In the Trenches: A Construction and Heavy Equipment Blog

You may find it laughable that a natural disaster like an earthquake could somehow take out a lot of your construction equipment. However, it has happened, and if it happens to you, do you know how you would resolve this problem? It stands to reason that you should be prepared for any and all unbelievable curve balls life throws at you, so if you have never thought about this particular problem, here is how to approach it when it hits you.

If you contact a company to inquire about a crane rental, one of the first questions that you might be asked is whether you want an operated or un-operated crane rental. Of course, both options have their benefits, and your needs may vary from what another company that wants to rent a crane might need. However, for many businesses, opting for an operated crane rental -- which simply means that you are renting the entire package, including a person who will come out and handle the operation of the crane for your project -- is the better choice.

When you stop in at an equipment rental store, you will find all kinds of tools and pieces of equipment to suit just about any project you can imagine. However, you will also find those rentable objects that you may have never even known existed or thought that you needed. Ground protection mats are one of those items that you will find available at the majority of equipment rental stores. These mats can be used for everything from construction to outdoor events.

Simple DIY projects, such as these interior panel installations, require few pieces of equipment. However, if you do not have the equipment, you may need to rent it. The following pieces of equipment are highly recommended for home interior panel installation. Prying Bar or Claw-Headed Hammer These two tools are especially helpful with the removal of door trim and baseboards. Use the claw end of the hammer or the prying bar to get under and behind these pieces of trim.

If you need to replace the air filters in your construction-grade air compressor that you use in your business, it helps to know what your choice are. Here is a quick rundown of the top four different types of compressed air filters that your business can use. #1 Coalescing Filter  A coalescing filter is designed to pull moisture out of the air. It is also designed to pull and remove oil particles that are in the air from it.

As a business owner, you may come to the point where you have to delegate various jobs or tasks to others in order to make the best use of your time. Sometimes, this means calling in a crane service instead of running your own crane on the jobs that require it. Check out these three reasons why hiring an outside crane company would be beneficial to you and your business as a whole.

When it comes to renting or buying an enclosed trailer, there's more to it than just the hook-up, especially if you're going to be towing it during the winter. Snow and ice can make trailer towing particularly hazardous. This is particularly true if you've never towed a trailer before. To keep yourself safe while on the road, here for three safety precautions you should take.  Always Conduct Pre-Trip Inspections Before you head out on the road, you should always conduct a pre-trip inspection.