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Our blog page has been created to provide you with the latest news regarding our company and our services. We also include interesting and helpful construction industry articles.

Five Pitfalls to Avoid When Hiring Plant

If you need to hire construction plant and equipment for your next project, whether it’s an excavator, dump truck, dozer, road sweeper etc., you might be wondering whether there are any pitfalls to avoid during the plant hiring process.  Here … Continue reading

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7 Benefits of Plant Hire for Construction Jobs

Plant hire is an extremely common and beneficial practice within the construction industry. At AE Faulks, we have a wide range of operated and self-driven construction equipment suitable for both small and large site operations. Renting machinery as opposed to … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Hiring an Agricultural Tractor

During the working year, there may be times when you need to use an agricultural tractor or you need extra tractors to get your work completed on time. If this is the case, then it is well worth considering the … Continue reading

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Spotlight on: Wheeled Site Dumpers

At AE Faulks, we have a range of construction machinery available to hire, on an operated or self-drive basis, for a wide variety of applications. We can provide plant hire for your projects throughout the West Midlands and East Midlands … Continue reading

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Best Practices for Safety On-Site

When it comes to construction and using plant and equipment, on-site safety is incredibly important. The construction industry can be a hazardous place to work; based on the number of work-related deaths it’s currently the third most dangerous industry to … Continue reading

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Plant Hire Spotlight: Dozers

At AE Faulks, we provide a wide range of construction plant for hire throughout the West Midlands and East Midlands.  Our heavy plant fleet consists of tracked and wheeled excavators, articulated dump trucks, dozers, and agricultural tractors. Today we’re taking … Continue reading

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Selecting the Right Tracked Excavator for the Job

A tracked excavator can make an invaluable contribution to your construction project due to its versatility and usefulness throughout the construction cycle. From demolition, site clearance, bulk excavations, drainage, foundations, grading and lifting requirements, tracked excavators are usually present. Your … Continue reading

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Advancements in IT in the Plant Hire Industry

Technology is forever changing, advancing and growing to become even more essential in every industry around the world. In a hugely competitive business environment, using the latest technologies can help drive greater efficiencies and provide a cutting edge over less … Continue reading

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Plant Hire Spotlight: Road Sweepers

At AE Faulks we provide a wide range of construction plant hire throughout the West Midlands and East Midlands.  Our extensive variety of equipment includes operated or self-drive options for machinery like excavators, dozers, dump trucks, road sweepers and tipper … Continue reading

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Road Crisis? The Maintenance and Repair of the UK Road System

The roads in the UK are said to be in a maintenance crisis. Damaged roads are estimated to cost UK drivers just over £4 billion in repairs each year, with more than half of motorists claiming their vehicle has been … Continue reading

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