Benefits of a Hydraulic Skidding System
One of the biggest challenges within the construction industry is moving and positioning heavy structures. This challenge becomes even more apparent in confined spaces or restricted environments. Cranes and the like are often the machine of choice when it comes to these daunting tasks. But cranes are big, and they…
Which method is most suitable for storage tanks construction?
Storage tanks play a vital role in society and national life, in petrochemical, national defence, transportation and our daily life. Without storage tanks a lot of industries, especially the petrochemical enterprises, wouldn’t be able to produce regularly. The most widely used storage tanks are made out of steel which accounts…
Bygging Uddemann – World Leader in Slipform Technology
Slipform construction is usually seen as the best-suited building method when it comes to building tall concrete structures. So what exactly does the term slipform mean? Simply put, slipform is the name of the hydraulically controlled formwork into which concrete is poured. Also known as the continuously formed or slipform…
What is Formwork in Construction?
The construction of any structure, be it a bridge or a tank, requires elaborate processes involving many steps. Formwork is an essential part of the construction process. With a wide range of technological advancements, the construction industry is constantly evolving. From the introduction of new methods for the construction of…
Hydraulic Pumps and Power Units
Construction companies utilize various types of heavy lifting equipment to carry out activities such as lifting and lowering of formwork structures, heavy machinery, as well as erecting buildings. With technological advancements in the construction industry, several kinds of lifting equipment are now available on the market. Having designed the most…
What is Caisson Construction?
The caisson construction industry is constantly evolving. Companies are using new and better methods for making the construction process more efficient and faster. However, in despite of this scenario, no matter how advanced technology gets, companies do stick to old and proven methods of construction. One such method is the…
Benefits of Slipform Formwork
Construction companies use different kinds of processes to build a structure. Slipform formwork is one of the methods used in the industry. James MacDonald, of MacDonald Engineering of Chicago, was the pioneer in utilizing slip form concrete for construction in 1907. The technology then got its big breakthrough in the…
