{"id":1403,"date":"2022-01-11T09:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T09:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/what-is-an-auger"},"modified":"2024-07-24T16:24:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T16:24:20","slug":"what-is-an-auger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/what-is-an-auger","title":{"rendered":"What Is An Auger And How Is It Used In Construction?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<section id=\"block_cdc9fd4dde622d00046971689135a8c7-1\" class=\"block block--spc columns-block\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container position-relative\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\t<div class=\"column-content text-start align-self-start\">\n\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often searched for as \u2018auger drill,\u2019 or \u2018auger drill bit,\u2019 an auger is an essential piece of equipment used in construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This spiral-shaped tool is a lot more than a simple drilling tool. It actually has multiple uses on site depending on the task at hand. Like other <a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/hire\/equipment\/tools\">speciality tools,<\/a> there are multiple types of auger of note (which is why it is essential that you understand what it is and how it\u2019s used).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of you reading this will already know an auger is, having used one in the past or having a rough idea of construction tools\/equipment, whereas others might find themselves left wondering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today that changes, as we drill down into what an auger is, and how they\u2019re used in construction, not to mention the various types of augers available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-3-font-size\">What Is An Auger?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An auger has one role \u2014 a role that it does, arguably, better than any other tool \u2014 that being: drilling holes. Now what those holes are used for will vary from one construction site to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some will use them to dig holes used for telephone poles, others, solar posts. Those are but a few uses, others include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/hire\/equipment\/tools\/gardening-landscaping\">Gardening<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Woodworking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ice Drilling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every auger is the same, although they do look quite similar in a physical sense. The rotating metal shaft is easily recognisable. We should mention that the twisting metal shaft at the end of the auger is known as a \u2018flighting.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Augers appear in many forms fitting for set tasks. You have auger drill bits that attach themselves to power drills, handheld augers that you can manually use yourself, and then there\u2019s the moderately sized augers typically attached to other machinery &#8211; be it tractors or <a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/hire\/equipment\/plant\/excavation\/excavators\">diggers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/auger_20digging_20into_20the_20ground_20on_20construction_20site.webp\" alt=\"Auger digging into the ground on construction site\" class=\"wp-image-4946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/auger_20digging_20into_20the_20ground_20on_20construction_20site.webp 768w, https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/auger_20digging_20into_20the_20ground_20on_20construction_20site-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-4-font-size\">Size Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The size and shape of each auger will differ, so it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/equipment-rental-how-to-choose-a-hire-company-for-your-project\">important to choose wisely<\/a> in line with what you\u2019re hoping to achieve project-wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You wouldn\u2019t hire or buy an auger drill bit fit for a <a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/hire\/equipment\/plant\/excavation\">digger <\/a>to do some standard gardening would you? No, which is why info like this is vital as it could save you a lot of time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned, an auger is a multi-faceted piece of equipment in that it doesn\u2019t fill one particular use, but rather, several. The most common of which is the auger drill bit (something we\u2019ll cover in more detail later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Auger drill bits come in multiple sizes, as you can imagine, anywhere from 4 inches up to 18 inches total. Which you choose will depend on what you\u2019re drilling and how deep it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Larger augers, as in those operated by multiple people, are a lot more powerful in that they can dig for a maximum of 18 inches in diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any deeper\/wider, and you\u2019ll probably have to look at something a lot bigger to get the job done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-3-font-size\">How Is An Auger Used In Construction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s an auger for every task no matter the size and scope of the project outright, which is something we know first hand at <a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/info\/about-us\">YardLink.<\/a> An auger is an important piece of kit to have on any construction site simply due to how versatile it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve already covered a few of the main uses above in gardening, woodworking and ice drilling, but there are more areas we need to tick off for this breakdown to be as comprehensive as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s look at some more uses of an auger, to give you a better idea of how beneficial they could be to your next project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-4-font-size\">Garden Auger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since we used the gardening example above, it\u2019s only right that we start there. A garden auger is typically handheld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best ways of describing a garden auger is to liken it to a pogo stick of sorts, given it has handles and a twirly bit at the bottom used to dig fence holes into the ground by hand. It\u2019s a bit of an off-kilter description, but it works, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The benefits of using a garden auger is that it\u2019s a lot more time efficient than any other tool, and it does a great job in keeping the quality of the soil consistent when planting seeds and flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-5-font-size\">Earth Auger<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An earth auger is very similar to the garden example we\u2019ve given above, only the long metal pipe often has a lot more uses that aren\u2019t limited to green thumb-related projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These auger drills are handheld, consisting of a long rotating metal pipe that, yes, still resembles an industrial styled pogo stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The terms \u2018earth auger\u2019 and \u2018garden auger\u2019 are often interchangeable with one another. We just thought it was worth pointing out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/auger_20drilling_20into_20ic.webp\" alt=\"Auger drilling into ice\" class=\"wp-image-4949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/auger_20drilling_20into_20ic.webp 768w, https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/auger_20drilling_20into_20ic-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-4-font-size\">Ice Auger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike the handheld garden augers we\u2019ve just covered, ice augers are far sharper in comparison, and they need to be in order to pierce\/crush thick blocks of ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most commonly used in ice fishing, ice augers can either be handheld or engine-powered. You see, the cold can make it difficult for the auger operators to get a good grip at times, meaning it\u2019s a lot harder to penetrate the ice to create a clean break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why petrol and propane-powered auger drills are used, as they can cut through the ice a lot quicker and with minimal effort in comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-4-font-size\">Grain Auger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re going from something small to something a lot larger with the next auger here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A grain auger is used a lot in farmwork across the fields. If we can use another playground comparison for a second, it looks a lot like a seesaw, only it doesn\u2019t pivot from one side to the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead it stands tall, consisting of a long metal tube with the flighting spiralling around it, counterclockwise. An auger of this kind will typically deposit and or distribute grain into silos or bins, which will then be placed into trucks set for transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-4-font-size\">Auger Drill Bit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The above uses of an auger tend to focus more on the industrial uses of this equipment. An auger drill bit, on the other hand, is where most will use them in an everyday setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As its name suggests, an auger drill bit simply <a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/hire\/equipment\/tools\/demolition-equipment\/drills\">connects to a drill,<\/a> and is used to put holes into wood and various other materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Auger drill bits are normally sold in complete sets, consisting of multiple heads in the same pack, all of which vary in terms of sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These auger attachments make piercing holes in materials look and feel so simply compared to other drill heads, allowing for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A smoothness\/consistency with the holes made<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Much greater depth in the holes created<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents the clogging of holes due to how it drills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easier boring due to the lack of pressure required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-4-font-size\">Digger Augers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, a handheld or an auger drill bit isn\u2019t enough to get the job done, which is where an auger drill kit comes in real handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An auger drill kit does as advertised, it connects to diggers and can be used to make post holes or boring holes into the earth. Equipment like this is a lot more reliable on the construction site for some of the larger-scale projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The holes created through an auger drill kit are a lot more consistent in contrast, which goes without saying considering it is handled by a machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We here at YardLink know a lot about this particular attachment as we\u2019ve leased many <a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/p\/auger-drill-kit-1-5t-mini-digger\">auger drill kits<\/a> to construction companies prior \u2014 all of whom have used this piece of kit in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/auger_20attached_20to_20a_20mini_20digger.webp\" alt=\"Auger attached to mini digger\" class=\"wp-image-4950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/auger_20attached_20to_20a_20mini_20digger.webp 768w, https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/auger_20attached_20to_20a_20mini_20digger-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-3-font-size\">Why Hire\/Buy An Auger?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer to why you should hire\/buy an auger is simple: it makes life on the construction site a lot easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An auger appeals to such a range of people, each representing a set industry (industrial, lifestyle, farming, etc).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It works because equipment like this is highly versatile and can apply to everything from drilling holes into wood to laying the foundations for fencing and plants. It helps that there are varying types of augers too (handheld, drill kits, engined, etc).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve proven they\u2019re great in an everyday sense too, what with the number of auger drill bit packs you can find right now. In short, augers are universal, great in a commercial sense and in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-3-font-size\">General Auger-Based Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since we\u2019ve covered what an auger is and how it\u2019s used in construction, there\u2019s nothing left to cover other than the common questions often associated with these spiral-shaped tools!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will be a very handy section to read if you have a basic understanding of augers but want to go from novice to intermediate very quickly. It will also ensure that you\u2019re aware of what to do\/not to do moving forwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s begin with a very common query: the difference between an auger and a drill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-4-font-size\">Is There A Difference Between An Auger And A Drill?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Auger drill bits are an essential attachment to drills, so there\u2019s less of a difference between the two as they\u2019re linked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That being said, this particular question more than likely relates to the potential differences between an auger head on a drill to your standard drill bits. If that is the question people are asking, then yes, there are some noticeable differences between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Auger drill bits, as mentioned, have greater drilling depth and are generally a lot smoother\/consistent with the holes they make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of boring, these drill bits are also a lot easier to use from a pressure required standpoint too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-4-font-size\">Can Any Auger Be Used In Ice?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, not every spiral-shaped tool you come across can be used in ice-based tasks. Ice tends to be incredibly difficult to break, and then there\u2019s the risk of causing cracks in the ice which then makes it a hazard to walk across.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, there\u2019s a reason why ice fishers use a special type of tool to drill holes underneath them \u2014 mostly due to safety, and ease of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using an earth style drill to put holes in the ice would only damage your drill if you tried, plus there\u2019s that risk factor, and no one wants to fall into sub degree water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/auger_20cutting_20through_20concrete.webp\" alt=\"Auger cutting through concrete\" class=\"wp-image-4951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/auger_20cutting_20through_20concrete.webp 768w, https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/auger_20cutting_20through_20concrete-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-4-font-size\">Can It Cut Through Rock?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They\u2019re powerful, just not that powerful \u2014 especially those that have motors or an engine attached. Rocks, heavy clay and even tree roots can be a tricky one for an auger to cut through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If that does happen, then you\u2019re either going to have to dig out the obstacles by hand, or get a stronger piece of machinery in to get rid of it so that the work may resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-4-font-size\">What Types Of Machines Fit This Tool?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s been a lot of talk around handheld augers, but what about those that attach to heavier machinery? Well, let\u2019s talk about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Augers are very popular on mini excavators \u2014 as in the diggers that look like the miniature versions of those used to distribute large piles of earth from one location to another. <a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/excavator-hire-improve-site-efficiency\">Mini excavators<\/a> work perfectly with an auger due to this size difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about it, the smaller the excavator is, the easier it can fit areas like backyards and small landscaping sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-visual-h-3-font-size\">What Is an Auger and How Is it Used in Construction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, an auger plays an essential role in construction, capable of completing a wide range of tasks that vary in size and scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They might not be able to cut through rock and heavy clay, but they will make life easier come construction time (even if they do resemble futuristic pogo sticks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To recap, this spiral-shaped tool has multiple uses, and can be used by hand, or attached to other tools such as drills\/heavy machinery, such as mini excavators. Augers and auger drill bits aren&#8217;t exclusive to industrial projects either, they can be used by farmers and people in an everyday setting when gardening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know a lot about the tools\/equipment you need to get your projects up and running \u2014 including the augers we\u2019ve just covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on how we can help you and your project, <a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/info\/contact-us\">get in touch with a member of the YardLink team.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"block block--spc columns-block pt-0 social-share\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container position-relative\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"column-content text-start align-self-start\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"visual-h9\">Share Blog<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul 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Eco building in modern city concept.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-reel-slider__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"card card-blog-post-reel\">\n\t<div class=\"row g-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"visual-h9\"><small><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-title visual-h7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/understanding-fors-requirements\">Understanding FORS Requirements, Rules and Procedures<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/understanding-fors-requirements\" class=\"btn-link align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/themes\/yardlink\/assets\/images\/icons\/system-light\/chevron-right.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Haulage-Van-on-Road-scaled-1.webp\" alt=\"Haulage Van Driving on Motorway into the Sunset\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-reel-slider__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"card card-blog-post-reel\">\n\t<div class=\"row g-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"visual-h9\"><small><strong>Health &amp; Safety<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-title visual-h7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/cpcs-vs-npors-which-license-to-choose\">CPCS vs NPORS: Which Plant Machinery License You Should Choose<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/cpcs-vs-npors-which-license-to-choose\" class=\"btn-link align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/themes\/yardlink\/assets\/images\/icons\/system-light\/chevron-right.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1600787206-scaled-compressed.webp\" alt=\"Closeup of large excavator with rubble in bucket mouth with trees in the background\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-reel-slider__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"card card-blog-post-reel\">\n\t<div class=\"row g-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"visual-h9\"><small><strong>Training<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-title visual-h7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/safeguarding-aerial-work-with-ipaf-training\">Safeguarding Aerial Work With IPAF Operator Training: Essential Insights<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/safeguarding-aerial-work-with-ipaf-training\" class=\"btn-link align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/themes\/yardlink\/assets\/images\/icons\/system-light\/chevron-right.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1161107428-1-1.webp\" alt=\"Male employee working up high in a boom lift inspecting the thickness of pipeline oil\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-reel-slider__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"card card-blog-post-reel\">\n\t<div class=\"row g-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"visual-h9\"><small><strong>Digitisation<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-title visual-h7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/what-is-digital-supply-chain-in-construction\">What Is Digital Supply Chain In Construction &amp; Why It Matters<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/what-is-digital-supply-chain-in-construction\" class=\"btn-link align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/themes\/yardlink\/assets\/images\/icons\/system-light\/chevron-right.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_432171406-scaled-1.webp\" alt=\"Construction contractor in an orange hi-vis jacket looking at site plans on his tablet with building site in the background\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-reel-slider__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"card card-blog-post-reel\">\n\t<div class=\"row g-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"visual-h9\"><small><strong>Sustainability<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-title visual-h7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/landfill-diversion-in-construction\">Landfill Diversion In Construction: Your Guide To Transforming Waste Management<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/landfill-diversion-in-construction\" class=\"btn-link align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/themes\/yardlink\/assets\/images\/icons\/system-light\/chevron-right.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shutterstock_1933021694-scaled-compressed.webp\" alt=\"Construction Worker in Hi-Vis at LandFill Centre\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-reel-slider__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"card card-blog-post-reel\">\n\t<div class=\"row g-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"visual-h9\"><small><strong>Sustainability<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-title visual-h7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/pioneering-decarbonisation-in-construction-a-blueprint-for-change\">Pioneering Decarbonisation In Construction: A Blueprint For Change<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/pioneering-decarbonisation-in-construction-a-blueprint-for-change\" class=\"btn-link align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/themes\/yardlink\/assets\/images\/icons\/system-light\/chevron-right.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shutterstock_2158595837-1-scaled-compressed.webp\" alt=\"Drone photo looking down onto trees\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-reel-slider__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"card card-blog-post-reel\">\n\t<div class=\"row g-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"visual-h9\"><small><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-title visual-h7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/the-rise-of-off-site-modular-construction\">The Rise Of Off-site Modular Construction<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/the-rise-of-off-site-modular-construction\" class=\"btn-link align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/themes\/yardlink\/assets\/images\/icons\/system-light\/chevron-right.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_1989846932.webp\" alt=\"Crane lifting a wooden building module to its position in the structure. Construction site of an office building in Berlin. The new structure will be built in modular timber construction.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-reel-slider__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"card card-blog-post-reel\">\n\t<div class=\"row g-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"visual-h9\"><small><strong>Health &amp; Safety<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-title visual-h7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-the-theft-of-heavy-machinery-on-construction-sites\">How To Prevent The Theft Of Heavy Machinery On Construction Sites<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-the-theft-of-heavy-machinery-on-construction-sites\" class=\"btn-link align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/themes\/yardlink\/assets\/images\/icons\/system-light\/chevron-right.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_502614289-scaled-1.webp\" alt=\"Security cctv camera surveillance system on a construction site\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-reel-slider__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"card card-blog-post-reel\">\n\t<div class=\"row g-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"visual-h9\"><small><strong>Health &amp; Safety<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-title visual-h7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/welfare-facilities-on-construction-sites-requirements-and-regulations\">Welfare Facilities On Construction Sites: Requirements And Regulations<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/welfare-facilities-on-construction-sites-requirements-and-regulations\" class=\"btn-link align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/themes\/yardlink\/assets\/images\/icons\/system-light\/chevron-right.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2182924369-scaled-1.webp\" alt=\"Builder Installing Site Office Cabin Container Welfare Facilities.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-reel-slider__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"card card-blog-post-reel\">\n\t<div class=\"row g-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"visual-h9\"><small><strong>Digitisation<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-title visual-h7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/ai-digitisation-and-the-construction-industry\">AI, Digitisation, And The Construction Industry<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/ai-digitisation-and-the-construction-industry\" class=\"btn-link align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/themes\/yardlink\/assets\/images\/icons\/system-light\/chevron-right.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AI_Construction-1.webp\" alt=\"AI Construction image\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-reel-slider__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"card card-blog-post-reel\">\n\t<div class=\"row g-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"visual-h9\"><small><strong>YardLink<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-title visual-h7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/deloitte-tech-fast-50-2023\">YardLink Ranked 41st In Deloitte\u2019s 2023 Tech Fast 50<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/blog\/deloitte-tech-fast-50-2023\" class=\"btn-link align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/themes\/yardlink\/assets\/images\/icons\/system-light\/chevron-right.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 card-blog-post-reel__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"card-post-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled_design__7_.png\" alt=\"YardLink Ranked 41st In Deloitte\u2019s 2023 Tech Fast 50\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An auger is an essential tool on a construction site and it is capable of doing a lot more than just drilling. 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