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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Technology Is Making Construction Safer, Here’s How:
Technology has been entirely instrumental in various aspects of our everyday life. The construction world is not left out. Thanks to technological advancements, construction sites now enjoy better safety and improved efficiency. Communications are now much better and remote. Hence, employers and work crews can keep in touch and stay safe with little effort. In […]