Making Your Heavy Construction Equipment Last As Long As PossibleMaking Your Heavy Construction Equipment Last As Long As Possible

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Making Your Heavy Construction Equipment Last As Long As Possible

Hi, my name is Jamie, and for close to twenty years, I had the challenging job of running a construction company. We had lots of heavy construction equipment at our disposal, and we faced huge loan payments and bills every time we had to buy new equipment. To help control our bottom line, I began to research strategies for lengthening the lifespan of heavy equipment. I discovered everything from covering equipment with tarps in the rain to training drivers to use the heavy construction equipment more carefully to better insuring equipment. If you are interested in these ideas, please take a look at these posts to see what I have discovered and learned over the years. Thanks for reading.

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Top Things You Should Know About the Counterweights When Using a Crane

28 March 2022
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If you're going to be using a crane—such as if you're preparing to buy one for your company, or if you're thinking about renting one for a short-term project—then you'll need to know as much about cranes and their operation as possible. This means that you should learn about their different parts and components. The average crane has a boom, hook, wire rope and more. It also should have counterweights, which you should learn a little more about. Read More 

How Can Your Small Business Benefit From Skip Bin Hire?

14 January 2022
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While efficient waste management is healthy for the environment, it benefits businesses immensely. Not only does it benefit larger businesses but also small and medium-sized companies as well. From complying with local waste management codes to boosting your brand image, the following are five ways your small business startup can benefit from hiring skip bins.  Saves You Time and Money Indeed, time is an invaluable resource for any business, and it would help if you used it well on essential tasks. Read More 

Why Use a Crane Hire Company That Offers Lift Planning Analysis?

29 September 2021
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If you need to hire a crane for a building project, then it's worth using a crane hire company that can run a lift planning analysis on your site and build. Here, one of the company's experts assesses your site and your project. They then recommend the best models to hire. What are the advantages of using a hire firm that can do this analysis for you? 1. Make Sure You Hire the Right Cranes Read More 

4 Reasons Why You Need a Crane Rigger at Your Site

2 August 2021
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When hiring cranes, most people often underestimate the importance of crane riggers. Furthermore, they consider riggers to be an additional fee. The truth is, the rigger is just as crucial as the crane operator. The excerpt below details some of the reasons why you should hire a crane rigger. 1. Delegate Crane Installation Homeowners do not know much about cranes. As such, there is a likelihood that the crane they hire is not suitable for their site. Read More 

4 Things You Need to Consider Before Choosing Your Excavation Equipment

18 May 2021
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Drilling, backhoeing, bulldozing, and general excavating are the four main excavation techniques in the construction industry, and your choice of equipment will depend on which technique you'll be using. However, there's more to choosing excavation equipment than just thinking about technique. Here are four other facts you'll also need to keep in mind before making a purchase or rental decision.  1. Your site If you are digging in just a few inches or feet of soil, opt for a small machine. Read More