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Duralite® is revolutionizing underground enclosures

Civil + Structural Engineer

Eco-friendly, lighter material is now the safer way to save time and money Underground enclosures are crucial to provide access to fiber networks and electrical equipment while protecting them from frost, rust, and the elements. Its reduced weight allows contractors to use lighter-duty equipment like pickup trucks instead of flatbeds.

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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. Some equipment is for large-scale operations, and others are for smaller projects. . Building and construction, whether it’s for structures or roads, requires multiple types of heavy equipment.

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Construction Vehicles: The Backbone of the Construction Industry

Prodyogi

Construction vehicles play a vital role in the construction industry. These heavy-duty machines are used to perform a variety of tasks on construction sites, from excavating and moving soil to lifting and transporting heavy loads.

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Strand Jacks Lift 1.7 Million Pound Box Truss for New UPS Aircraft Hangar

Civil + Structural Engineer

Engineered Rigging once again demonstrated its heavy lift prowess — this time helping to build the largest aircraft hangar under construction in the United States. The lift took 10 hours to complete, in 16-inch increments. To solve this problem, Engineered Rigging performed the lift in the evening-to-night time frame.

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How to Safely Remove and Relocate Concrete Barriers

Maltaward

However, as project needs evolve, these heavy-duty barriers often require removal or relocation. This process requires careful planning, specialised equipment, and expert handling to ensure safety and efficiency. Attempting to move them without proper equipment is not only inefficient but also dangerous.

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5 Essential Earthmoving Equipment For Construction Projects

CCR Magazine

They’re the muscle behind every construction project, digging, pushing, and hauling dirt to make way for new things. Explore how these earthmoving equipment are important in transforming raw land into a construction-ready canvas. Bulldozers Picture a construction site, and the image of a bulldozer likely comes to mind.

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All About of Construction Equipment | Types of Construction Equipment | Machines Used in Construction | Heavy-Duty Equipment

CivilJungle

What is Construction Equipment? Construction tasks, earthwork operations are easily executed with the help of construction equipment. Construction machinery is used in construction projects and Construction equipment are used in building construction. Earth Moving Equipment.