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Construction Equipment
10 tips for improving your pickup truck’s fuel economy
Thanks to high prices at the pump, better gas mileage has become a top priority for all pickup truck owners. That can be seen in the excitement around Ram’s upcoming 1500 EcoDiesel, Nissan’s decision to offer a Cummins V-8 in the next-gen Titan and Chevrolet’s recent announcement that the 2016 Colorado will have a diesel option. […]
December 1, 2013
Home
74 tips for reducing equipment costs (11-20)
In my first post covering equipment cost-cutting tips 1-10, I addressed several equipment cost cutting basics, including the impact of faithfully using a computerized maintenance management system. Here are cost-cutting strategies 11-20:  11: Eliminate “buddy jobs” I have seen unnecessary use of two-man jobs many times while analyzing maintenance operations.  If they aren’t really […]
August 5, 2013
Business
74 tips for reducing equipment costs (1-10)
One thing I learned long ago was the bottom-line impact of reducing costs.  I don’t mean cutting costs—I mean reducing costs.  There is a significant difference. One brings immediate relief to the bottom-line while the other brings more sustainable results. Over the next several posts, I will share 74 tips to help you reduce costs. […]
July 31, 2013
Business
Want your construction business to be more successful? Diversify your personnel.
In interviewing contractors across the country for our Contractor of the Year program, Equipment World editors get a pretty good sense of what works—and what doesn’t—across a range of business practices. Because turnover in the construction industry is such a problem, I’m always interested to see what strategies contractors use to recruit and retain. However, […]
June 28, 2013
Business
Time management, new strategies key to success in post-recession construction industry
Lately we’ve been hearing the recession is finally over. Whether you agree or not, some negative lingering effects have already begun. One of the most visible and immediate impacts is the uptick in workloads from the top down. Many construction companies out there are now dealing with smaller staffs, more work and less time. And […]
February 28, 2013
Safety
How to choose the safest steel-toe boots for the job
Safety toe work boots are of the utmost importance for those of you working with heavy equipment, chemicals, are doing lots of climbing or are working around electricity. Without them, you become susceptible to cuts, broken toes (or even feet), sprains, electric shocks, punctures on the bottom of the feet and/or burns. That being said, […]
February 13, 2013
Construction Equipment
Answer these 10 questions before you rent a compact excavator
1. What are your job specifics? Putting in an irrigation system will require a different machine than installing concrete pipe. You need to know how much dig depth, lift capacity and reach your job demands. And don’t just go for a bare minimum, advises Tom Connor with Bobcat. If you’re consistently digging to 8 feet, […]
February 4, 2013
Construction Equipment
9 rules for snowplowing
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in GroundBreaker magazine, distributed by Caterpillar dealers. It has been republished with permission. Many contractors stay active during the cold weather months by taking on snowplowing jobs that are a far cry from their usual construction applications. This winter work poses it own dangers. With that in mind, here […]
January 31, 2013
Business
Five rules for a stress-free holiday season
As a child, I thought Christmas was magical. It combines everything kids love: no school, wonderful activities, lots of presents, practically unlimited desserts. When I grew up and started my own family, I was excited to see if I could craft those magical Christmases the way my own family had. And sure, for my daughter, […]
December 20, 2012
Business
Top 10 truck and trailer theft prevention tips for the holidays
The four days we celebrate as Thanksgiving are also celebrated by thieves who know that this will likely be the longest period of time your trucks and trailers equipment will sit with nobody watching them during the year. So the folks at CargoNet have come up with a list we think is worth sharing that details all […]
November 21, 2012
Equipment
How to avoid using low-quality diesel fuel
A common cause of poor engine peformance is the use of low-quality diesel fuel in equipment. Here are the properties of diesel fuel, proper fuel quality checks and finally, storage maintenance checks to ensure operators are using quality fuel.
August 8, 2012
Safety
Tips for properly removing equipment from winter storage
How to ensure your equipment is in top-shape before putting it back to work.
June 19, 2012
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