Maintaining, Repairing and Understanding Heavy Construction Equipment

27 April 2015

Types of Cranes Used During Civil Construction

Any civil engineer will tell you that without different kinds of heavy construction equipment it would be very hard for them to complete their projects. One piece of equipment that civil engineers rely on is the crane. This article discusses some of the different kinds of cranes that can be used during civil construction. Tower Cranes These are very common during the construction of tall buildings. They can lift loads reaching 20 tons to a height of about 230 feet.

24 April 2015

Why Hire A Professional Contractor For Excavating And Earthmoving Projects?

Excavating may seem like a simple job for a homeowner who wants to install an in-ground pool or dig their own well, but in truth, it's actually much more complicated than many homeowners realize. Even for small jobs such as digging trenches for new plumbing pipes or to underpin a foundation, it's always best to leave earthmoving to a professional contractor. Note why that is and why every homeowner should have this job done by a excavating or earthmoving pro:

About Me

Hi, my name is Jamie. I ran the office for a large contracting and construction company for years. Because I was the one responsible for crunching the numbers, I took it upon myself to learn the most efficient ways to operate the machinery, and I even made sure that our staff knew how to fix certain elements of our heavy construction equipment to cut down on repair costs. If you want to learn about repairing and maintaining your heavy equipment to protect your company's bottom line, you have come to the right place. Please, read and explore these posts, and I hope they help your company.