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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title>RSS Top House Builder</title> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/</link> <description>Top House Builder</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:04:58 -0400</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>daily</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Building Maintenance Classes</title> <description>Because many of the entry-level positions within the field provide preliminary on-the-job training, little to no previous work experience is needed. More advanced positions typically require 1-2 years of job experience or a ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/original_cleaning_service_serving_philadelphia.jpg" alt="Basic Carpentry Classes" align="left" /><p>Because many of the entry-level positions within the field provide preliminary on-the-job training, little to no previous work experience is needed. More advanced positions typically require 1-2 years of job experience or a combination of formal training and hands-on experience. Community colleges and trade schools offer courses and certificates in building maintenance and facilities management. Program Levels in Building Maintenance: Certificate Building Maintenance Program Fields: Building maintenance, facilities management Program Specializations: Heating-ventilation-air conditioning (HVAC) troubleshooting and repair, plumbing, minor electrical work, appliance maintenance, blueprint reading, and carpentry Program Length: 1-2 years Building Maintenance Certificate Building maintenance students acquire basic skills sets in electricity, plumbing, carpentry, heating, and air conditioning maintenance...</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Construction Building Maintenance]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionBuildingMaintenance/building-maintenance-classes</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionBuildingMaintenance/building-maintenance-classes</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:04:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Yard Maintenance Checklist</title> <description>Fall is the most important time to fertilize cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue, and perennial ryegrass. It's also a great time to fertilize warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda grass, St. Augustine ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/yard_maintenance_checklist_gutter_repair.jpg" alt="Our team at Quality Gutter" align="left" /><p>Fall is the most important time to fertilize cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue, and perennial ryegrass. It's also a great time to fertilize warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda grass, St. Augustine grass, and zoysia grass. Fall fertilizing helps keep lawns vigorous and healthy where growing seasons are long and reduces the length of a dormant period during which the lawn is an unattractive brown. We recommend two applications—the first soon after Labor Day, the second around the last time you mow for the year. Choose the right fertilizer: Nitrogen is the nutrient lawns need most, and most lawn fertilizers contain plenty of it. In northern regions, where lawns become dormant, choose a quick-release ammoniacal or urea nitrogen for late fall. In southern and western areas, where lawns grow through the winter, use a controlled-release fertilizer or one that is high in water-insoluble nitrogen. Fertilizer labels include that information as well as the percentage by weight of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), in that order. Apply either kind at the rate of 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of nitrogen per thousand square feet. A 100-pound bag of 20-0-0 fertilizer contains 20 pounds of nitrogen. See Tip of the Day: Fertilize Your Lawn This Fall for detailed information. Eliminate broadleaf weeds Broadleaf weeds, such as dandelions, broadleaf plantain, and ground ivy, can be pulled out by hand anytime. But autumn is when they're most vulnerable to weed killers. For most lawns: If there are too many weeds to deal with by hand, use selective herbicides to control large infestations. Selective herbicides should contain two or more of the following ingredients: 2, 4-D, MCPP, MCPA, dicamba, carfentrazone, and triclopyr. Those kill most broadleaf weeds without damaging desirable lawn grasses, but check the label; some can damage warm-season grasses. Selective herbicides are available as ready-to-use sprays, concentrated liquids, and dry granules (usually combined with fertilizer). Caution: Selective herbicides are potentially dangerous to nearby plants as well as to humans and animals, so follow label directions carefully. For warm-season grasses: If your lawn includes grasses such as Bermuda grass, buffalo grass, and zoysia grass, use a nonselective herbicide. Wait until the lawn is completely dormant—when it's brown and appears dead; if you don't the herbicide could kill the grass. Continue mowing Do it every week or so until grass has stopped growing. For lawns under or near deciduous trees, using your mower's mulching mode—in which discharge chutes are closed off so that the grass and leaves can be chopped more finely—also allows leaves to decompose on your lawn without being smothering Most newer rotary mowers and lawn tractors have a mulching mode. If yours doesn't, remove leaves by raking them up for bagging or composting. Seed or overseed Fall and winter are also good times to lay seed so that your lawn gets a head start in the spring. Where winters are cold: In northern states, where soil freezes, it's already too late to seed for fall germination. Instead, wait until the soil thaws to sow seed; it will lie dormant until spring. Cover the seeds lightly with straw or mulch to protect them from feeding birds. This works best on level ground, since sloped ground can allow the seeds to wash away before they can germinate. Dethatch or aerate, or do both Dethatching involves pulling vertically oriented tines through the turf; aerating involves extracting small cores of soil. Both reduce thatch, a layer of dead grass stems and roots (not clippings) that build up faster than they can decompose, accumulating on top of the soil layer and reducing water penetration to the roots. When to dethatch or aerate: For cooler areas, do either if there's at least another month before the first frost. By mid-October, it's too late in the northern states, but just the right time for lawns in the upper South (or "transition zone"). Caution: Dethatching can damage warm-season grasses, such as St. Austine grass and centipede grass, that spread via surface runners. What to use: Hand dethatchers, also called cavex rakes, and foot-powered aerators are suitable for small lawns. Well-stocked nurseries typically offer both. Powered dethatching machines include power rakes and vertical mowers you can rent (about $60 per day). The blades aren't firmly attached on power rakes and usually are on vertical mowers. Loosely attached tines are safer, since they can bounce off rocks, sprinkler heads, and stepping-stones without breaking off. Powered aerators have either curved steel coring tubes mounted on a drum or straight coring tubes on a shaft that pushes them vertically into the soil. As with powered dethatching machines, you can rent aerators for about $60 per day. Test the soil A soil test is the only way to determine the pH and nutrient needs of your lawn. Spread ground-up or dolomitic limestone (granular is easiest to handle) or soil sulfur if the results of a soil test indicate one or the other is needed. Getting a soil test: Check the Yellow Pages under "Soil Testing Services" or "Soil Analysis & Testing Laboratories." They are usually private laboratories. Or check with your nearest university cooperative extension office. Many garden centers also offer soil testing. Expect to pay less than $10 to determine pH only. Water your lawn thoroughly If rains have been spare recently, apply plenty of water, even if temperatures are cool. Lawns that enter winter stressed from drought are likelier to be damaged by cold weather and emerge weaker in the spring. Watering is especially important in mountainous western regions of the U.S., where dry falls are typically followed by cold winters.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Preventive Maintenance Checklist]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/PreventiveMaintenanceChecklist/yard-maintenance-checklist</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/PreventiveMaintenanceChecklist/yard-maintenance-checklist</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>2011 Jetta TDI maintenance Schedule</title> <description>Getting a new car serviced isn't exactly the kind of thing I enjoy. At a minimum, it means I'll be out money and certainly the better part of a morning and/or an afternoon. In short, scheduled vehicle maintenance is rarely filled ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/top_2011_jetta_tdi_black_white.jpg" alt="#19 2011 2014 Volkswagen Jetta" align="left" /><p>Getting a new car serviced isn't exactly the kind of thing I enjoy. At a minimum, it means I'll be out money and certainly the better part of a morning and/or an afternoon. In short, scheduled vehicle maintenance is rarely filled with pleasant surprises. So far, our Long Tern 2011 VW Jetta TDI is the exception. As the 10, 000 mile mark approached, the information display screen in the center of the instrument panel began to warn me. As the car is switched on, a reminder shows up in the form of a flashing wrench and the number of miles until service is needed. It gradually counts down the miles with each passing day. Sadly, this pre-programmed reminder means Jetta owners have no excuse for not getting the required service done on time. Once the reminder started showing "100 miles" I thought I should start searching for a nearby VW dealer. Turns out the dealer closest to the AutoTrader.com office is Jim Ellis VW in Atlanta, so that's where I made the appointment. Or at least I thought I did. When I arrived, was no record of me having scheduled time for the Jetta's service. It didn't matter, though, since they took the car anyway and said the service wouldn't take long. "Short enough so that I can reasonably wait?" I asked. "Probably" said the advisor. Fearing a long delay, I headed for the waiting room. Decent coffee and fresh doughnuts were free as was smoking fast Wi Fi. The waiting room was clean and contemporary with plenty of comfortable leather chairs and several desk-like workstations. As a side note, of the eight people in the "Customer Lounge, " all had laptops and seven of them were Macs. Says something about VW owners I suppose. Pleasant surprise No. 1: I only had to wait 35 minutes before the car was done. As I went to the cashier - surprise No. 2: "How much?" I asked. "Nothing, this service is complimentary" the cashier said. Nice. But wait, I'm skeptical, "How much for the next service?" "That one is free as well" she said. The first three scheduled maintenance intervals are free - up to 30, 000 miles.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Maintenance Schedule]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/MaintenanceSchedule/2011-jetta-tdi-maintenance-schedule</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/MaintenanceSchedule/2011-jetta-tdi-maintenance-schedule</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:58:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Electrical Construction and Maintenance</title> <description>In corroboration with the Mission Statements of both, Los Angeles Trade – Technical College, and the Department of Construction, Design, and Manufacturing; the faculty and staff of “Electrical Construction and Maintenance” ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/electrical_construction_maintenance_technology_instructor.jpg" alt="Electrical Construction" align="left" /><p>In corroboration with the Mission Statements of both, Los Angeles Trade – Technical College, and the Department of Construction, Design, and Manufacturing; the faculty and staff of “Electrical Construction and Maintenance” will continually endeavor to provide our students with a high quality education, cutting edge technology, and the necessary skill sets to succeed in the electrical profession. In an effort to promote student success we will instill a positive work ethic and a desire for academic achievement into each of our students. We will also promote a culture of life long learning, so that every graduating student from our program will enter the workforce as a highly educated professional; making Los Angeles Trade – Technical College the quintessential choice for electrical training. Introductory Video to the Electrical Construction First Year Experience project at LATTC. Schedule of Classes : State Approved Degrees and Certificates You Can Earn Electrical Construction & Maintenance (Day Program) Electrical Construction Technologies (Evening Program) Program Overview We flick on the lights, turn on a television set; switch on the computer, hardly ever giving a thought to the miracle of electricity. And yet, electricity is the one thing that has made our lives utterly comfortable. It warms us, cools us, helps us eat and entertain ourselves. And who are the people responsible for this? Electricians. Electricians install, test, repair & maintain electrical systems. Knowledge of electricity, understanding blueprints & other technical documents, manual dexterity, color vision, good sense of smell, physical stamina are all required for this career. Electricians are the people who wire homes, offices, and factories for electricity. They route and connect electrical wires, install light fixtures and other electrical devices, and install and maintain all the electronic controls used for machines at both home and work. Some focus mainly on maintaining existing electrical systems. Others focus mainly on wiring new construction.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Maintenance Construction]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/MaintenanceConstruction/electrical-construction-and-maintenance</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/MaintenanceConstruction/electrical-construction-and-maintenance</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:44:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Construction Equipment Financing</title> <description>We offer a wide range of financing and leasing solutions to help you conserve capital and support your business objectives. Our construction industry specialists can work with you to choose and customize the financing options ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/heavy_equipment_financing_loans_for_construction.jpg" alt="Construction Equipment" align="left" /><p>We offer a wide range of financing and leasing solutions to help you conserve capital and support your business objectives. Our construction industry specialists can work with you to choose and customize the financing options that fit your business. Equipment acquisition financing and leasing Find financing for the following business needs: Working capital loans and leases Sale and leaseback Specialized loans, involving balloon or seasonal payments Dealer inventory finance programs Rental fleet finance programs Financing throughout the United States and Canada – in both U.S. and Canadian dollars Targeted market segment financing Get financial services designed specifically for your business. We offer solutions for: Construction contractors Equipment distributors and rental companies Construction equipment manufacturers Construction equipment expertise Work with specialists who regularly finance construction equipment used for the following: Highway and street construction Site preparation and excavation Concrete and asphalt Utility contracting Bridge and tunnel construction Sand and gravel production All transactions are subject to credit approval. Some restrictions may apply. Wells Fargo Equipment Finance is the trade name for certain equipment leasing and finance businesses of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and its subsidiaries. Equipment financing transactions are provided in Canada by Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Company. Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Company is associated with Wells Fargo & Company, a company that is not regulated as a financial institution, a bank holding company or an insurance company in Canada.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Construction Equipment]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionEquipment/construction-equipment-financing</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionEquipment/construction-equipment-financing</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:38:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Low down payment Construction Loans</title> <description>You Don't Need 20% Down To Buy A Home That fact, plus a steady rise in U.S. rents, are among the reasons why first-time home buyers now account for close to one-third of today's home purchases. This is higher market share as ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/fha_construction_loans_true_built_home.jpg" alt="IStock_000007889488Medium" align="left" /><p>You Don't Need 20% Down To Buy A Home That fact, plus a steady rise in U.S. rents, are among the reasons why first-time home buyers now account for close to one-third of today's home purchases. This is higher market share as compared to recent years; a figure buoyed by four key factors. Second, according to mortgage-software provider Ellie Mae, U.S. lenders are approving more purchase loans than during any period this decade. Nearly three-quarters of all conventional purchase loans are making it through underwriting and getting to closing. No matter how little you want to "put down" on a home, there's a mortgage program which can help you. Here's a preview of eight popular loans available to today's first-time and repeat home buyers. Each is commonly available and rates can be previewed anytime online. FHA Loan (3.5% Down Payment) FHA loans allow for a 3.5 percent down payment. Insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), these loans are among the flexible and forgiving for today's home buyers. FHA loans are typically best-suited for low-down payment buyers with average or below-average credit scores; and buyers looking at multi-unit homes (e.g.; 2-unit homes, 3-unit homes, and 4-unit homes) as a primary residence. FHA loans require mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) but, in January 2015, those FHA MIP costs were reduced to help keep FHA loans affordable for buyers using the program. Noteworthy: FHA loans are assumable, which means that a future buyer of your home can purchase your home with its FHA loan - and its mortgage rate! - still attached. You can actually pass today's low rates on to tomorrow's buyer of your home. The HomeReady™ Mortgage (3% Down Payment) The HomeReady™ mortgage is a low-downpayment loan available via Fannie Mae. The program allows for 3% down, grants access to below-market mortgage rates, and offer discounted rates for private mortgage insurance. HomeReady™ also gives mortgage applicants the ability to use income from all people living in the home toward the actual mortgage approval. This can include parents earning pension or social security income, as examples; or children earning wage income or income of some other type. Noteworthy: The HomeReady™ program is available in low-income areas, areas with a high minority population, and areas affected by a natural disaster. However, you do not need to be a low-income household or a minority to get approved. You must only own a home in a pre-approved area. Conventional 97 (3% Down Payment) The Conventional 97 is a special program which was recently reinstated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which is the parent of both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Conventional 97 requires a down payment of just 3 percent and, among other benefits of the program, the Conventional 97 allows a buyer's down payment to be gifted by a third-party. The only requirement is that the gifter has a blood or marriage relation to the buyer of the home; or is a legal guardian, domestic partner, or finance/fiancee. Noteworthy: The Conventional 97 program is often more costly on a monthly-basis than a comparable FHA mortgage. However, because the program's mortgage insurance can cancel in as few as 12 months from the date of purchase, its long-term costs are often much less. Good Neighbor Next Door ($100 Down Payment) The program is available to members of law enforcement; firefighters or emergency medical technicians; and, teachers of pre-K through 12th grade. Buyers in the program also receive a home purchase discount of 50% - yes, 50 percent! - in exchange for agreeing to make the home your sole residence for 36 months, at minimum. Via Good Neighbor Next Door, then, a $100, 000 home can be bought for $50, 000. The Good Neighbor Next Door program allows buyers to use FHA, VA, or conventional mortgage financing which helps to ensure low interest rates. Noteworthy:The Good Neighbor Next Door program allows you up to 180 days to move in to your new home so, if you plan to make repairs prior to Moving Day, there's no reason whatsoever to have the house work done hastily. Home Construction Loan (3.5% Down Payment) The 203k loan comes in two flavors. The first is the Streamlined 203k, which is used for less-extensive projects and which is limited to $35, 000 in total repair costs. The more common 203k loan is the "standard" 203k, which is used for projects which involve moving walls or replacing plumbing; or doing anything else which would prohibit you from living in the property while the work is being performed. The standard 203k can also be used for landscaping or converting a home with more than 4 units into a 4-unit, owner-occupied home. Noteworthy: Because the 203k loan is backed by the FHA, home buyers using it remain eligible to use the FHA's popular refinance Piggy-Back Mortgage (10% Down Payment) The "Piggy-Back" Mortgage is a not really a mortgage at all - it's two mortgages, one mortgage "piggy-backed" on top of another in order to borrow 90% of a home's purchase price. Sometimes called an, the Piggy-Back has the buyer bring a 10% down payment to the closing table and, to avoid having to pay mortgage insurance, two mortgages are issued instead of one. The first mortgage is typically a conventional loan, issued for 80% of the home's purchase price. The second mortgage is typically a home equity line of credit (HELOC), issued for 10%. Piggy-Back Mortgages are often used by home buyers who plan to pay down or reduce the balance on their second mortgage within the first 24 months of homeownership. Noteworthy: The second mortgage of a Piggy-Back Mortgage is often adjustable and tied to Prime Rate, which is tied to the Fed Funds Rate. When the economy is expanding, the Fed Funds Rate can jump unexpectedly, substantially raising your overall monthly housing payment. Be careful when selecting a mortgage linked to Prime Rate. USDA Loan (No Down Payment Required) The USDA loan is guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and allows for 100% financing. Formally known as a "Section 502" loan, lenders sometimes call the USDA loan a "Rural Housing Loan", which is a bit of a misnomer. USDA loans are available in non-rural areas as well, including within many U.S. suburbs. The big draw of the USDA loan is that its mortgage rates are often the lowest of all the low- and no- down payment mortgage programs; and its mortgage insurance requirements are quite low, too. As compared to FHA loans, for example, USDA mortgage insurance costs are half which is why many of today's buyers will opt for a USDA loan over an FHA one - even if they plan to put 3.5% down. Simply, USDA loans are more economical.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Construction Low Maintenance]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionLowMaintenance/low-down-payment-construction-loans</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionLowMaintenance/low-down-payment-construction-loans</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 22:03:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Range Rover maintenance Schedule</title> <description>For the 2010 model year, Land Rover changed from 7, 500 to 15, 000 miles for its basic service interval. They now recommend service annually, or every 15, 000 miles, whichever comes first. High performance synthetic oil is now ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/used_land_rover_range_rover_sport.jpg" alt="2016 Land Rover Range Rover" align="left" /><p>For the 2010 model year, Land Rover changed from 7, 500 to 15, 000 miles for its basic service interval. They now recommend service annually, or every 15, 000 miles, whichever comes first. High performance synthetic oil is now required. Here are the other highlights of the newest service schedule: Thanks to a larger element, the change interval on the air filter has been increased to 60-75, 000 miles. The cabin pollen filter is called out for change annually Brake fluid is now changed every three years Coolant is supposedly good for ten years Spark plugs are rated to last 105, 000 miles The fan belts are rated to last 105, 000 miles Automatic transmission fluid and regular differential fluids are rated to last 10 years Transfer case, locking differential, and dynamic response fluids are rated to last 75, 000 miles The fuel filter is rated for ten years Land Rover is now calling for replacement of the flexible brake hoses every six years Instead of calling for a full system scan, LR now says, “If fault lamps are lit check with IDS.” In many cases, improvements in service parts, fluids, and vehicle design do make these longer service intervals possible without compromise. Unfortunately, if the extended service intervals prove insufficient, LR warranty will be long since expired, and the owner will be left to face what might have been preventable failures. If you own a 2010 or newer Land Rover V8 I suggest the following modifications to the factory schedule: Even with long life oils, I suggest oil changes at 10, 000 mile intervals or annually. The incremental costs of these extra oil changes are trivial when compared to the expense of any internal engine repair that might otherwise result from sludge building or accelerated wear. The brake fluid change interval is based on brake fluid’s natural tendency to absorb moisture from the air. That property has not changed in recent years, so I see no reason to deviate from the two-year recommendation Mercedes, Rover, and many other companies promulgated for many years with good result I think leaving transmission and differential fluids in those components for ten years is ridiculous; it invites disaster. I would change all those fluids by 75, 000 miles, just like the transfer case lube. Land Rover is not the first company to extend coolant change intervals to a decade. I have my doubts about that, but the pH of coolant can be tested. If you plan to leave in in place, I encourage you to test it annually. If you cant do that, replacement is the safer bet in my opinion. Land Rover no longer recommends scanning all systems at every service, but I recommend that be done anyway. The reason: It’s the only way to tell if electronic faults are current or recent. If you never do a full system scan and clear you could have a system fault when the truck is four years old, and find the relevant diagnostic codes hidden by a plethora of other codes that came and went over the life of the vehicle. Codes need to be read, evaluated, and cleared on a regular basis. Not doing so renders the sophisticated diagnostic systems useless. These are the first Range Rovers to use the Ford/Jaguar modular engine and drivetrain system. Here is an overview of the recommended services: First of all, services intervals follow a repeating pattern of oil and filter change, A service, and oil and filter change, B service. The oil and filter change is an oil service – every six months or every 7, 500 miles – plus a quick visual inspection. If any warning lights are lit, they should be checked out with IDS. The oil service reminder gets reset. The A service has a much longer inspection checklist in addition to the oil change. They ask you to remove the wheels, check...</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Maintenance Schedule]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/MaintenanceSchedule/range-rover-maintenance-schedule</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/MaintenanceSchedule/range-rover-maintenance-schedule</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Construction Equipment Auctions</title> <description>All used construction equipment at second hand market and auctioneers around the world and best manufacturers. Here you can find used construction equipment and used construction tools, construction trucks, dumpsters, debris ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/used_construction_heavy_equipment_auctions_heritage.jpg" alt="And Construction Equipment" align="left" /><p>All used construction equipment at second hand market and auctioneers around the world and best manufacturers. Here you can find used construction equipment and used construction tools, construction trucks, dumpsters, debris removals, vacuums, construction fences & more! Here You can find wide selection of used construction machinery to compare prices and specs to make the right decision. Construction Equipment for Sale Although construction equipment and cranes can trace their history back to the days of Ancient Rome, it wasn't until the 19th and early 20th centuries that human and animal power began to be phased out in favour of new developments in, firstly, steam power and traction engines and, later, the internal combustion engine. It was the development of powered construction Equipment that made possible the building boom from which we have benefitted over the last hundred years. Notable manufacturers of construction machinery today include BOBCAT, CASE, DEMAG, DOOSAN, FIAT-ALLIS, HYUNDAI, INGERSOLL RAND, JCB, KUBOTA, NEW HOLLAND and WACKER NEUSON. The second hand market for used construction machinery is a busy and thriving one, with a rapidly changing and wide selection of equipment available. Here are the categories of used construction equipment we offer. Excavators A descendant of the steam shovel, excavators are indispensable in the construction industry. They have numerous uses in addition to their primary purpose as mechanical shovels and diggers, including material handling, pile driving, landscaping and drilling shafts for footings. Versatile and capable, they are highly sought after in the used construction equipment market. Excavators are crucial machines in road construction and mining business in in construction industry. More information on excavators in different sizes and their usage areas in particular can be found on our used excavators page. Loaders Designed for moving loose materials over short distances, loaders have evolved into general usage variants and highly specialised types. Wheel loaders are the most common and offer a high degree of versatility. For the greater stability and multi terrain capability provided by their tracks, crawler loaders are also particularly popular. Backhoe loaders have excavator attachments, swing loaders boast a swinging boom that is useful in limited spaces. For better deals find many and make a bargain. Lifting Platforms Capable of raising workers and equipment into high areas that are otherwise difficult to access, lifting platforms are ubiquitous in the construction industry. Otherwise known as access platforms, various types are available such as boom lifts, scissor lifts and mechanical lifts. Boom lifts are the most versatile and widely used. The usefulness and reliability of lifting platforms ensure there is always interest in them at used industrial equipment auctions. Dump Trucks are Vehicles Used for Transporting Construction Materials Dump trucks are construction vehicles generally used for the transportation of aggregate / construction materials necessary for the construction industry. They have an open box bed which can be lifted by hydraulics to empty the load via a hinged tailgate. However, there are also side dumpers and bottom dumpers for dropping a load exactly in situ. The toughness of dumpers make them a good deal on the dumpers for sale in used machines market. Construction Generators Generators are the most essential equipment in the construction industry where there is often no convenient electricity supply available. They are also very useful to have on hand as a back-up for businesses in case of power failure. Being powered by petrol, diesel, gas or a hybrid system, they offer versatility and reliability. In order to not have to rely on the electricity grid, powerful generators can be used to supply a construction site. These can also power compressors, which supply machines like jack hammers with compressed air, or are used for general cleaning purposes. Find these used generators in auction on TradeMachines. Used Road Construction Machinery The used road construction machinery category covers a wide range of equipment such as used pneumatic tools, earth movers and compactors, and road surface preparation items, as well as ancillary equipment. All can be found at bargain prices at used construction equipment second hand market on TradeMachines. Construction Cranes Used to lift, lower and horizontally transport materials, cranes are vital in construction. From small jib cranes to soaring tower cranes they are manufactured for a wide variety of uses and situations and include overhead, mobile, truck mounted, sidelifting and all terrain variations. They are hot items in the used construction machinery second hand market. Compressors Converting power into kinetic energy by the compression and pressurisation of air, compressors are used in a wide variety of applications in the world of construction. Pneumatic tools such as drills and jackhammers derive their motive force from compressors, making this versatile item of equipment extremely useful. You will find there's a wide choice of used compressors available in the auction environment, for example a Atlas Copco compressor Concrete Machinery The concrete machinery category covers all equipment used in the preparation, transport, delivery and usage of cement and concrete. This includes cement mixers and agitators, wet and dry batching plants, cement silos and concrete pumps, all of which tend to be built to last, making them a good investment in the used construction machinery market. Where To Find Used Heavy Equipment Used construction machinery can most readily be found at auction, where you can browse amongst the categories of equipment you require, comparing condition and prices. The advantage of used construction equipment is in the price, as these items when new can be on the costly side. Buying used heavy equipment is a safe option because such equipment is tough, durable, reliable and built to last. There is a vast number of auction houses spread throughout a number of countries, so the easiest way of seeing what's available is to get an overview. This is provided by TradeMachines, a site that gathers information about used heavy machinery auctions over a huge area, providing a marketplace hub where the best bargains online can be found, saving you time and effort. This site conveniently provides various ways of browsing for what you need, and also offers the security of knowing that we validate the legitimacy and reliability of the auction houses we work with. In this way the satisfaction of both buyer and seller is ensured.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Construction Equipment]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionEquipment/construction-equipment-auctions</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionEquipment/construction-equipment-auctions</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:01:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Modular Home Construction</title> <description>A modern "triple wide" home Manufactured housing (commonly known as mobile homes in the United States) is a type of prefabricated housing that is largely assembled in factories and then transported to sites of use. The definition ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/modular_home_construction_images.jpg" alt="Construction Men Set a Modular" align="left" /><p>A modern "triple wide" home Manufactured housing (commonly known as mobile homes in the United States) is a type of prefabricated housing that is largely assembled in factories and then transported to sites of use. The definition of the term in the United States is regulated by federal law (Code of Federal Regulations, 24 CFR 3280): "Manufactured homes are built as dwelling units of at least 320 square feet (30 m2) in size with a permanent chassis to assure the initial and continued transportability of the home." The requirement to have a wheeled chassis permanently attached differentiates "manufactured housing" from other types of prefabricated homes, such as modular homes. Definition [edit] According to the Manufactured Housing Institute’s National Communities Council (MHINCC), manufactured homes are homes built entirely in the factory under a federal building code administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (commonly known as the HUD Code) went into effect June 15, 1976. Manufactured homes may be single- or multi-section and are transported to the site and installed. The MHINCC distinguishes among several types of factory-built housing: manufactured homes, modular homes, panelized homes, pre-cut homes, and mobile homes. From the same source, mobile home "is the term used for manufactured homes produced prior to June 15, 1976, when the HUD Code went into effect." Despite the formal definition, mobile home and trailer are still common terms in the United States for this type of housing. History [edit] The original focus of this form of housing was its ability to relocate easily. Units were initially marketed primarily to people whose lifestyle required mobility. However, beginning in the 1950s, these homes began to be marketed primarily as an inexpensive form of housing designed to be set up and left in a location for long periods of time, or even permanently installed with a masonry foundation. Previously, units had been eight feet or less in width, but in 1956, the 10-foot (3.0 m) wide home was introduced. This helped solidify the line between mobile and house/travel trailers, since the smaller units could be moved simply with an automobile, but the larger, wider units required the services of a professional trucking company. In the 1960s and '70s, the homes became even longer and wider, making the mobility of the units more difficult. Today, when a factory-built home is moved to a location, it is usually kept there permanently. The mobility of the units has decreased considerably.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[New Home Construction]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/NewHomeConstruction/modular-home-construction</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/NewHomeConstruction/modular-home-construction</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:01:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Industrial Maintenance Mechanic test</title> <description>2) How much weight is required to balance the lever? 30lbs 25lbs 28lbs 40lbs 35lbs 3) Approximately how much force is needed to lift the weight? 24lbs 10lbs 48lbs 12lbs 18lbs 4) If gear X turns clockwise at a constant speed of 10 ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/shell_will_run_its_second_largest.jpg" alt="Shell Will Run Its" align="left" /><p>2) How much weight is required to balance the lever? 30lbs 25lbs 28lbs 40lbs 35lbs 3) Approximately how much force is needed to lift the weight? 24lbs 10lbs 48lbs 12lbs 18lbs 4) If gear X turns clockwise at a constant speed of 10 rpm. How does gear Y turn? anti c/w 10 rpm c/w 10 rpm c/w 5 rpm anti c/w 5 rpm c/w 20 rpm 5) If drive wheel X rotates clockwise at a speed of 10 rpm. How does wheel Y turn? anti c/w faster c/w slower c/w faster anti c/w slower anti c/w same 6) A force of 5 Kg compresses the springs in series 10cm. What will be the total distance that the springs in parallel are compressed? 10 cms 5 cms 20 cms 7.5 cms 15 cms 7) In the circuit shown, how many switches need to be closed to light up one bulb? None One Two Three Four 8) Which is the most suitable tool for breaking up concrete? 9) Which tool or combination of tools would be most useful for general woodwork? 4 & 2 3, 5 & 7 2, 4 & 6 4 & 7 3 & 6 10) The sketch shows the floor plan of a bathroom. The shower tray is 2'6" square and is fixed to the floor. The toilet and washbasin are both wall mounted. Allowing for 15% wastage, approximately how many square yards of floor tiles should be ordered? 7.25 6.25 9.25 5.50 8.50 Many of the questions in mechanical comprehension tests are ‘industry’ specific. For example, tests used by the fire service tend to frame the questions in terms of fire-fighting whereas tests used to select for an aircraft maintenance job would tend to frame the questions in aviation industry terms. It doesn’t matter if the questions you practice on aren’t specific to the industry you are applying for. It is the substance of the question that is important – the scenario is incidental. These sample question papers each contain 40 questions and have a suggested time limit of 30 minutes each. The questions are presented in Letter/A4 format for easy printing and self-marking.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Industrial Maintenance]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/IndustrialMaintenance/industrial-maintenance-mechanic-test</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/IndustrialMaintenance/industrial-maintenance-mechanic-test</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:51:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> </channel></rss>If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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