Site construction is the process of preparing a piece of land for the construction of buildings or other structures. This can include activities such as grading, excavation, and the installation of utilities and infrastructure, which often demands heavy machinery. It can also involve the construction of temporary facilities that support the construction process. Site construction typically precedes the actual construction of the building or structure and is an important part of the overall construction process.
This article will highlight the types of heavy machinery that are required for site construction.
Trailers
Trailers can be used to transport large amounts of materials and equipment to and from the construction site. This can include things like lumber, drywall, tools, and heavy machinery. They can be used as temporary storage units for materials and are often modified with amenities like electricity, heating, and air conditioning, and can be used as temporary living spaces for construction workers. Trailer parts should be maintained and replaced for their efficient working on the site.
Excavators
Excavators are a type of heavy machinery commonly used in construction sites for digging and excavating large amounts of earth. They are versatile machines that can be used for a variety of tasks, including digging trenches, helping in dewatering pumps processing, excavating foundations, demolition, loading, grading, and mining.
Bulldozers
Bulldozers are used in construction sites for pushing and leveling large amounts of dirt and other materials. Their common utility at construction sites includes clearing land, grading and leveling, excavation, moving heavy materials, compacting soil, and landscaping.
Backhoes
These are similar to excavators, but with a smaller digging bucket and a backhoe on the back for digging trenches. They work exactly like excavators but are preferred for smaller sites.
Dump Trucks
They are used for transporting large amounts of dirt, rock, and other materials to and from the construction site. The main tasks performed by dump trucks include hauling materials, landscaping, demolition, snow removal, and mining.
Concrete Mixers
Concrete mixers are used for mixing and transporting concrete to the construction site. Construction sites often use a lot of concrete and thus these mixers become essential to be provided at sites to complete construction projects.
Cranes
Cranes are used for lifting and moving heavy materials and equipment. Cranes are often not used for small project constructions but for higher constructions like several storied buildings, cranes become important to be used.
Pavers and Graders
These are used for laying and compacting asphalt or concrete for roadways and other surfaces. These are used for creating roads, sidewalks, parking lots, runways, sports courts, and balanced industrial surfaces. Just like pavers, graders also help in leveling and smoothing surfaces such as roads and parking lots.
Compactors
Compactors are used for compacting soil and other materials in preparation for construction. They are used to increase soil density, improve soil strength, facilitate drainage, and they also reduce construction costs.
Loaders
As the name suggests, loaders are used for loading materials onto trucks and other vehicles. A lot of heavy materials like bricks, cement, and other resources are supposed to be moved around the site while it is done through loaders.
