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Hiring the Best Heavy Construction Equipment: Everything to Consider


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Hiring the Best Heavy Construction Equipment: Everything to Consider

If you are hiring heavy construction equipment for your business, there are so many things you need to consider, from driver training to safety features, from cost to supplemental insurance, and, of course, there are many other factors to consider. Hi, my name is Dave, and I used to work in the oil fields. During that time, I ran almost every type of heavy machinery you can imagine, and I also saw a lot of mistakes being made. I learned a lot, and now that I am semi-retired, I want to share a lot of that info. Before you hire a heavy machine, take a look at these posts.

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Safe Crane Operations: An Introduction

Operating cranes safely is of paramount importance in any construction or industrial environment. This blog post will discuss essential aspects of safe crane operations, such as proper training, adherence to safety protocols and regular maintenance. Read on to explore the steps that need to be taken to ensure the safety of everyone involved and to prevent accidents during crane operations. Proper Training Importance of Training Proper training is the foundation of safe crane operations. Read More 

Four reasons why you should hire an earthmoving service for your construction project

In any construction project, you will be faced with the choice of either obtaining your own earthmoving equipment or hiring an earthmoving service. There are in fact good reasons why an earthmoving service could be the right solution. Up-to-date equipment Firstly, hiring an earthmoving service means that you will have access to the most up-to-date equipment. If you buy your own equipment, you will be stuck with it for some time. Read More 

Rental Scissor Lift FAQs

Most contractors and DIY developers are often conflicted over whether to buy or rent scissor lifts. However, this dilemma springs from their incomprehension of the scissor lift rental process. Below are some scissor lift hire FAQs to help you understand this process.   1. What Are The Benefits Of Renting A Scissor Lift?  Renting a scissor lift helps you avoid the scissor lift buying costs. Therefore, you do not have to spend your operating capital on buying a scissor lift. Read More 

How To Determine What Cranes Are Right For Your Project

Cranes are an important part of construction that every building site will need at some point. The trick is figuring out which type of cranes are necessary for your project and which would be too big or too small. After all, there are dozens of different variations of cranes and while some of those varieties might overlap in a lot of ways, they are still unique and you need to find the most relevant one to you. Read More 

Worried About The Weather? How To Operate A Crane During Bad Weather

If you need to operate your crane during inclement weather, it's important to take steps to ensure safety. Inclement weather increases the risk for accidents and injuries. This is especially true where wind, torrential rains, and lightning are concerned. With the right safety procedures, you can operate your crane during these weather conditions. If you're not sure what steps to take, read the list provided below. Here are five steps that will keep your crane crew safe during inclement weather. Read More