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Staying Safe Around Construction Equipment

A few months ago, my husband and I decided to make the plunge and landscape our yard. Unfortunately, we live in an incredibly hilly area, and all of the ground needed to be leveled and graded before we could get started. My husband made a few calls, and we were able to find an amazing construction team who could bring in heavy construction equipment to do the work. After they arrived, the foreman explained what we would need to do to stay safe around all of the heavy equipment. This blog is designed to help others learn from our experience, so that you can keep your family safe from harm.

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Tips For Relocating Your Company's Overhead Cranes

Posted on September 22, 2015

Going through a move is a major ordeal for almost any business, and this is especially true for those that rely on industrial equipment on a daily basis. For example, overhead crane systems are extremely common, but they can be exceedingly difficult to move because of their size and weight. Not surprisingly, there are some tips that business leaders may benefit from following when they are overseeing this process.  Have Your Current Crane System Inspected [Read More]

Demolition Safety: How To Trust In Your Contractor

Posted on September 21, 2015

So you've hired a construction company for a demolition project. You've surely selected a company that implements impeccable safety measures. During a demolition project, the obvious concern every time is safety. A demolition procedure needs to be carried out in a precise and carefully planned fashion. Demolishing a structure is a team effort and is always carried out in a systematic way. It's an extremely risky process if not done properly and can cause serious injuries or death. [Read More]

The Best Places To Buy Used Heavy Construction Equipment

Posted on September 21, 2015

Used heavy construction equipment, such as skid steers and boom trucks, can be purchased at a great price to allow you to perform your construction duties without having to lease or rent these items. Knowing where to look to buy used equipment can help you buy quality pieces with many hours left on them. Here are the best places to buy used heavy construction equipment for sale. Auctions When construction companies and heavy equipment rental companies have excess older machinery or upgrade to newer models, they sometimes choose to auction off their heavy equipment rather than try to sell them individually on their own. [Read More]

Moonwalk Rental In A Park: What You Need To Know

Posted on September 17, 2015

Renting a moonwalk for use in a public park is generally more complicated than renting a moonwalk for use on a private residence. These tips will help you coordinate a moonwalk rental for a party in a public park. Obtain the Permits It will be up to you to obtain the permits in order to assemble a moonwalk rental on public property. Contact your local parks department before finalizing the details of the rental to ensure that a moonwalk rental in a public park is even a possibility. [Read More]