31 Aug 10 benefits of concrete pumping
Why go through the hassle of booking and waiting for a concrete pump? Isn’t it easier just to hire people to place concrete? Well, not really…
Concrete pumping by far outweighs the traditional method of placing concrete.
10 benefits of concrete pumping:
1. Concrete pumping is a faster and easier method to complete a project
2. Concrete pumping can reduce labour costs
3. It reduces site congestion as there are less construction workers
4. You can get concrete to high rising and far reaching places
5. Pumping of concrete is done before the concrete starts to set, improving concrete strength
6. Pipelines can travel wherever you want them to go
7. It provides a steady work pace, increasing productivity
8. Several pumps can pour simultaneously for larger projects
9. It is effective and economical for various sized projects, including residential and commercial
10. Concrete pumping has a large application, including foundations, slabs, columns, bridges and dams
Disadvantages of concrete pumping
While typing this blog post, I cannot help to wonder about the disadvantages of concrete pumping. As a concrete pumping company, it is easy to conveniently forget about the bad and focus only on the best of concrete pumping. I think (and I hope) it is just normal to only want to present people with the positive. Thinking about the disadvantages of concrete pumping, many of them are totally preventable and fixable. To name a few, there is always the possibility of a concrete pump breaking down. Having ready mixed concrete trucks queuing to deliver concrete, with a broken down concrete pump can be terrifying. The good news is that most of the time the breakdown is resolved within a few minutes.
Then there is always the risk of injury to construction workers and damage to property. Concrete pumps are heavy machinery and as a result, the chances of things going seriously wrong are quite good. Fortunately all concrete pump operators are highly trained. No person is allowed to drive or operate a concrete pump without proof of operator training. All crew members working on concrete pumps are also trained in general health and safety.
Lastly, the general availability of concrete pumps can be a disadvantage. During busy periods it is not always easy to find a concrete pump that is available. Good idea to start booking concrete pumps way in advance, especially before holiday periods.
In conclusion, concrete pumping by far outweighs manual concrete placing. I have named only 10 benefits of concrete pumping, but there are many many more. 🙂
Rockford Johnson
Posted at 17:48h, 14 SeptemberI knew nothing about concrete pumping before reading this article. It was cool to learn that concrete pumping can help to reduce labour costs. I hope I can remember this article the next time my family remodels their landscape.
Erika du Plessis
Posted at 07:00h, 15 SeptemberThank you for your interest in our article Rockford 😀
Jalu Sakti
Posted at 20:12h, 20 DecemberThanks for giving a specific list of ways that a concrete pump can help me. I didn’t know that they reduce the amount of workers needed on-site, which reduces labor costs. I think another good reason is that using a pump could increase how precisely the work is done, which could be essential in some projects. My brother is looking for a concrete pump — I’ll show him this article and see if it helps him.
Erika du Plessis
Posted at 15:44h, 15 JanuaryHi Jalu, thank you for the feedback on my article. Yes, definitely work precision as well. I will add this one for sure. All the best to your brother in his search for a pump.
Doris
Posted at 03:12h, 30 MarchThanks for your sharing. These are very useful and particular.
Amy
Posted at 09:23h, 10 MayIt is really helpful, thank you for your sharing.
Taylor Hicken
Posted at 16:27h, 31 MayIt’s nice to know that there is ready-mix concrete available for use. My husband and I have been talking about laying out a new driveway, but we just haven’t had time to speak with a professional. I’m hoping that we’ll be able to fix and repair our driveway before the end of summer.
Harga Sewa Pompa Beton
Posted at 01:51h, 31 JulyRealy nice, this is very nice adventage for concrete pumping, thanks for the good stuff
Bonchu wanjiku
Posted at 12:07h, 09 Juneit was of great help to me and my friends’ in my school.
Bonchu wanjiku
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