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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

The post Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Transforming your garage into a functional vehicle maintenance space isn’t just practicalit’s a game-changer for car enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike.

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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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A Perfect Storm of Challenges: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

Rising Material Variability and QC Disputes - Inconsistent material sources and growing reliance on performance-based specs have led to a spike in quality control issues. Discrepancies between ready-mix producers and third-party testers are leaving contractors caught in the middle, often bearing the cost of disagreements.

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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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Stannah Lifts deliver multi-lift project for Welcome Break’s 60th Service Station

Specification Product Update

Welcome Break opened its 60 th service station at Junction 33 on the M1 in January, featuring a Stannah escalator, passenger lift and goods lift. Back of house, Stannah installed a Goodsmaster lift to facilitate the safe and efficient transportation of goods between floors while improving workflow and minimising manual handling risks.