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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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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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Important Check to Carry Out Before Small-Scale Demolition Work

1 September 2017
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For many people, the word 'demolition' conjures up images of large buildings falling to the ground and creating clouds of dust. In reality, this sort of operation makes up only a small part of all the demolition work carried out. In practical terms, demolition work is any that involves destroying part of an interior or exterior. For many homeowners, the biggest demolition project they'll ever be involved in is demolishing part of their house so an extension can be built.
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Two Common Causes of Hydraulic Excavator Breakdowns

9 August 2017
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If a hydraulic excavator breaks down during a construction project, it can cause significant delays and increased costs; hydraulic equipment repairs often take quite a bit of time to perform and, depending on the severity of the damage, may be very expensive too. As such, it's important to be aware of the most common causes of excavator breakdowns, so that you can take steps to prevent this equipment from malfunctioning at an inopportune time.
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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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