Guest Post (EQW)TechnologyUsing 'Dark Data' and AI to Improve Project ManagementAI can help contractors tap into the vast amounts of data that go unused.May 17, 2022Technology5 Ways Mobile Apps Improve Contractors' Equipment ManagementHow to use mobile applications to create high-performing jobsites with your rental equipment.April 18, 2022EquipmentAdopting Electromobility in the Construction IndustryElectric vehicle (EV) popularity continues to grow while the charging infrastructure expands to meet projected future demand. With electromobility (e-mobility) manufacturing incentives renewed, OEMs are making new models in all classes for all industries.February 24, 2022Big Iron DealerAvoid These Surprises in Your Dealer/OEM AgreementMarkets, like relationships, tend to change over time, and what looks like a great deal today may not be as appealing tomorrow. Look at all of your options and be prepared to negotiate these agreements carefully.March 15, 2021MaintenanceHow to handle DEF in freezing temperaturesWhen frozen, diesel exhaust fluid will expand up to 7% and can damage the storage tank.January 12, 2021MaintenanceDon’t trust your eyes when it comes to hydraulic oil cleanlinessHydraulic oil may look clean to the human eye but don't be fooled. Learn about the importance of used hydraulic oil analysis for construction equipment here.December 2, 2020EquipmentHow much money can Section 179 save contractors on 2020 equipment purchases?Contractors will once again be able to write off the entire purchase price of new and used construction equipment bought and put in service in 2020.October 28, 2020Oils & lubricantsHow to safely buy, handle and store DEF this summerAs warm weather upon us, it is important for drivers to consider proper management of the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) used in current diesel-powered trucks. DEF, which is made from a mixture of technically pure urea and purified water, must be handled and stored properly to preserve its quality. Handling and storing DEF in warm […]July 8, 2020Big Iron DealerBigRentz CEO: Mobile online construction equipment rental bookings have overtaken desktop ordersDiscover what BigRentz CEO says about the rental marketplace and how mobile construction equipment bookings have outranked desktop for the first time here.June 10, 2019Business8 top marketing tips for every excavation contractorMarketing isn’t just for big companies and consumer products. Excavation contractors can use marketing tactics and strategies to advantageously position their company in the marketplace to win more bids and grow revenues while at the same time enhancing the company’s reputation. With the pressure of today’s low bid environment and get-it-done-yesterday job sites, it can […]October 16, 2013Page 1 of 1Top StoriesThe DirtTest Run of Komatsu’s -11 Excavators Equipped with iMC 2.0Find out what it's like to run the models equipped with semi-automatic operation technology. Watch Bryan Furnace's test run on The Dirt.Off-Road TrucksCaterpillar Reveals its First Battery-Powered Mining Truck (Video)ExcavatorsTough & Techy: Cat Launches New 41-Ton 340 ExcavatorContractor of the Year2023 Contractor of the Year Finalists Announced by Equipment WorldPickupsRebuilt Trucks Saving Construction Fleet Time and Money
