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…

Cranes are an important piece of heavy plant equipment within the construction industry. Most construction sites will be home to at least one type of crane to assist in heavy lifting and building jobs. Within…

Have you every wondered how we are able to move heavy plant machinery across countries and continents? There are various methods available for you to choose from dependent on your requirements and the machinery you…

Roads play a major part in our everyday life, the economic strength of a country is visible through their roads. Good roads not only allow for easier transportation but also benefit the economy significantly as…

Construction managers are the backbone of a site’s success and they are often presented with some serious challenges that can disrupt the achievement of a project. It’s essential for them to be vigilant with time,…

Quarrying was first used by ancient Egyptian’s thousands of years ago to build pyramids with huge limestone and granite blocks cut by hand from local quarries. These days, quarries are used to extract stone, sand,…

It’s no secret that there is a world-wide issue with greenhouse gases and CO2 emissions. According to stats, energy consumption over a large range of sectors – including transport, construction, heating and production – is…

From the world’s largest underground copper operations in Chile and Australia to leading gold mines in Canada, United States and Mexico, every mine is unique. The majority of the world’s mines are located in some…

Rotary Bored Piling Rigs are a very prevalent machine throughout the construction industry, the majority of building and construction-related activities these days are performed using piling rigs. The machines are used to bore holes into…

With the relentless battle of labour shortages still troubling the industry, contractors are trying to find suitable methods to get the most productivity out of their workforce whilst ensuring safe jobsites and satisfied clients. The construction…