UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Picture yourself walking past a bustling construction site – the thunderous roar of jackhammers, the grinding whir of power tools, and the rumble of heavy machinery create a symphony of industrial chaos. Heavy machinery dominates the noise landscape with bulldozers producing 85-95 decibels during earth-moving operations.

Environmental Impact Assessment

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

National Park Service Jacob Kihm, project manager for Idaho Falls-based HK Contractors, the prime contractor for the bridge replacement project, says completion is slated for 2026. The current bridge has little room for pedestrians or cyclists and is showing signs of wear from decades of extreme weather and heavy use.

Concrete Pouring

For Construction Pros

JULY 21, 2025

These price pressures, combined with longer lead times and occasional shipping delays, are making it harder to manage budgets and project schedules. Index-linked contracts are becoming more common, helping firms manage cost fluctuations with clients. Nearly a quarter have faced delays or cancellations due to material shortages.

Concrete Pouring

ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2025

Located near a heavily industrialized section of Buenos Aires, the river, along with the soil beneath it, is full of lead, cadmium, copper and other heavy metals and contaminants dumped for more than a century by tanneries, animal slaughterhouses, factories and other chemical facilities. The contamination has sickened many of the nearly 4.5

Piping Installation

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Surrey’s excellent transport links and outstanding schools make it a highly desirable moving destination, with direct rail connections to London and access to areas of outstanding natural beauty. Teams use protective materials including padded blankets, wardrobe boxes, and floor coverings to prevent damage during transport.

Material Storage

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Over time, as bridges get used by heavy transport, they need replacing, and for such a historic railway bridge a special replacement was designed which was to be carried out with minimal disruption to the rail network. However, the use of a pontoon here was not possible due to the shallow, and changing, water levels of the river.

Heavy Lifting Transportation

Roads Online

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Cleaner Due to its heavy focus on research and development, TRT identified the need to get ahead of the market. TRT’s in-house designers and engineers had to make changes to the fittings and overall structure of the crane to cater to the new engine. This helps to create a stable lift platform for the entire crane.

Heavy Lifting Transportation

Roads Online

MAY 27, 2025

Troy Hand, Crane Sales and Pacific Islands Manager TRT says customer expectations and feedback has pointed towards a greater need for larger and heavy-duty solutions. Maximum lifting capacity for luffing 120 tonnes, with a maximum luffing boom length of 84 metres and a maximum luffing jib length of 90 metresrespectively.

Heavy Lifting Transportation

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Skanska’s work improving 1,500 feet of an existing 3,540-foot wharf includes constructing three heavy lift berths, the wind turbine generator delivery berth, the installation/load-out berth, and the monopile delivery berth. Port of New Orleans: The Louisiana International Terminal project, a $1.5

Sustainability

Roads Online

MAY 30, 2024

Here, she chats with PSA’s Managing Director, Michael Smith. PSA Managing Director, Michael Smith. Rising costs of raw material, energy and utilities, labour, equipment maintenance and transportation have posed challenges for the industry by increasing manufacturing costs, reducing profit margins and affecting pricing dynamics.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Roads Online

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Trevor Schaefer, National Projects Manager – Cubis Systems says the company’s multidisciplinary approach ensures that customers can have a ‘one-stop-shop’ for their infrastructure needs. “We Our National Projects team expertly manage the project from PO to delivery.

Infrastructure Development

CCR Magazine

MAY 23, 2024

Positive Displacement Blowers One of the pivotal advancements in modern construction technology is the integration of positive displacement blowers, which are crucial for efficiently transporting materials. This automation can drastically reduce the need for manual labor and lower the potential for workplace accidents and injuries.

Material Handling

Roads Online

JULY 21, 2024

Whether its Lattice Boom Crawlers, Heavy-Duty Crawlers, Telescopic Boom Crawlers or crane trailers, TRT’s range carries across a number of Kobelco model types, for different disciplines. Kobelco’s Heavy-Duty Crawlers, for example, are suitable machines for foundational and civil engineering works for construction projects.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Fortunately, innovations in the equipment and machinery used at job sites is bringing about a sweeping change in the way safety is managed. Designed to streamline material movement across different locations at the jobsite, these systems can prevent strain-related injuries which are common during manual lifting of material.

Heavy Lifting Transportation

PN - Project Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Whether you're relocating equipment within a construction site or transporting it to a new location, proper procedures are essential to prevent accidents and damage. Follow some top tips for moving heavy construction equipment safely. ​ Cranes, lifting equipment and slings "Accidents can cause injury and damage equipment."

Construction Equipment

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

So, how can we manage interior renovation quickly and effectively? Visit Other Construction Sites Construction site management is the most direct reflection of the quality control in a renovation project. At first glance, a site with good protection measures is often managed well and has reliable quality.

Heavy Lifting Transportation

Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

Buildern is an advanced construction project management solution that will revolutionize how you handle documents and storage. Buildern simplifies document management, allowing builders to easily access and track all your project-related files with just a few clicks. Precise estimation can predict the future of a construction project.

Fire Protection System Installation

CCR Magazine

MAY 30, 2023

Professional movers are trained to handle the physical stress of moving, manage the logistics, and ensure the safe transport of your belongings, making the process less stressful. It requires you to take stock of what you own, what you need, and what you can feasibly transport to your new home.

Heavy Lifting Transportation

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

Pack Room by Room and Label Boxes Clearly Packing can be overwhelming but breaking it down into manageable steps can make the process more efficient and less stressful. Label Fragile and This Side Up: Clearly mark boxes containing electronics as “FRAGILE” and indicate which side should face up during transport.

Heavy Lifting Transportation

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

The guarantees made by Labour are providing the construction industry with a much-needed lift. The headline S&P Global Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index unexpectedly climbed to 55.3 July saw no change in supplier lead times after 16 months of improvement. in July from 52.2 The reading should drop to 51.0.

Safety Regulations

Construction Daily News

APRIL 25, 2024

It Costs Money Metals, mining and heavy industrial companies lose 23 hours every month due to suspended operations, equating to 1.2 Enhance risk management and project resilience: A backup plan allows contractors and managers to control risky events that can raise the budget and the probability of the project failing.

Construction Equipment

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

These systems provide mechanical support, reducing the strain caused by heavy lifting or repetitive motions. Powered versions can further amplify strength, making challenging tasks more manageable. IoT integration also streamlines operations through automated adjustments in response to changing conditions.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

With so many aspects to juggle—packing, transporting, unpacking, and often dealing with unwanted clutter—the process can quickly become overwhelming. By leaving packing to experts, you ensure that every item, from the smallest trinket to the heaviest piece of furniture, is prepared and ready for transport.

Heavy Lifting Transportation

Work Gearz

MARCH 5, 2022

If you are an ecological professional tasked with collecting garbage, you are engaged in a heavy-duty profession. Sanitation engineers or waste management professionals, traditionally called garbage men deal with a multitude of debris, sharp and pointy objects, poisons, chemicals, rotting food, and much more. Somewhat heavy.

Waterproofing Systems

Work Gearz

APRIL 29, 2021

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Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Work Gearz

JULY 26, 2021

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Building Performance Measurement

Work Gearz

JUNE 29, 2021

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Flooring Systems

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Project management software: smart tools for fast teams 4. For example, in merchandise management and customer management. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems promote faster, better and more economical work. Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Managing pandemic disruptions and getting projects over the finish line has required a well-tempered balance of leadership, creativity, and innovation to solve incredibly challenging problems. Dakota Clifford , Virginia Department of Transportation. Senior BIM Manager. Director of Project Management and Division Leader.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 29, 2024

The floors change throughout the first five floors, both geometrically in the floor plates and structurally,” said Joe Galli, national accounts manager, PERI USA. The small prop requirements ensure more freedom of movement under the slab formwork and simplify the horizontal transportation of materials.

Structural Systems

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Check that traffic light functions, change lamps and clean lenses every 12 months. Check hydraulic unit fluid level and pressures/ change fluid per manufactures recommendations. Inspect gear box, change or add oil as required. If equipped, inspect gearbox; change or add oil as needed. blow out or vacuum if needed.

Maintenance

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge will deliver technology services including application development, application management and system integration. Top products exported from the region were transportation equipment, machinery, except electrical, computer and electronics, and electrical equipment, appliance and components.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

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Fire Protection System Installation

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

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Fire Protection System Installation

In Eight

OCTOBER 4, 2024

We’ll hear from Brad Barth, Chief Product Officer at InEight, Curtis Smith and Ryan Drummond, both Project Control Managers at Sundt Construction, and Sean Ray, Sundt’s Vice President of Craft Workforce Development. And we do that for owners, for contractors, for construction managers around the world.

Building Performance Measurement

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Getting caught in a piece of machinery or caught between a piece of heavy equipment and the ground or a wall could result in the loss of life or limb. Heavy loads should be transported by carts, dollies, and lifting tables. PPE then becomes an integral part of how you manage these risks.

Electrical Wiring Installation

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2025

Whether youre moving a few blocks away or to a nearby town, paying attention to the details can save time, reduce stress, and make the entire process more manageable. This guide offers practical tips for stress-free local moving, covering everything from packing strategies to transportation logistics.

Heavy Lifting Transportation