Tag: Operation
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How the Right Chain Sling Can Save Your Operation
Regarding heavy lifting in construction, shipping, mining, and manufacturing, chain slings are not just tools—they’re lifelines. They bear the burden of heavy loads, secure materials, and keep your operation moving efficiently. However, not all slings are created equal, and choosing the wrong one can lead to costly damage, serious safety risks, and production delays. Understanding…
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Mulcher Maintenance and Operation Tips
With warmer weather comes the resurgence of life – both on land and in the rental shop with customers needing equipment for land clearing, vegetation management, and utility maintenance. If your landowner or landscaping pro customers require a mulcher, the below advice from Diamond Mowers should help ensure your assets are ready to go. To…
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Bouygues completes net zero in operation Swansea office complex
Bouygues has handed over to Swansea Council a major five-storey office development which is operationally carbon net zero. Located at the former Oceana nightclub site, 71/72 Kingsway has solar panels on the roof, heat recovery systems to minimise energy use, 69 bike spaces and electric bike charging points. Other features include a roof terrace with…
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I Saw the Future of Tower Crane Operation
The mobile tower crane was the brainchild of Hans Liebherr, a German inventor and entrepreneur who patented the design in 1949. The main technological advancement since then was the change to electric operation instead of hydraulic power in the 1970s. Now, we’re experiencing another change: teleoperation. Last week, Zachi Flatto, the CEO and co-founder of…