“Although the mining industry employs only 1% of the global labour force, it generates 8% of all fatal accidents.” Cave-ins, explosions, toxic air, and extreme temperatures are some of the most extreme hazards to occur…
Maintaining your equipment is no easy task, it is crucial you have a plan in place to avoid any downtime which is not scheduled. Routine is key if you want to prevent any malfunctions of…
Machinery will be one of the most important investments you make for your business, therefore you need to be clear on what it is required for and what it is worth. You need to consider…
Rock drills are a prevalent machine across the construction industry and are used in various applications such as mining, digging wells, preparing foundations and rock and mineral excavation. Rock drills are designed to make it…
The process of mining dates back to prehistoric times when people first mined flint. They used this mineral to create tools and weapons, breaking it into shards with sharp edges. Open-pit, underwater, and underground mining are the…
What is site preparation? Before any construction project can begin the site must be prepared, this involves various essential tasks which if carried out correctly, should allow the project to run smoothly. Among many other…
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt around the world in all walks of life, from the healthcare sector, to retail, travel and tourism and many countries are still battling this deadly virus. A year…
Earth Moving machinery also referred to as heavy equipment, is typically designed for construction projects which involve earthworks. They are often the most noticeable on a construction site due to their size. Earth moving equipment…
Every year, thousands of construction workers are injured on the job, therefore, site safety is essential within the industry. The construction industry uses multiple heavy plant machinery on a daily basis, the utter size and…
Quarries are used to extract stone, gravel, sand, limestone, granite or other minerals from the Earth’s surface to be used within the construction industry. Quarries play an essential part to our everyday lives as the…
Heavy machinery often comes with a hefty price tag. The significant value of these machines makes them an attractable target for thieves. Currently, the annual loss attributed to construction equipment theft is estimated at over…
Piling is a form of deep foundation and is generally used when constructing large buildings and structures. The technique is the process of supporting a heavy load beneath a traditional foundation that may not be…