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Hoist & Winch designs bespoke electric winch system for ‘wet room’

Civil + Structural Engineer

The company wanted a bespoke electric-powered winch lifting system to raise and lower large vinyl-type sheets in a purpose-built ‘wet area’. The customer can operate all four winches individually via their own wall-mounted, low-voltage pendant controls, allowing the lifting of a single vinyl sheet as required at any time.

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Surging demand sees AFI boost Zoomlion electric fleet

Construction Enquirer

The all-new Electric Telescopic Boom Lifts, the ZT22JE and ZT26JE, are a first for the AFI Rentals fleet. These Electric Telescopic Boom Lifts include the latest intelligent connectivity technology with a customised Lithium-ion battery, low noise, zero emissions and a maintenance-free AC Drive system.

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Above Ground Pump Stations: The Growing Common-Sense Trend

Civil + Structural Engineer

By: Rich MacGregor, Technical Writer The growing trend towards above ground pump stations is transforming wastewater collection systems, empowering operators to rise above the challenges of conventional submersible pumps. The reliability of wastewater lift stations is vital for public health and environmental protection. Reliability.

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How Can I Prepare For a Lift Installation?

UK Construction Blog

The post How Can I Prepare For a Lift Installation? Lift installations are significant projects in any construction or renovation endeavour. Whether it’s for a commercial building, a residential complex, or a public facility, installing a lift requires careful planning and preparation to ensure smooth execution.

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Why is it Important to Have Your Lift Serviced on a Regular Basis

UK Construction Blog

The post Why is it Important to Have Your Lift Serviced on a Regular Basis appeared first on UK Construction Blog. If you have a lift in your premises you have a responsibility to make sure that it is always safe to use. For this reason it is imperative that you have a scheduled programme of lift servicing and maintenance.

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Black Buffalo Hits Print on First Internationally Code Compliant 3D-Printed Home

The Pro Builder

Once the walls are printed with proprietary Planitop 3D “ink,” three and a half times stronger than traditional concrete, electrical and plumbing fixtures will be mounted on the interior of the walls for ease of repairs, should they arise in the future. Black Buffalo 3D-printed home building process. times traditional concrete.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Water/Stormwater

Civil + Structural Engineer

Impact : By finding a permanent solution for the dam, TPWD has been able to reopen its recreation program, which will ultimately help lift the local economies of Smithville and Bastrop. Halff worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to improve stream functionality with a riffle-pool sequence.