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Equipment Management

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

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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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    10 Reasons to Consider Construction Equipment Financing

    Finding the right equipment finance option can pay off in the end. Most construction businesses need equipment to operate-from computers to furniture to fleet vehicles-and a construction business is no exception. The construction industry’s equipment-intensive nature can require a variety of equipment types from heavy grade to compact equipment and attachments. In addition, non-construction equipment needed to run the business, such as IT and office equipment is needed.
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    Guidelines for Purchasing Attachments

    Use the guidelines the next time your purchase attachments to find the perfect fit.
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    How Telematics Systems Guide Operations Managers

    Harness the power of fleet management technology to boost productivity and troubleshoot.
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    How to Use Webcast Auctions for Construction Equipment Purchases

    Procurement specialists are tasked with purchasing high-quality construction equipment under tight budget constraints, all while continuing to manage their busy departments. For procurement specialists who want to maximize their resources, online bidding can have a dramatic impact on your department’s bottom line.
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    Planning Your Compact Loader Purchase

    When planning your compact loader purchase for your construction business, balance common sense and ROI to come out ahead.
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    Tips for Renting Construction Equipment

    Use these tips to find the rental program that makes sense for your company. For many contractors and construction companies, renting equipment can offer an attractive, cost-effective alternative to consider as construction work strengthens this year and shows growth in 2011.
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    Establishing a Construction Equipment Maintenance Program

    Take a proactive approach to repairs by establishing a condition-based maintenance program. In today’s economic environment, it is crucial to keep service and repair costs down. Many fleet managers get caught up in the daily grind of getting equipment back into service as quickly and efficiently as possible, moving from one priority to another. By developing a condition-based maintenance (CBM) program, your fleet manager can better manage equipment downtime and prevent costly component failures.
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