Construction Engineering & Procurement Insights

H20 Beams vs Ordinary Timber: Which Is Better for Slab Formwork?

“Why should I use H20 beams when ordinary timber (pako) is cheaper?”

It sounds like a simple question.

And honestly, for a small project, ordinary timber may be perfectly reasonable.

But once you’re dealing with..

How Many Acrow Props Do You Need for a Slab?

One of the most common questions contractors ask when preparing for a suspended slab is:

“How many Acrow props do I need?”

Here’s answers…

Buy or Rent Acrow Props? A Simple Way to Decide better

If your project needs Acrow props, there’s a simple question to answer before you request a quotation:

Do you really need to own them, or do you only need them for this project?

The answer depends mainly on…

H20 Beam: What Contractors Should Know Before Buying or Renting

If you’re pricing construction formwork, you’ve probably come across the H20 beam.

An H20 beam is an engineered timber beam commonly used as part of…

Acrow Prop: What Size Do You Actually Need?

Buying Acrow props sounds straightforward.

Until someone asks:

“Which size?”

That’s when things get interesting.

Acrow props are adjustable steel supports commonly used in slab formwork,…

Construction Equipment Rental Rates: Why One Price Isn’t Enough

Searching for construction equipment rental rates?

You’ll probably find a lot of prices,

Beyond looking for budget wise options,
you’re also checking to see if the equipments would serve it’s purpose efficiently…

What Is Scaffolding? A Simple Guide to Construction Scaffolding

if you walk past a construction site and you will probably see a network of steel pipes, frames, platforms and braces climbing up the side of a building.

That is scaffolding.

But scaffolding is more than a collection of metal pipes around a building.

It is a temporary access and working system designed to give c…

Need a Concrete Mixer for a Multi-Storey Project? Check These 5 Things First

When a project reaches the stage where concrete has to keep moving, the question isn’t simply:

“How much is a concrete mixer?”

The better question is:

“Will this machine actually help us keep the pour moving?”

Before hiring or buying a concrete mixer, there are five things worth checking…