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 two common types of high-risk construction equipment

4 July 2017
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The use of certain kinds of construction equipment carries with it the risk of injury. Here are some safety measures which should be employed when operating the following types of high-risk construction equipment: Cranes Cranes play an important role in many construction projects. They are used primarily for lifting and transporting heavy items. Their size and weight can make them extremely difficult to safely manoeuvre. A high level of skill is required to operate this piece of heavy construction equipment. Read More …

Four Questions and Answers for People Thinking About Hiring Excavators for a Home Project

2 June 2017
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If you are building a shed, putting in an extension or doing similar work, you may need to excavate part of your land. You can hire someone to do the work for you, or you can hire an excavator and do the work yourself. If you're leaning toward the latter option, you may have several questions. Here are some of the most common questions and their answers. 1. Do You Need a Special License to Operate an Excavator? Read More …

How to Ensure That Your Earthmoving Machinery Doesn’t End up Costing You More Than It Should

9 May 2017
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Major construction projects such as the creation of a new road, or the clearance of undeveloped land for a new housing estate are usually accompanied by significant budgets and punitive contracts. Those organisations involved in providing machinery and equipment almost invariably have to commit to strict deadlines and the delivery of their work on time. To avoid harsh penalties, it is therefore necessary to ensure that every item of plant and machinery is well looked after, so that it does not fail and cause any delays. Read More …

What you need to know when renting a crane for your construction project

28 April 2017
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Getting a reliable crane hire business that will offer the right services can be a simple task if you understand the process and take the proper steps of preparation. However, assuming and bouncing onto the road to grab the next crane you meet for hire could be a devastating ordeal for your construction project. There should be a lot of organisation to be done, many parties involved in the process, and a lot of staff can go astray as this could be an overwhelming venture. Read More …

Five Features to Look for When Hiring an Emergency Crane Company

10 April 2017
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Certain situations call for an emergency crane, and if you need to remove a fallen tree from the road, pick up another crane that has fallen down or deal with any similar situations, an emergency crane service may be the right answer. When choosing a company to help you, look for these essentials. 1. Fast Response Time Emergency crane companies should have the power to mobilise quickly. When you contact the service or look at its webpage, you should easily be able to see how long it takes them to respond to an emergency. 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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