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The Role of Chain Hoists in Construction: Enhancing Efficiency and Safety on Site

UK Construction Blog

Fundamental Functions of Chain Hoists in Construction Chain hoists play a crucial role in construction by enabling efficient material handling and lifting heavy loads. Vertical Transportation of Materials In construction, moving materials vertically is often necessary. Safety: Minimize manual handling of heavy items.

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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

Build or purchase a bench 36-40 inches high with a solid hardwood or metal top that can withstand heavy tools and parts. Vehicle Lift Options A quality vehicle lift dramatically improves maintenance capabilities in your garage. These lifts typically handle 8,000-10,000 pounds and require concrete floors at least 4 inches thick.

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Light Steel Frame Systems: A Modern Solution for Sustainable Construction

UK Construction Blog

In addition, light steel framing is often lighter than concrete, making transportation and handling simpler. Foundation Uplift: It’s essential to account for forces that may lift a structure during high winds. Improved Quality Control : Factory conditions allow for better monitoring of materials.

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Construction Site Hearing Issues: How Noise Damages Workers’ Health & Prevention Tips

UK Construction Blog

Legal obligations require employers to assess, control, and review noise exposure under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, providing mandatory hearing protection at 80 dB and health surveillance for at-risk workers. Traffic and transport vehicles add constant background noise pollution.

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Smarter Solutions in Industrial Settings

UK Construction Blog

From manufacturing plants to warehouse logistics, smarter solutions are helping organizations keep up with growing demands while maintaining safety and precision. Traditional equipment, while functional, often requires significant physical effort, especially when dealing with heavy loads or repeated tasks.

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Repairing Spalled Concrete Joints

For Construction Pros

Though the joint is necessary to control cracking, they do provide opportunities for damage by impact from work done on the slab, improperly filled joints, the saw cut timing, damaged saw blades, poor finishing, etc. Scott Metzger Jun 9, 2025 Metzger/McGuire An example of wide filler speration that will require repair.

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Kobelco and TRT: Hand in hand

Roads Online

TRT has a long-standing relationship with crane manufacturer Kobelco, with both companies sharing an appreciation for quality, sustainability and customer satisfaction. A key part of this continued success is its relationships with crane manufacturers from across the world. Images: TRT. Similarly, so does TRT’s.