Construction: The House That Jack Built

When you're ready to build a home of your own, you'll need heavy construction equipment. Find out more about the building process.

Tips for Preventing Your Forklift from Overheating

22 May 2019
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So, you just bought a used forklift and you can't wait to get started on your daily operations. Most people don't consider the possibility of overheating when they're going through their daily forklift tasks. However, just like a vehicle engine, forklifts may overheat and interfere with normal operation. Overheating also causes damages to internal engine components and lead to costly repairs down the road. There are several ways you can avoid this problem and reduce equipment downtime to get the most out of your used forklift. Read More …

Top 5 Factors That Will Influence Crane Hire Costs

28 February 2019
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Crane hire is, without doubt, the cheaper alternative to buying your own cranes. The cost of crane hire will vary from one hire company to the next. However, there are certain factors that will generally affect this cost of renting a crane. Here is a quick rundown of some of these factors 1.    Performance Characteristics Of The Crane Cranes, like any other construction equipment, are not created the same. Cranes are rated according to lift potential, which is how high they can raise a load, and according to their load-carrying capacity, which is the maximum weight that the crane can lift. Read More …

2 ways to prevent trenches on building sites from collapsing

9 January 2019
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The collapse of a trench on a construction site can have disastrous consequences. It can not only lead to construction workers being fatally injured but can also cause serious disruptions to the building process. Here are two ways to prevent this from happening. 1. Use a crane to install aluminium shoring before allowing workers to go into the trench Before any construction workers are allowed to go inside the trench and carry out their assigned jobs, the walls of the trench should be stabilised. Read More …

4 Tips to Help You Prepare Your Heavy Equipment for Transport

26 November 2018
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Transporting heavy equipment such as tractors is a very involving task. You will have to do your research and find a reputable transport company that will transport the heavy equipment. However, before the truck that is transporting your machine arrives, you should ensure that you have prepared your equipment well. This will ensure the safety of your machinery during transportation. Preparation is quite easy, but you can be overwhelmed if it is your first time doing it. Read More …

4 Common Types of Core Drilling

3 October 2018
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Core drilling equipment is widely used in manufacturing processes as well as in the construction industry. Conventional drilling makes a hole in a material and generates waste, usually in the form of dust which needs to be cleared away afterward. The chief difference with a core drilling approach is that the drilled-out material – known as the core – is kept and can be used afterward.  As such, core drilling is useful when you want to make a hole in an expensive material or one that you would like to study. Read More …
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Construction: The House That Jack Built

Hello, welcome to my blog. My name is Jack. Ever since I was a little boy, I dreamed of building my own home. I used to spend hours playing with my wooden building blocks, constructing towers and palaces. When I was at school, I practised my drawing skills to I could draught my own blueprints. I also paid attention in my woodworking and metalwork classes. However, when the time came to build my dream house, I realised that I would need some heavy construction equipment. Thankfully, a friend of mine works in the industry. He explained everything I needed to know about hiring excavators and cranes. It took a long time but my house is finally complete. I decided to start this blog to pass on everything I have learnt about heavy construction.

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