Construction Site Thefts are Costly According to the National Equipment Register, the average value of construction equipment lost to theft every year is between $300 million and $1 billion in the United States. A loss of $46 is recorded in Canada annually due to the same situation. While there is recovery, the recovery rate of […]
All About the The Forklift
A forklift is a prominent construction equipment. These powerful lifting and moving machines are specially built to move materials in, out, and around the construction site. The forklift is sometimes referred to as a fork truck, forklift truck, jitney, or a lift truck. Whatever you choose to call it, a forklift is easily identified by […]
Get Familiar With The Regular Equipment Malfunctions And How Best To Prevent Them
The heavy equipment fleet and the construction industry are inseparable. One depends on the other. The heavy equipment set is the only reason most construction tasks are possible today. When it comes to accessing construction equipment, it is either you buy outrightly or hire one. The latter is preferred because it helps to save cost, […]
An Introduction To The Bulldozer
The dozer has many names – sometimes, it is called a crawler loader, but the proper term is a bulldozer. What makes the dozer so unique and common? Let’s find out together in this piece. The Bulldozer Explained. The dozer’s powerful demolition capabilities make it ideal for a wide range of applications in mining and […]
Introduction to the Unpopular Construction Equipment – Road Rollers
Nowadays, construction involves several machines. While some are prominent, others are not. One of the types of equipment that belong to the latter group is the road roller. Road rollers are relatively unpopular than other construction machines. This is because they only come on board when it is time to prepare or finish foundations. That […]
Get Familiar With The Excavator
Chances are you are not coming across ‘excavator’ for the first time, whether you are an enthusiast or a regular in the construction business. There is a lot to know about this efficient and multipurpose heavy equipment. What is an excavator? Excavators or diggers are used mostly for construction projects. This piece of heavy equipment […]
Get Familiar With The Rock Truck
The original makers of rock trucks thought it would be suitable for moving large amounts of heavy materials, especially on a job site or off it. Perhaps, this is why they also call it an articulated dump truck, dump hauler, or articulated hauler. They move conveniently on rough terrains – another reason they are considered […]
What To Do With Faulty Equipment: Replace Or Rebuild?
No equipment runs forever. It gets weak or faulty at some point and requires repairs. There are a couple of options to choose from when this happens. You can either go the traditional way by repairing or buying a replacement, which could be a new or a working used version. But that is not all […]
How To Prepare Your Construction Business for an Disaster
No one knows when or how an emergency will happen. This is why it is crucial to have a proper emergency plan to cater to your workplace, customers, and employees, to ensure continuous operation during such times. Research in 2010 indicated that 7% of businesses have no plans to help them stay afloat in the […]
How Do You Disinfect Your Construction Machines?
Machines are ‘million-dollar’ investments – and must be maintained to ensure the maximum operation capability and longest lifespan. However, the current unusual situation we have found ourselves makes this slightly difficult. More industries and businesses are seeking the ideal ways to keep work going without putting operators and employees at harm’s way. Health practitioners have […]