construction human resources teams
