2016

Do you use heavy construction equipment? Are you thinking about hiring a machine? Do you need tips on improving business? If so, this blog is for you.

2016

Five Tips for Moving a Mobile Home Onto a Foundation Using a Hired Crane

29 September 2016
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If you have a mobile home and you want to lift it up and onto a concrete foundation, you need something to lift it with, and a crane can do the trick. If you are hiring a crane to move a mobile home, there are several things you should keep in mind. Take a look at these tips: 1. Estimate the weight of the mobile home with contents. In most cases, if you have the manufacturer's weight of your mobile home, it doesn't include the contents of the home.
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Why You Should Give Oversize Haulers Ample Notice

28 September 2016
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Would you like to transport oversize equipment to a construction site? Read on and discover why you should contact oversize haulers early so that your shipment can be delivered on schedule. Planning an Optimum Route Oversize cargo presents special challenges due to its abnormal size, shape and weight. Consequently, the heavy haulage company has to select an appropriate route that will avoid putting the cargo and other road users at risk. For instance, a direct route to your site may involve moving the cargo through 100km.
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Your Complete Guide to Safety When Using Longreach Excavators on Your Construction Site

27 September 2016
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Most of the preparation and remedial activities in your construction site require lots of excavation.  This makes excavators possibly the most visible equipment on your construction site, not just because of their size but because of the amount of work that they do. When using them, safety is a key consideration that you must keep in mind to prevent fatalities to the workers and other occupants. Particularly, long reach excavators pose an even greater danger because of their long booms arms that can extend as far as twenty feet or beyond.
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Five Accessories and Ideas to Make Your Truck Seat More Comfortable

26 September 2016
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Tired of being uncomfortable on the road? Then, it may be time to think about modifying your truck seat. Wondering which features and accessories can make your truck seat more comfortable? Take a look at these ideas: 1. Beads Wooden beads act an interesting look to your truck seat, and they can also help to make your seat more comfortable. You can buy beads that cover just the back or both the back and the seat of the chair.
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What Often Causes Accidents When Driving a Truck?

19 September 2016
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Truck driving is an important segment of the transport and business industries. The long trips taken by truck drivers have facilitated the delivery of goods to, within and beyond countries. However, this job comes with its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to safety. This is why driving safely is a top priority for you because truck accidents are often fatal when they occur. An understanding of some of the things that regularly cause truck accidents will go a long way in helping you prevent them.
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About Me
Ideas for Professionals and Amateurs: A Heavy Construction Blog

Do you use heavy construction equipment for your job? Are you thinking about hiring a machine for a project at your home? Do you need high-level tips on improving your business practices, or are you simply looking for ideas even an amateur could implement? If so, this blog is for you. It is going to include a range of tips and ideas, geared toward a wide range of audiences. Hi! My name is John. In this blog, I am going to pull research, tips for manufacturer's manuals and personal experiences together to create the most effective, timely tips for you and your business.