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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. High-quality mats resist petroleum products and can be cleaned easily with standard degreasers.

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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. Project management platforms, real-time monitoring (like concrete sensors), BIM, and drone surveys are streamlining workflows and improving quality control.

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Develon Launches New DX25Z-7 Mini Excavator

Plant & Civil Engineer

The DX25Z-7 has been developed to complement Develon’s existing mini excavator line-up, offering a compact and transportable machine that meets the needs of a wide range of applications. The DX25Z-7 can be easily transported on a trailer along with a range of buckets and a hydraulic breaker while staying under the 3.5

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Surrey Removals Company: Professional Moving Services & Storage Solutions

UK Construction Blog

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.

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Heavy Equipment: 5 Different Types And Uses In Construction

Construction Marketing

With so much heavy equipment in the construction industry, it’s normal to get confused about their uses. Building and construction, whether it’s for structures or roads, requires multiple types of heavy equipment. You can use an excavator for lifting heavy amounts of soil. 2) Bulldozer Or Dozer. 3) Backhoe.