2018

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Mary's Heavy Construction Equipment Blog

Welcome to my corner of the internet. My name is Mary, and this blog is going to be focused around heavy construction equipment. Years ago, my husband and I ran a construction company together. Now we're semi-retired, and for the last ten years, we have been doing a bit of freelance work. I miss the big machines, and I decided to start a blog about it. If you work with heavy construction equipment on a regular basis, I plan to have tips and ideas in this blog that are designed to help you. I invite you to grab a cup of tea, get comfortable and explore these posts. Thanks for reading!

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Top 4 Factors to Look Into When Choosing a Forklift Rental Company

21 October 2018
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Forklift trucks, or forklifts, are one of the most versatile vehicles available in today's market. These trucks have a wide range of material handling applications in the industrial sector. These include pallet handling, handling of paper reels, beverage handling and many more.  If you are currently in the market for rental forklifts, be it because you can't afford to buy the machines outright or because you temporarily need additional units, you will want to get the machines from the right provider. Read More …

4 Factors to Consider When Comparing Demolition Quotes

30 April 2018
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It is always advisable to get several quotations from demolition companies before you sign a contract with one demolition service provider. This comparison allows you to select the most competitive quote. Read on and learn the key items you should scrutinise closely as you compare the quotes. Cost to Demolish a Square Foot Demolition companies usually have a rate that they charge for each square foot of a building which they demolish. Read More …

3 Smart Features Your Lifting Equipment Should Have

12 February 2018
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People who are planning to buy or rent lifting equipment need to know the latest features that such equipment should have to enhance productivity and safety. This article discusses some of those desirable smart features that you should look for in any lift equipment, such as overhead cranes. Hook Centering Equipment life can be prolonged while averting safety hazards if the lifting equipment has an intelligent ability to detect and correct loads that aren't properly positioned. Read More …

6 Budget-Friendly Tips to Help You Save Money While Moving Earth

3 January 2018
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If you need to move some earth, you may need to hire earth moving equipment. That can be expensive, but luckily, there are lots of ways to save. Take a look at these tips. 1. Don't Go Too Heavy When hiring heavy earthmoving equipment, you have a lot of different options. Look at the scope of your project and try to hire the exact type of equipment you need. If you go too " Read More …