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Starting a construction project involves many steps, with many details. Learn more about getting the right heavy construction equipment.

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Two tips for those who plan to hire earthmoving equipment for their construction project

26 October 2018
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If you will be carrying out construction work soon and are planning to rent a few pieces of equipment from an earthmoving equipment hire business for your project, you might find the advice below to be quite helpful. Draw up a pre-operation to-do list The earthmoving equipment that the rental company provides will be in good working order when it arrives at your building site. However, every time that it is used, there is a risk that the equipment may sustain damage, which, if it goes unnoticed, could put your workers at risk of being injured the next time it is used.
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All You Need to Know About Getting A Forklift Licence

16 April 2018
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Forklifts are versatile for the lifting of loads in construction sites and business warehouses. A forklift licence from a place like All Onsite Training and Assessment is crucial if you intend to venture into the logistics and materials handling industry. However, the process of acquiring a forklift licence may not be as straightforward as a common driving licence. That's because of the safety issues involved in lifting materials at height. The process of acquiring a forklift licence can be slightly more involved, and here are a few important things you need to know.
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3 Essential Questions to Ask Before Buying a Used Forklift

22 January 2018
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Small construction companies try to keep up with competition by keeping their costs as low as possible. While there are several money-saving avenues, buying used forklifts can cut a huge chunk off the overall operating costs. However, you need to take extra precaution when buying a used forklift since it still represents a substantial investment. Asking the simple questions highlighted in this article will help you get a good deal when shopping for a used forklift.
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Which Lifting Equipment Would Be Suited To Your Needs?

8 December 2017
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No matter what construction project you are engaging in, one of the critical types of machinery that you will need is lifting equipment. From raising personnel to higher levels at the construction site to the transportation of materials to different storeys of the building, lifting equipment will be necessary to facilitate these processes. Nonetheless, there is a broad range of lifts that you could choose from. Some people may assume that hiring one type would be sufficient for the job, but you will quickly realise that the different options available are designed to meet specific requirements.
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5 Safety Tips for Moving a Shipping Container

30 October 2017
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If you're buying a shipping container and moving it to your home, there are a few safety tips you should keep in mind. To keep yourself and others as safe as possible, check out these essential safety tips. 1. Make Sure the Trailer Is Safe You need to move shipping containers on a trailer. Whether you own the trailer or are hiring it for this task, take some time to make sure that it's safe.
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Starting a construction project involves many steps, with many details. Having a complete plan before beginning is key, and having people in place for each step keeps a project on time and within budget. Making sure you have the heavy machinery to do the job right, the first time, without delays or breakdowns can make the difference that keeps you on schedule and keeps your costs down. Investing in technology that will handle big jobs and heavy loads may seem high, and an easy place to save money, but if it keeps your project on track, it will pay for itself easily in the long run.

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