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Technology
Command Alkon acquires Libra Systems to continue services expansion
Command Alkon's purchase of Libra Systems aids in expanding its services to the asphalt, concrete and aggregate industries. Details on Equipment World.
December 17, 2020
Business
AEMP Equipment Shift Conference goes virtual for 2020; registration now open
The Association of Equipment Management Professionals has opened registrations for its annual Equipment Shift conference. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, AEMP has opted to hold the conference virtually for 2020. The conference will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the month of October, beginning Oct. 1st. All sessions will begin at 1 p.m. […]
August 26, 2020
Maintenance
When it comes to equipment fluid management, little mistakes can add up to big problems
Dig deeper into fluid management for your construction equipment with these best practices – and tips on how to avoid the worst ones.
May 14, 2020
Business
Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions tackles used equipment inventory management, with integrated pricing data
The largest global seller of used equipment is now offering a broader suite of services centered around asset disposition. Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions provides a suite of collaborative tools to give users real-time control over their inventory and optimize their sales of used equipment, the company says. This includes a cloud-based inventory management system, inspection […]
February 14, 2020
ConExpo-Con/Agg
FleetLocate to display fleet management solutions in ConExpo 2020 Bronze Lot
FleetLocate by Spireon, located at booth B-92218 in the ConExpo Bronze Lot, is designed to be a user-friendly, yet effective fleet management solution to help construction companies get the most out of employees, vehicles, equipment, and trailers. (You can see what equipment OEMs have in store for ConExpo 2020 in our show preview page by […]
January 31, 2020
How to do Everything Better
How to Do Everything Better: 21 Ways to Improve Your Construction Business
Whether you’re a construction novice or veteran, you’re always looking for ways to do things better. Toward that end, the Equipment World staff has compiled this broad range of tips, instructions and advice from experts on technical, business, safety and other topics to help you grow your business or become more proficient in your current […]
September 12, 2019
Maintenance
Heavy Equipment Tire Maintenance: A little time can produce big savings
Unless you do the math, you may not realize that after labor and fuel, tires are your third-highest operating cost on a wheeled piece of heavy equipment. So starting a simple maintenance and management program could save you substantial amounts of money. Creating a tire maintenance and management program may seem like an administrative burden […]
September 10, 2019
How to do Everything Better
How to not tick off the old guys on the construction site
Are you a young man or woman new to the wonderful world of construction? You may have noticed there are a lot of older guys working in this field. To stay on their good side, we offer the following advice: Show up early – 15 minutes will do the trick. Remember: Early is on time, […]
July 29, 2019
How to do Everything Better
Make sure your porta-potty meets OSHA regs
Yes, OSHA has regulations even for that, and if you pride yourself on following the letter and spirit of the agency’s law, here are the most important details: One toilet for 20 or fewer employees. If you have more than 20 employees, one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 employees. One seat and one […]
July 29, 2019
How to do Everything Better
Why turning your truck bed into a pool is a terrible idea
It might be tempting, but the physics of it are not on your side.
July 29, 2019
How to do Everything Better
How to know if you have a Sasquatch working on your construction crew
Instead of jumping in a truck and driving off at the end of the day, he just kind of fades into the woods. Instead of packing a lunch, he kills a squirrel and roasts it on a stick over the burn pile. Instead of using the ladder, he places tools and materials on the roof […]
July 29, 2019
How to do Everything Better
5 tips for staying cool in the heat for construction workers
When the temperature and humidity rise, so do the risks of heat-related illnesses and even death. In fact, heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 39 workers died of heat-related illnesses in 2016. Here’s what you can do to stay cool in the […]
July 29, 2019
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