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Equipment Management

Managing construction equipment fleets—utilization, tracking, maintenance planning and cost control for heavy machinery.

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    Deciding Whether to Buy Construction Equipment or Rent

    Use these guidelines the next time you acquire construction equipment and feel confident in your decision. Determining whether to purchase a new piece of construction equipment is a decision that should be considered carefully, and the overall bottom line must be taken into consideration. Let’s look at factors to weigh when deciding whether to buy or rent new equipment.
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    Prevent Construction Equipment Downtime

    Tips on properly maintaining work trucks to avoid expensive repairs and preserve profit margins. Proper maintenance has and always will be a key factor in the longevity of heavy-duty trucks. This is especially true for trucks and equipment used in the construction industry. The extreme conditions in a construction environment can wreak havoc on trucks and equipment if they are not regularly maintained.Everything from a truck’s engine to  its transmission and chassis is subject to wear. Teach your workforce to properly lubricate these components by establishing regular maintenance intervals. Regular maintenance is critical to avoid expensive repair bills and costly downtime, which can result in huge setbacks when working on a schedule. It is especially important to conduct a pre-trip inspection on equipment at the…
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    Steps to Selling Equipment Online

    How do you sell equipment online?
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    Selecting Skid-Steer Loaders

    Determine how to effectively choose, operate and maintain skid-steer loaders to increase efficiency and gain a return on investment. Whether you are a long-time skid-steer loader owner/operator or you would like to enhance your equipment fleet, there is no question that matching the machine to the job should be your top consideration. Doing this is the first step to increased efficiency and uptime, as well as easy regular maintenance. In addition, skid-steer loader attachment options offer a versatility that is hard to match.
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    Get More Value from Your Used Equipment

    Asset management is an important issue for today’s construction professionals.
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    Heavy Equipment Innovations for 2011

    Shows such as World of Concrete and CONEXPO-CON/AGG will reveal new trends in heavy construction equipment. Contractors who remain successful in the current climate have done so by delivering inventive services and solutions that meet changing customer needs, including services that the competition previously overlooked. For example, contractors are seeking innovative work in areas such as alternative energy, conservation, infrastructure or other areas being funded through special initiatives like the American Reinvestment & Recovery Act.
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    Reduce Risks by Leasing Construction Equipment

    Four ways equipment leasing can be used to maintain a better cash flow and lower asset risks. Construction industry entrepreneurs are keenly aware of the economic downturn’s impact on their businesses. Many have developed a new appreciation for keeping cash on hand. They have also begun exploring risk management strategies with renewed intensity. In this current environment, it is worth considering equipment leasing as one risk management strategy. Equipment leasing offers both risk management techniques and compelling cash management advantages.
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    How to Shop for and Evaluate a GPS and Telemetry System

    The hardware cost for a telemetry system will run you anywhere from $400 to $1,000 per unit with a monthly messaging charge between $5 to $30 per unit.
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    6 Tips for Selling Construction Equipment at Auction

    1. Choose the type of auction you want to use. Do you prefer the traditional, in-person style auction? Or would an online auction be a better option for you. Online auctions can open you up to new buyers and markets and eliminate the need to transport the equipment to the auction site.
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    Basic Preventive Maintenance Can Extend an Air Compressor’s Life

    Flipping through an air compressor owner’s manual, many owners don’t take the time to consider the simple things that can help them get the best return on their equipment investment.
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    Reduce Concrete Patching Costs

    Understand what causes concrete surface defects and how to prevent this from occurring. In this age of technology, it seems unacceptable that newly poured concrete often has to be patched. A large amount of masonry cement is consumed for patching, and often contractors just accept the patching expense in the bidding process.
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    How to Spot a True Partner in an Equipment Dealer

    Many overlook the importance of really getting to know a construction equipment dealer by asking the right questions and researching all of the options available before purchasing equipment.
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