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Making The Job Easier With Crane Rentals by Shane Hester When you are planning to start a big construction project that requires a lot of work and heavy lifting, then it would be best if you get cranes to make things easier for you. Cranes are used to lift heavy equipments, supplies and construction materials to finish the job faster. Professionals in the building industry understand that finding a good crane rental can just be as important as hiring contractors to do the construction for you.Stormwater Management for Industrial and Construction Sites by Irene Test Construction and industrial sites need to implement stormwater management plans. Here are the permits and types of plans these facilities need to implement.Using Safety Cabinets to Store Chemicals by Irene Test Chemicals are required to be kept in safety cabinets. Here are some points to keep in mind when using safety cabinets in your workplace.Different Types of Shackles by Scott Brunson There are a few different types of shackles available depending upon your unique needs. You may be interested in shackles with bolts or pins or spring shackles, depending upon your cargo size.Know the Limits of Construction Equipment and Lifting Straps by Scott Brunson In order to reduce the chance of construction related injuries and fatalities, it is crucial you understand the limits of the equipment you are using. Construction workers who are well educated about safety can prevent major accidents from occurring.Material Handling Practices for the Workplace by Irene Test Material handling practices are implemented to reduce workplace injuries. Here are some examples of common material handling practices for industrial and manufacturing environments.The Correlation Curve Of A Rebound Hammer by Carla Fijnvandraat A rebound hammer is primarily used to assess the uniformity of concrete strength within a structure and to localize areas of inferior quality. When using a rebound hammer to estimate in-situ compressive strength, the reference curves provided by the manufacturer must be used with some caution.Online Tradies Get More - Part 1 - Tradies Online Essentials by Simon Richardson Todays tradies need to understand so much more than what is taught in TAFE and during their apprenticeship if they are going to live their dream and operate a successful trade business. What these educational systems do not provide is the knowledge to use the power of the internet to generate revenue, promote their business and connect with their customers, suppliers and other businesses, growing their revenue network. These skills are essential to tradies looking for a competitive advantage in an increasingly aggressive business environment.Acrow Prop Safe Installation Guide by Steven Preston The 'Acrow Prop Safe Installation Guide' gives you a checklist of what to check before you even start and then shows you what you need to check to ensure the safe installation of your acrow props. Once installed there is a list of items that need to be checked regularly to ensure the continued safe performance of your acrow prop installation and then finishes off with a checklist for their safe removal.Means of Escape From Mezzanine Floors by Harry Mortensson How many staircases should I have and where should they be? Generalising, the larger the floor, and the more people occupy it, the more and larger the stairs required. Staircase quantities and positioning within a new project will be influenced by the existing layout of the building and fire exits.Costing and Estimation in A Construction Job by Michael C Logan A construction contract is often a large job. There are many factors that need to be tracked and monitored. Companies often employ software to help them track all the costs and expenses of a construction contract.Suspended Platform - Wide Application on High Rise Building Cleaning (Facade Cleaning) by Ema Tree With more and more high rise buildings appearing all over the world, high rise building cleaning has become more and more important. The article mainly introduces the suspended platform (swing stage) application on the high rise building facades cleaning, and its advantages than BMU and Bosun's chair.Mezzanine Floor Load Terminology by Harry Mortensson For the unfamiliar the range of terms relating to load when dealing with mezzanine flooring or raised platforms can be confusing. Different terms that may be come across are explained below.How Will a Freestanding Mezzanine Floor Affect the Structure of My Property? by Harry Mortensson Freestanding commercial and industrial mezzanine floors and raised platforms offer an additional storey that can be used for many different purposes such as office space, industrial or storage use, each of which will require a certain load to be supported. This load needs in turn to be supported by the existing structure of the building.Construction Management Companies by Greg O Rouse Construction sector has been growing steadily for the past few years. There are lots of people who are interested in this field and they want to make sure that they can enter into this field and become successful.Construction Management at Its Best by Greg O Rouse Construction industry is a growing sector and has lots of opportunities for people. There are various construction companies available these days.Design Methods of the Steel Structure by Steve M Jack Steel structure design has three methods such as plastic design, elastic design, and limit sate design. Uncertainties that may affect the safety of a structural design are caused due to loading, material strength, structural dimensions and behavior. Read more...Advanced Polymer Repair Products - Save Time, Money, and Aggravation by Tim Murry In today's economy, industry, state, government agencies, and maintenance engineers everywhere are being forced to do more with less. With operating budgets well below average, facilities and organizations of all multitudes are no longer able to replace pieces of capital equipment, or undertake major structural rehabilitation projects. However, with technology advancing at an exponential rate there are alternate routes around having to replace valuable pieces of machinery, equipment, and structures.A 40 Cubic Yard Dumpster Container Saves You The Most Time And Money by Michael Crider You can save yourself a great deal of money if you know what you are doing when it comes to getting the right kind of container to handle the debris of a construction or renovation site. If you want the largest possible container then a 40 cubic yard dumpster container is going to be your choice...Air Exchangers and SIPs by Todd Bergstrom Reducing air leaks in a structure is central to achieving maximum energy performance. Air exchangers work to effectively improve indoor air quality within buildings, including those built with SIPs.Construction Safety - Trench Shoring For Your Excavation Project by Steve Wellman If you work in construction and do any excavating then trench shoring is not a foreign subject to you. It is required for safety in almost all excavation projects. What type of trench shoring equipment do you need for your project?What Is Rapid Setting Concrete? by Mac McNight As you might expect, the name for rapid setting concrete is fairly self explanatory in terms of what exactly makes it unique from other forms of concrete on the market today. However, simply because it sets rapidly, it can be used in a much wider range of applications than many other forms of concrete out there.Preparing With Construction Safety Supplies by Irene Test Construction safety supplies are needed for many work areas. Such equipment addresses common injuries from falling objects, surfaces, and electrical hazards in the workplace.Why Is There an Increase in Demand of Fiberglass? by Henry Newmark At present man is mainly using the fiberglass which is the lightest but well-built substance with unlimited uses because of its toughness. As the name suggest the very tiny filament of glass is used to manufacture the fiberglass, which are compounded as one producing a product having the characteristics of flexibility and the exceptional toughness. Lifting Straps Are Handy Storage Items by Scott Brunson Lifting straps are not just for use in the boating world. Today more and more people are finding new uses for this handy little tool.Shackles Are A Multi-Tasker by Scott Brunson Shackles are often overlooked when it comes to their versatility. While used on boats and in shipping for decades, they are now showing up everywhere.Use Lifting Straps To Do The Heavy Tasks Of Home Improvement by Scott Brunson Remodeling, landscaping and other home improvement projects can require moving around some heavy items. Lifting straps are not just for industrial use anymore. Use them to help with the heavy lifting required by your next home improvement project.How To Choose The Right Shackle For Your Lifting Sling by Scott Brunson Choosing the right equipment for the job is the first order of business when you are lifting heavy items. If you check manufacturer recommendations carefully you are heading in the right direction but you also need to use common sense to make the best choice of lifting slings and shackles.Before Using A Piece Of Machinery Check The Overhead Crane Parts by Graham Pratt If you are going to work in any type of construction field, you need to be aware that each field has specific lists of challenges that go along with it. For example, if you are asked by your employer to operate one of their cranes, there are a few things you will need to ask your employer before you ever start to complete this task for them.Decking Lights - What Are The Different Places You Can Buy Them From? by Sagbee C If you are actively looking out for different places that you might be able to go to in order to purchase decking lights from, you might perhaps be interested in being familiar with all the options. Once you are aware of the different options that are out there, you will be able to quickly make up your mind and decide on the exact option to take advantage of. In many cases, you are bound to be surprised with all the different options, since there are quite a lot of them.[ Previous 30 | Display By Oldest | Display By Newest | Next 30 ]

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