Category: Tips for the Construction Industry

Crane Mats and Ice: Alternatives to Rock Salt

Crane Mats for Construction

If you use crane mats throughout the winter on your construction sites, you might be tempted to use rock salt to keep snow and ice from becoming an issue. This is an extremely bad idea, though, as rock salt can eat away at the wood that crane mats are made of, degrading them over time…. Read more »

Create a Temporary Road and Protect the Roots of Your Construction Site From Heavy Machinery

Crane Mats for Temporary Roads in TX and LA

When executing a heavy-duty project with industrial equipment, you need heavy-duty support. As you plan your construction or renovation project, you also have to consider the damage that might occur in the surrounding landscape and terrain from the equipment you use. Especially important to protecting the surrounding trees and landscaping, as well as to maintaining… Read more »

You Could Save on Taxes With Year-End Investments

Section 179 Program

Hardwood mats are a worthwhile investment for any company that owns or leases its own heavy machinery. Thanks to an IRS tax incentive program, there are opportunities that businesses can take advantage of to get the financing to invest in them. Between now and the end of the year, small- and medium-sized businesses can take… Read more »