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Want to guarantee future business?Are you finding it hard to source good labour?A perfectly level finish to every concrete floor is essential when determining if a job was a success or not. Even to the untrained eye, the final result could make or break a future contract, reputation, or even an entire business.Weather conditions, obsolete tools, and human error all get a mention when trying to explain why a job wasn’t done right and on time. But now, these excuses are a thing of the past…   Introducing the Masterscreed MS575. Equipped with an advanced operating system that uses state-of-the-art technology,...

Trowels are an essential element in any concreting work. They're used in the final stages of concrete laying to smoothing and finishing and are imperative if you want to create a high-quality finish for your project. While it may seem like it, the different trowels available aren't really interchangeable, each has its own purpose. Today we'll be going over pool and finishing trowels to ensure the best finish is achieved on your worksite.  Why are Trowels Important? Trowelling is a task completed in the final stages of finishing and only after the surface has been floated (the previous step which tales...

Laying and working with concrete machinery is a very time sensitive matter. The last thing you want after laying down the base foundation is to find out you don’t have the right tools for the job, pushing the whole project back. Ensuring that you have a basic concrete tools supply can mean the difference between a successful and high-quality construction site and one that either doesn’t fall into code or blows its budget. These tools are usually quite basic and won’t end up becoming a large investment, but it’s still important that you own these tools as a contractor, rather than...

Allen Engineering Corporation is known as the global leader of high-quality and innovative concrete laying equipment. They’ve been supplying effective solutions for professional contractors for over 50 years, designing and manufacturing innovative equipment that solves major quality and productivity issues on professional contractor jobsites.    One of the latest releases into the NZ industry is the Allen TRTP255 Triple Roller Tube Paver. This machine allows you to lay higher quality slabs faster with less labour. Working ideally for lane paving of aircraft pavements and concrete roads. This newly released machine is here to bring professional contractors across New Zealand an...

When working on a residential or commercial construction site you should be working to achieve a high-level finish throughout every step, whether that means using paints for metals, durable cladding or creating a level foundation, you should be using the right tools to achieve this high standard.  In today's blog we’ll be going over the benefits of using a trench rammer on your construction site, to ensure these standards are met.  What is a Trench Rammer?  A trench rammer or earth rammer is a tool that works to compact or compress the soil beneath it, making it a hard and level...