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Scaffolding alternative supplied

Scaffolding alternative

Easi-Dec, the working at height safety specialist, has supplied Everest with 72 Roofline systems to provide installation teams with a safe, efficient and cost effective solution for accessing roofline level when carrying out gutter, soffit and fascia replacements. After working with scaffolding for several years, Everest investigated alternative working at height solutions. Having approached Easi-Dec about its Roofline system, the …

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Getting Rid of Harmful Dust Without Stopping Building Work

Getting Rid of Harmful Dust

Dust control on building sites is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. As awareness grows about construction dust's risks to worker health and site productivity, modern approaches are evolving to address the challenge head-on.

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Rocket House: An Ingenious Idea

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Rocket Houses were specialised structures built primarily during the 19th and early 20th centuries to store lifesaving rocket apparatus for maritime rescues along the nation’s perilous coastlines.

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Top Continuous Inkjet Printer for Construction Professionals: Precision Meets Durability

Continuous Inkjet Printer

In the demanding construction industry, the ability to label materials and equipment with precision and durability can significantly impact project timelines and safety. Construction professionals require tools to withstand harsh conditions, while delivering high-quality prints for safety signage, equipment labelling, and inventory management. This is exactly where a Continuous Inkjet Printer can come into play.

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Tool Theft Leaves Skill Builder Devastated | What Went Wrong?

Tool Theft

Real Life Tool Theft Experience - In this video, Sam and Jen share details of a break-in at their rural workshop, where their tools were stolen. They suspect thieves discovered their location through social media. Despite having CCTV, the burglars avoided detection by exploiting blind spots. Sam regrets not setting the alarm before leaving on holiday and emphasises the importance of marking tools for recovery. He’s now upgrading security with reinforced doors, more cameras, and motion sensors. Skill Builder surprises Sam with a new impact driver and a driveway alarm. The video also advises on protecting geolocation data in photos and offers tool-marking tips.

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Focus on Propping and Needling Systems

Propping and Needling

Julianna Williams, Managing Director at Site Equipment Ltd, offers advice on the use of propping and needling techniques in refurbishment projects.

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Lead Flashing Broke All the Building Codes | James Is Back to Fix It!

lead flashing

epairing exterior lead flashing is a task that typically involves several careful steps to ensure both the effectiveness of the repair and the safety of the person performing the work, especially considering the health hazards associated with lead. Here's a step-by-step guide to repairing exterior lead flashing.

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Makita DAS180 Blower ~ A Handy Little Tool

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The versatile Makita DAS180 LXT Brushless Blower is the latest product from the leading power tool manufacturer that is also capable of inflating and deflating simply by changing the nozzle tip.

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Additional Contract Win for ENGIE Fabricom

Additional Contract Win for ENGIE Fabricom

ENGIE Fabricom has secured an additional contract as part of a major framework agreement with owners and operators of strategic gas assets across Europe.

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A New Mini Excavator for the Next Generation

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Caterpillar is famous for manufacturing massive earthmoving equipment and only entered the mini excavator market just over two decades ago in 1998.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Warehouse Layout

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There are several ways you can organize your warehouse to optimize the way workers perform their duties. Designing a layout that is both smart, logical and safe naturally improves warehouse operations.

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Is Off-site Construction the Future?

Is Off-site Construction the Future of Construction

Off-site construction is the completion of elements or components for a structure at another location in a factory environment. The many advantages to this method, including reduced carbon emissions and shorter construction time plausibly outweigh the disadvantages.

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