Equipment Focus: The Culvert Puller
Culvert pullers can install concrete pipes and culverts safely and efficiently. Learn all about them in this deep dive into culvert pullers. Posted by The SEL Team What is a culvert? A culvert is a vital component of infrastructure – it is a structure that channels water past an obstacle and its sole purpose is […]
Our Essential Guide to Acrow Props
Understanding acrow props and their uses in construction Posted by the SEL Team Acrow props are a mainstay in modern construction. They are a reusable, steel, telescopic support system that has remained largely unchanged in design due to its effectiveness and reliability. These props are ideal for temporary support on a variety of structures such […]
Road Plates and Trench Covers – Equipment Spotlight
Learn how ground protection equipment serves as a vital safeguard against damage and hazards, whether on a construction sites or employed at outdoor events Posted on by The SEL Team Road Plates and Trench Covers are designed to cover excavations and trenches, so that whilst construction crews dig up roads or pavements, they provide safety […]
Deep Excavations – What You Should Know
Need to do a deep excavation? We take a closer look at when a deep excavation is needed, why an engineer’s solution is required and how excavation brace systems are used to keep your team safe. Posted by The SEL Team. Deep excavations are a critical aspect of modern construction and plays a pivotal role […]
Equipment Focus: The Impact Mole and Trenchless Technology
Unearthing The Benefits of Impact Moles Posted by The SEL Team Trenchless technology has revolutionised the way underground infrastructure projects are carried out in the construction and civil engineering industries. Traditionally, underground works such as pipe laying, water and sewer works required extensive excavations, but trenchless technology, particularly the use of impact moles, proved a […]
The Benefits of Frami and Slimshore
Formwork – the building blocks for concrete structures Posted by The SEL Team Concrete construction is a fundamental component of our built environment and the various shapes and sizes that concrete structures can be moulded into cannot happen without formwork. What is Formwork? Formwork is a temporary structure used to contain wet concrete to mould […]
Propping and Needling, BoxHall Bristol
A great example of a propping and needling project at work is the execution of a recent project for Cordwell Leisure’s development for Bristol’s BoxHall, a new BoxPark group food, music and drink hall set in two historic dockside sheds. Site Equipment Ltd (SEL) was asked to assist Cordwell in their renovation with propping and […]
Propping And Needling In Action
Adaptable and flexible, Slimshore Soldiers are quick and effective when Propping and Needling is required during construction. Here’s all you need to know. Posted by The SEL Team Used as a means of support for a structure during construction works, propping and needling systems are a form of temporary works intended to maintain building safety […]
Why Trenchless Technology?
Taking a closer look at our top quality equipment: the Impact Mole, Grundoburst and Grundowinch Posted by the SEL Team For those who may be less familiar with trenchless technology and its uses in construction, this is essentially a method of installing or replacing underground piping (often to expand pipeline carrying capacity) without the need for trenching, […]
How Temporary Works Design Can Give Excavation Works A Solid Foundation
What is Temporary Works Design, and how can it help you get your construction project off to a successful start? Posted by the SEL Team Excavations are an important first step in any construction project. Whether the site is large or compact, this process is essential for site preparation and to lay solid foundations before […]
