Types of Construction Equipments

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS

Construction equipment includes of a variety of heavy machines used in the construction industry. These machines are used to perform work such as excavating, concreting, loading and unloading materials, driving material and tools into and out of the site, moving materials from one location to another, feeding material into a machine for processing, retrieving materials from a machine for processing or handling of raw materials by transporting them to another location for processing, and site clearance. Dewatering is also one of the biggest challenges faced in construction industry. Improper dewatering leads to interruption in scheduled works, which might cause loss in money and time. Hence appropriate dewatering methods and pumping should be adopted in site for uninterrupted construction works at site. Different types of construction equipments used for earthwork excavation, concreting, material handling and erection of structures, dewatering and pumping equipments are listed below.