An order picker is a class II electric motor narrow aisle truck. Also called a stock picker or selector, it’s designed to lift operators to inventory locations so they can manually place materials or retrieve them from designated storage areas. These machines are typically used in warehouses, distribution centers, retail centers, fulfillment centers, and manufacturing…
Whether you’ve been working in construction for years or just want to learn some basic skills for a DIY project, construction books are a great resource to add to your collection. Top-rated authors in the industry cover everything from basic construction fundamentals to position-specific tools and resources. To help you find the right construction book…
Forklifts are incredibly powerful and versatile machines that make them necessary for a variety of jobs. Due to the high cost of purchasing and maintaining a forklift, many opt to rent forklifts. Typically, forklift rental prices might start at around $150 per day. However, that price doesn’t take into account the type of forklift, only…
To build a dam, workers divert the water to then build on dry ground. Various methods like blasting diversion channels or creating cofferdams can divert water. Dams make much of modern-day society possible — they create reservoirs that provide reliable water supply to our cities, farmlands, industrial projects and more. While they do so much…
OSHA’s forklift ramp safety guidelines require you to follow certain rules while operating on an incline or decline to prevent tipovers and to keep operators safe. If you need to use dock ramps or other types of forklift ramps safely, this post details slope gradeability, safe direction of travel on a ramp, and common mistakes…
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Despite the many challenges businesses faced during the pandemic, construction startups have taken off over the past year. New construction tech startups secured over $1.3 billion in funding in 2020 alone, and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies are expected to boost industry profits over the next few years. The construction industry is…
The cost to rent a skid steer depends on multiple factors and can vary widely from one project to the next, but a general estimate can help during the early stages of the planning process. In most cases, rental prices range from $200 to $500 per day, $600 to $1,500 per week and $1,200 to…
At its core, forklift safety comes down to one major thing—knowing how to operate the controls. In addition to having the forklift training and practice required of all operators, you also need to know your way around the specific model you’re using. Controls vary among different types of forklifts, and among different forklift models, brands,…
Construction site safety is of utmost importance when working on a project. Heavy machinery, hazardous materials and falling debris are factors that contribute to construction sites being hazardous work environments. Due to these risks, construction workers must adhere to special protocols and use protective gear to protect themselves. Wearing a hard hat while on a…
Excavator grapples are an important piece of equipment in the dredging and port management industries. They provide a reliable, safe and cost-effective means for moving materials, digging trenches and managing waterways. By using excavator grapples, companies can reduce labour costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of…