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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.

How the Plant Hire Industry is Using Clean Technology

With doom and gloom everywhere in the news about the current state of the planet, there has never been a more crucial time to invest in renewable energy and clean technology. The construction industry has a reputation for not being … Continue reading

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Why Hiring Plant Makes Financial Sense

When your construction company needs plant for a job, you have two options: hire or buy!  It’s much more expensive to buy plant outright than to hire it from a plant hire company.  However, you may be concerned that hiring … Continue reading

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Being FORS Silver Compliant

What is FORS compliance? The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme encompassing all aspects of safety, fuel efficiency, vehicle emissions and improved operations. FORS helps fleet operators to measure and monitor performance and alter their operations in … Continue reading

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Does the UK Have a Construction Skills Shortage?

Nowadays it seems as if the UK has a problem with skill shortages across every industry, and construction is no exception. The construction industry is one of the UK’s leading economic drivers, with over two million people employed in construction, … Continue reading

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Why You Should Hire Your Plant from AE Faulks Ltd

By installing quality, reliability and safety in everything we do, AE Faulks Ltd provide a first-class service for your operated and self-drive plant hire needs that can’t be beat. Founded in 1973, AE Faulks are an independent construction plant hire … Continue reading

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Strategies for Minimising Construction Waste

Reducing waste in construction isn’t just about being eco-friendly; it’s also an effective cost-cutting exercise. With construction producing tons of waste globally each year, it’s crucial to adopt sustainable practices. At AE Faulks, we champion the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” mindset, … Continue reading

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Wheeled -V- Tracked Excavator Hire

Excavators are heavy-duty machinery used for a variety of construction needs. When it comes to hiring excavators for a project, there are two types to choose from: wheeled or tracked. Which model you choose is dependent on aspects such as … Continue reading

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How Brexit Could Affect the Construction Industry

Just like every other industry in the UK, Brexit has cast a shadow of uncertainty over those in construction. Whilst there is still a high demand for housing and commercial space – suggesting that construction is currently thriving – the … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from AE Faulks

Can you believe it’s almost Christmas? December is just disappearing before our eyes, soon it’ll be time for presents, wonderful food and glorious evenings in with friends and family as everyone basks in Christmas cheer. We can hardly believe 2018 … Continue reading

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The Challenges of Construction in Winter

We can’t really do anything about the elements and their influence and impact on construction projects. Construction is a year-round occupation; projects don’t suddenly halt just because the weather starts to get bad. Not all construction companies have the luxury … Continue reading

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