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Big Boys' Toys: The Thrill Of Heavy Construction Equipment

Three Guidelines to Help You Prepare Your House for Demolition

28 October 2019
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Demolishing a house is one of the most challenging projects that you might have to undertake. This is because house demolition is an extremely delicate process, and a little mistake could lead to massive damage and even loss of life. It is therefore crucial to involve experts in the demolition process and to ensure that the right process is followed for the type of construction you want to bring down. Here are three guidelines that you should follow when preparing a house for demolition. Read More 

Top Tips When Hiring a Bobcat

31 July 2019
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Earthmovers are essential in most construction sites. They can be expensive; hence, it would be wise to hire the machines when you need them for a short period. Read the extract below to learn the various considerations to make when hiring a bobcat. Type of Bobcat Required Below are a few tips to help you choose a bobcat: A compact excavator is small in size and therefore suitable if you are working in a confined area. Read More 

Important Things to Note About Height Safety Equipment Inspection

27 May 2019
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In case you are working at a height of more than three meters, you need to wear the right height-safety equipment. If fall protection is necessary, create a complete fall protection program in case it is not already in place. The program must educate and train the workers, choose and fit any equipment needed for the task and worker and ensure proper height-safety equipment protection. This is very important, especially when it comes to height safety, because no one should have an accident on site. Read More 

Two tips to keep in mind if you plan to rent earthmoving equipment for your home renovations

26 February 2019
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Using earthmoving equipment during a home renovation project is a great way to ensure that the renovations are completed quickly and efficiently. If this is something you plan to do, you may find the following tips to be helpful. Discuss your renovation project with the equipment hire company before choosing specific machinery It is sensible to discuss the details of your renovation project with the rental company prior to renting specific pieces of machinery from them. Read More 

Dewatering Techniques Discussed in Detail

13 January 2019
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Firm and dependable surfaces are a primary requirement when working on building foundations. Wet and waterlogged grounds threaten the establishment of strong concrete foundations. They are not ideal for fresh concrete that needs to cure. The wet conditions often result from a heavy downpour that increases the amount of groundwater in the soil. The excess groundwater then seeps into excavated foundations as the packed soil layers look for an outlet to relieve the structural stress. Read More 

About Me

Big Boys' Toys: The Thrill Of Heavy Construction Equipment

Hey there. I’m Dennis Shaw. I’m a vet who has become an accidental fan of heavy equipment. When my son was younger, he only played with construction machinery toys. He had dozens of bulldozers, cranes, graders, and excavators. You can imagine his excitement when we were driving along and encountered a real-life piece of equipment in action! His excitement was quite infectious, and I found myself getting a thrill too. For his birthday, I would always take him to a construction equipment expo, so that we could check out the shiny new models. Now, he has almost finished school and plans to obtain various tickets to operate equipment. I know that I can’t be the only accidental fan of heavy construction equipment. If you find yourself similarly enthralled , I hope that you can enjoy this corner of the web.

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