What is an aerial lift? An aerial lift, or more commonly known as an AWP or aerial work platform, is a device that helps people reach inaccessible areas that are very high to reach. There are two types of this equipment. These are called “cherry pickers” and “scissor lifts”. What are the types of aerial …
When employees, who know the value of expanding their skills, find the opportunities to do so out of reach, employers, who want to promote from within, are then forced to look outside for new talent. Which leads us to ask… … Continue reading → Powered by WPeMatico
What is mining? Mining is the process of removing valuable minerals such as gold, silver, platinum or geological materials like copper, zinc, and even iron from mountains, under the earth, from caves, cavities, crevices, and other places where the presence of such materials exist. In order to have this done, digging deep inside such places …
Loaders are used by farming and construction companies for the transferring or carrying of materials such as debris, gravel, sand, soil, and rocks. There are different types of backhoe loaders that function according to their purpose and what they will be used for. Articulating Loaders Articulated loaders are so named because of their unique articulated …
The term “payroll” is a well-recognized, often time feared term with any business; regardless of whether it is a construction business or not. Generally, a construction manager will opt to use one of the more reputable payroll services. However, while most of the notable names in business payroll services provide an excellent service, if they …
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What is an Excavator? An excavator is another term for a digger, which is one of the construction machines that is used to speed up the process of digging, moving and transporting gravel and earth etc. It requires expertise and experience to operate this machinery by a person who is known as an excavator. With …
When it comes to company provided tuition reimbursement employees are sending mixed signals. Everybody wants the benefit, value companies who provide the perk, claim they see the need for higher education — yet, most who have access to tuition reimbursement … Continue reading → Powered by WPeMatico
Overview of the Telehandler Forklift It looks like a crane when you see it, but this telehandler is more commonly seen at most of the construction sites. It has the ability to lift objects since it is really stable and strong, and works on the most bumpiest or uneven of surfaces. It can reach locations …
In a prior post, we discussed how employers can help themselves solve their own skills shortage problem by reviewing and revising their education reimbursement programs. In this post, we take a broader look at the skills shortage problem that is … Continue reading → Powered by WPeMatico
The equipment rental industry in the United States is expected to generate $33.6 billion in revenue in 2013, according to the American Rental Association’s (ARA) latest forecast from the ARA Rental Market Monitor™ updated in May. This figure represents a 7.3 percent increase over 2012 with revenue growth reaching 7.9 percent in the fourth quarter …
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