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Heavy machinery and equipment can cause a lot of vibrations, which in turn create noise. This noise is the reason why we use earplugs or any other types of hearing protection is often required when working near such machines. Vibrations from heavy equipment like bulldozers, tractors, and cranes create high levels of noise that can …
Shackles a type of connection link. This means that shackles are used to connect a load to a lifting device, such as a hoist or a lifting sling; they therefore have a very important role to play in safe lifting and manoeuvring of loads. There are different types of shackles that can be used for …
Your roof is a critical part of your home. It protects you and your possessions from the elements and keeps you warm in winter. One sign that it’s time to replace the roof is when water starts leaking into your home. So how do you know when it’s the right time to replace it. Water …
We see it in the news, we read about it online and we swipe through posts on social media, digesting all kinds of content that relate to the importance of utilising solar panels. Whether you own a small factory in the countryside, a retail shop in the city centre or a business park in town, …
The weather has changed, and you find that your roof is leaking. Here are some quick fixes to help you whilst you wait for the professionals to come. Tarpaulin If the leak’s location is noticeable, stretch a tarp over the roof will help prevent further rain from getting into the house. It may not be …
There are many different types of industrial lifting equipment, but some of the top pieces of equipment include: 1. Overhead cranes 2. Gantry cranes (a type of overhead crane) 3. Cantilever gantry cranes (another type of overhead crane) 4. Pneumatic stackers (for transporting materials horizontally) 5. Telescopic handlers (smaller than compact excavators or larger than …
There are many different reasons why a roofing company will fail. You will need to do various things to keep the wheels in motion and even more of those things to make it profitable. However, there is one main reason that we see it time and time again. That reason is failure to invest in …
What was once thought impossible to create (transparent aluminium) has been achieved and realised and an incredibly strong possible, future glass replacement. Aluminium Oxynitride or AION, has been produced through a very difficult process which entails pressurising aluminium oxynitride powder to 15,000 pounds per inch, in rubber moulds, submerged in hydraulic fluid. The material is …
One new technological integration into the construction industry is proving integral in increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of building projects by helping to mitigate risks and problematic situations. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a a process that creates and manages construction project information across its lifecycle via intelligent 3D model-based processes that improve the management …
You don’t need to be a security expert to know that grilles are used in homes and offices as part of the general premise security system. The idea behind using these is to keep intruders from accessing a home or an office, but does this mean that you can never use them on other parts …