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How to Use Slings for Hoisting & Rigging

May 16, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on How to Use Slings for Hoisting & Rigging

View the complete article here. For prospective riggers and operators, an understanding of how to properly use slings and identify sling deficiencies during pre-use inspections is paramount. Because slings typically handle loads under less than […]

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Cranes and Weight-Handling Equipment: Selecting the Right Ones For the Job

May 16, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Cranes and Weight-Handling Equipment: Selecting the Right Ones For the Job

View the complete article here. When operating cranes and other weight-handling equipment the potential for property damage or serious injury always lingers. If a specific job is being conducted with improper equipment or without a […]

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Equipment Insurance Guide: Protecting Your Heavy Equipment

May 10, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Equipment Insurance Guide: Protecting Your Heavy Equipment

Cranes, loaders, and other heavy equipment routinely perform arduous tasks and get exposed to significant risks during operation and transportation, increasing the likelihood of damage and accidents. For contractors, the replacement of expensive, frequently utilized equipment is […]

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What are Public-Private Partnerships (PPP/3P/P3)?

May 10, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on What are Public-Private Partnerships (PPP/3P/P3)?

Sizable infrastructure projects are neither rarely on time nor on budget. One combating solution by the public sector has been an increased usage of public-private partnerships (PPP, 3P or P3). For contractors, a working knowledge […]

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