For about a year now, Clearwater Utilities has been on a fleet efficiency tear. It all started when Shannan Stephens, asset manager for Clearwater, which is a division of Clear Companies, attended the Association of Equipment Management … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Contractors Can Improve Fleet Efficiency Now
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Construction Ecommerce Growth Results in Major Opportunity for Dealers
By Karen Scally Here’s a dose of reality for anyone who still thinks construction ecommerce is unnecessary: Contractors today do not shop the way they used to. And it’s not that it’s changing; it has already changed. Since 2016, millennials … [Read more...] about Construction Ecommerce Growth Results in Major Opportunity for Dealers
3 Things to Know Before Getting a Construction Equipment Appraisal
By Karen Scally Before you can sell an asset in your fleet, it’s important to get a construction equipment appraisal to establish its value. This consists of an in-person inspection of the equipment by a qualified professional and an assessment … [Read more...] about 3 Things to Know Before Getting a Construction Equipment Appraisal
Why Replacing Heavy Equipment Parts is Killing Construction Productivity
By Karen Scally Nothing is more aggravating than when your construction equipment goes down. “It makes you want to punch something,” says Dave Marsh, president of Nu Pipe Lining, a Michigan-based water and sewer pipe contractor. “If a backhoe … [Read more...] about Why Replacing Heavy Equipment Parts is Killing Construction Productivity
Expert Service Tech Shares View on How to Ease Heavy Equipment Repair
By Karen M. Scally Something needs to change in the heavy equipment repair industry. More often than not, service technicians chose their careers because they prefer to work with their hands over sitting behind a desk, staring at a computer all … [Read more...] about Expert Service Tech Shares View on How to Ease Heavy Equipment Repair