You do not always get to run your excavator on a smooth, straight, and consistent terrain. Sometimes, you find yourself dealing with hills, holes, steep edges, or dirt piles on construction sites. Operating an excavator (on any other machine) in that situation can be a different experience. But not to worry, you can get some […]
7 Tips To Prevent Equipment Failures and Malfunctions
There is no construction industry without the various heavy equipment used to execute complex and highly demanding tasks. There are two options when it comes to accessing construction equipment fleet: renting or outright purchase. Understandably, renting is more popular because it helps cut costs on these expensive pieces of equipment that are seldom used. Whether […]
All You Need To Know About Night Time Construction
Scheduling construction activities for the nighttime is an increasingly popular industry practice. The reasons are not farfetched: first, there is more efficiency because the temperature is cooler, and second, you have little or no congestion to deal with. However, there are a few vital measures to put in place to ensure the safety of everyone […]
What Do You Need For A Demolition Project?
Being part of a construction project is fun. Nevertheless, demolishing an old building is much more fun. A building may require demolition for safety and health reasons or create room for a bigger and better structure. Regardless of the reason, a demolition project is unique. The two machines that are required for demolition are a […]
5 Hacks To Maximize Social Media For Your Construction Business
Social media has transitioned from being just a place to catch fun to an important business tool. That is why businesses in some industries and niches are joining and maximizing this interesting aspect of the internet. The construction industry is one of such industries, with more construction companies and equipment rental houses establishing their social […]
Create Perfect Yards With Landscaping Equipment And Attachments
There is a lot you can get out of a large area of lush green grass. It could be a source of recreation or relaxation. It could also be the place to enjoy some personal time or family comfort. This is why landscapers, contractors, golf course patrons, park managers, and homeowners put good money and […]
Caterpillar Equipment
Caterpillar traces its origin back on the day the wheels came off that is during Thanksgiving Day of 1904 whereby Benjamin Holt invented the first successful commercial tract-type and replaced the rear wheels from Holt tractor. Caterpillar is an American fortune 100 corporation that develops, manufactures, engines, designs and insurance to customers. Its the world`s […]
How You Can Prevent Theft and Vandalism on Construction Sites
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, […]