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Hiring Heavy Construction Equipment: Tips, Ideas and Money-Saving Advice

After years in the construction industry, I went on hiatus last year to start my own company doing interior painting. But I decided to take my experience from construction work and start a blog. I hope that if you are hiring construction equipment, my posts provide you with the guidance you need. I love writing and hope that passion shows in these posts. When I'm not writing on this blog, I like to design kites and work on model railroads, and I just started dabbling with watercolours on canvas.

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How Right Angle Test Plugs Improve Pipe Pressure Tests

12 September 2019
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Before a newly completed building is deemed fit for occupation, it must meet several building codes. It is the reason why council inspectors conduct checks on every inch of a newly constructed house. Therefore, plumbers play a vital role in ensuring a buildings piping and drainage system meets laid down standards. It is the reason why pressure testing every plumbing pipe is crucial. To conduct a successful pressure test, you need the right test plug, and that is why you need a right angle test plug. Read More 

Two mistakes people often make when using a double-head slasher on a construction site

16 July 2019
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A piece of equipment called a double-head slasher is often used during the land-clearing phase of a construction project. Read on to find out about two of the mistakes that people often make when using this equipment. Failing to adjust the height of the equipment This equipment usually comes with a feature that allows the user to adjust its height. However, many people overlook this feature before using this machinery on their construction site, which can then reduce the effectiveness of this item. Read More 

Check Out These Three Important Tips for Ensuring Safe Crane Rental

20 March 2019
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Planning to hire a crane for an upcoming job? Cranes are one of the popular types of heavy machines available for lifting and lowering heavy loads -- but they can pose a significant threat to the safety of those involved in working with or around the equipment if an accident occurs on the job. Before hiring a crane, you should think about safety. Here are some tips for ensuring crane safety on the job: Read More 

Construction Equipment Tips: Three Essential Precautions for Using a Crane Truck

7 February 2019
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Crane trucks are ideal for use in construction work because of their configuration. The truck body makes it convenient to haul the crane to different places. In simple terms, it will be easy to transport the crane to the construction area, and the equipment can be moved around the worksite. Also, it is convenient to handle other loads on the truck in addition to the crane. However, like other construction machines, crane trucks pose some danger when used incorrectly. Read More 

3 Essential Safety Precautions in Steel Erection Projects

4 January 2019
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Growth in the Australian construction industry has led to increased competition among construction contractors. Every construction firm wants a piece of the cake. Due to the structural strength of steel, most developers use it as part of their building materials. However, developers only work with construction contractors that observe safety guidelines prescribed by the Australian Steel Institute. It entails taking certain precautions when erecting steel structures. This article provides safety pointers when working with steel erection equipment. Read More