Category: Construction Equipment

The Future of Ground Engaging Tools: Trends and Predictions

Excavator bucket digging dirt

Ground engaging tools (GET) play a pivotal role in the construction and mining industries, where performance, efficiency, and safety are paramount. As technology continues to advance, the future of GET is poised to bring about significant changes and innovations that will reshape the way construction and mining projects are conducted. Advanced Materials and Durability One… Read Full Article »

Understanding the Different Types of Excavator Buckets for Mining Applications

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Excavators are workhorses in the mining industry, relied upon for a range of tasks from digging and hauling to loading and grading. One of the most critical components of an excavator is its bucket, which comes in various types, each designed for specific mining applications. Standard Buckets Standard buckets are the versatile workhorses of excavators…. Read Full Article »

How Ground Engaging Tools Contribute to Successful Project Completion

ESCO® XDP Demolition Bucket

In the dynamic world of construction and mining, project success is the ultimate goal. From small-scale building ventures to large infrastructure developments, completing projects efficiently, on time, and within budget is crucial. Ground engaging tools, also known as attachments, play a pivotal role in achieving these objectives. Enhanced Productivity and Efficiency Ground engaging tools are… Read Full Article »

The Importance of Safety on the Construction Site

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Construction and mining jobs can be a daunting task, especially if the workload is highly demanding. For the workers and contractors, safety should be the absolute number one priority at any jobsite. In Harris County, local labor union leaders are very concerned with the construction worker fatality rate. They’re addressing the issue with the upmost… Read Full Article »

Houston Medical Office Projects in 2023

Construction on Medical facilities

Houston’s commercial real estate sector is making moves with medical office projects in the year 2023. We will be seeing plenty of medical office projects being constructed in Houston, which is great news for the area. We know that the medical field is very important to the entire country, and hearing Houston has plans to… Read Full Article »

Importance of Upgrading Ground Engaging Tools

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Your machines deserve to have upgraded attachments and ground engaging tools, so that you cut down on your downtime at the jobsite. Here are the benefits: Extend the Life of Your Equipment – Ground engaging tools go through tough times on the job site. Your equipment takes a beating. If you don’t get attachments replaced,… Read Full Article »

The Grand Parkway Extension in Houston

Grand Parkway construction underway

In other news, there is an agreement to start working on a Grand Parkway extension in Houston that will extend from League City to Alvin. This is an expansion that will be a proposed 180-mile circumferential highway traversing seven counties in the Greater Houston area. Taking Steps to Improve Traffic and Safety in Houston The… Read Full Article »

Update on Houston’s I-45 Highway Project

I-45 Texas highway construction under way

After two years of negotiating, The Texas Department of Transportation has come to an agreement with Houston’s Mayor, which has helped to move the I-45 highway improvement project in the right direction. This is a major step in the process of helping to improve highways in the Houston area. Many major cities in Texas have… Read Full Article »

Maintaining Ground Engaging Tools for Bettering Your Projects

Bulldozer bucket being used in construction

Having the proper equipment for a construction job is extremely important. More importantly, the parts and attachments used on these machines also need to be in good condition. For ground engaging tools, they can easily go through wear and tear. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your ground engaging… Read Full Article »

The Benefits of Ground Engaging Tools for Your Equipment

Loader Bucket attachment

Whether you’re in the construction industry, mining industry, or any industry that uses heavy equipment and machinery, you know that those machines and equipment go through a heavy workload over several years. To increase the longevity of those machines, ground engaging tools can help! What are Ground Engaging Tools? Ground engaging tools are tools and… Read Full Article »