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.

Safety Tips for Using Mobile Cranes

5 March 2018
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Mobile cranes are the epitome of convenience in the construction industry. They allow personnel to access tough to reach places and to lift heavy loads in multiple environments. As opposed to fixed cranes that have to be established at a particular point, mobile cranes are fitted onto wheels or vehicles that can be set up in many different sites.  With the convenience of mobile cranes come their safety considerations. Indeed, mobile cranes can be more hazardous to work with if proper safety regulations are not adhered to. Read More …

Two tips for safe operation of a bulldozer

8 January 2018
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A bulldozer is an extremely powerful piece of heavy construction equipment. Because of this, those involved in bulldozing operations must take certain precautions to avoid being injured. Here are two safety tips for anyone who has been tasked with using this equipment. Be careful about which direction loads are pushed in The loads that are pushed during a bulldozing operation often weigh several tonnes. As such, it is important for the person operating the bulldozer to ensure that the load they are moving is not pushed in the direction of any standing structures (such as trees, buildings or power lines). Read More …

Managing Safety Hazards Associated with Concrete Building Demolition Jobs

27 September 2017
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Concrete buildings are usually built hard and robust so that they can last for years and years. However, there may be situations when these structures may need to be demolished, e.g. to pave way for the construction of a new structure or to create space for alternative use of the land. When demolishing concrete buildings, heavy construction equipment is usually required to get the job done quickly and efficiently.  Safety is one aspect of any demolition job that should never be disregarded, and for this reason, it is important to recognise that demolishing concrete buildings with heavy equipment can pose serious safety hazards that must be properly managed. Read More …

Earthmoving Equipment Hire: The Ideal Earthmover for Your Particular Landscaping Project

27 September 2017
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Earthmoving equipment is expensive and complicated to operate. For this reason, it is important to note that most people go for the hiring option as opposed to the buying option. Regardless of their expensive nature, earthmoving equipment plays a very vital role in our premises. You may need to have some items moved or a landscaping project completed.It is possible to have these activities done in a fast and convenient way by the use of earthmovers. Read More …

Two steps to take before buying a used forklift

16 August 2017
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Forklifts are costly pieces of equipment. As such, many people prefer to buy them secondhand. However, if you choose to do this, it's important to make sure that the forklift you buy is in good condition. Here are two tips which should help you to buy a high-quality used forklift.  Inspect the equipment The most important thing you will need to do before you buy a used forklift is inspect it. 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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