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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Basics of Lubrication Preventive Maintenance Pocedures
The key to lubrication PMs is to develop a standard approach to capturing, organizing and delivering information, a field often referred to as knowledge management.
Equipment Management
NAFA's 2020 Institute & Expo Virtual Conference Opens Registration
Fleet Maintenance
Hydraulic Leaks Signal Particle Contamination in System
Equipment Management
Renewable Propane is What's Next for Propane Autogas
Equipment Management
AEMP Equipment Management LIVE
June 22, 2020
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Equipment Management
Rate of Decline in Used Equipment Pricing Moderates
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Your Lube Room Should Include These Essentials
Whether your reorganizing your existing lube room or creating a new one, make sure you include these eight essential items on your shelves.
Personnel Management
The Making of a Leader: The Construction Vice President
The role of construction vice president has expanded to take on more-specific responsibilities, demanding an individual who is more skilled and schooled in ways to grow the company
Sponsored
Ensure Extra Safety Measures With Intelligent Dash Cams for Fleets
Samsara AI Dash Cams analyze the road and driver behavior in real-time, improving drive safety and reducing fleet costs.
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Construction News
Ritchie Bros. Auctions Continue to Break Attendance Records
June 2 to 3 auction in Fort Worth, TX, set a new site bidder record, registering 11,600+ people from 68 countries
Equipment Management
How Samsara Can Increase Your Truck Fleet's Efficiency and Safety
Curt Bennink talks to Sarah Loaiza about how the Samsara Fleet Management System can be used to increase the efficiency and safety of your truck fleet.
Equipment Management
Tailor Fleet Management Approach to Fit Business Model
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to manage a construction equipment fleet.
Equipment Management
NAFA Opens Nominations Process for 2021 Board of Directors
The Association seeks forward-thinking professionals to help shape the future of the fleet industry.
Profit Matters
A Formula for Equipment Cost Recovery
The more equipment you use, the more accurate equipment cost recovery techniques must be for bidding and reporting purposes.
Track Systems
4 Signs Rubber Pads Need to be Replaced
By being prepared and replacing your rubber pads when they are worn, you'll save downtime and money.
Diesel Engines
Diesel Engines: Get to Know Exhaust Colors
Smoke from diesel exhaust can indicate issues to address
Equipment Management
Al Quiring Towing Says SmartHeat LED Lighting Keeps Truckers Safer Two Ways
Increased illumination and automatically shedding ice and snow made J.W. Speaker SmartHeat lights a must-have tool for must-go trucks
Equipment Management
NAFA Fleet Management Association Names New Chief Executive Officer
Bill Schankel, who has been Interim CEO since August 2019, will officially be taking on the role after the association conductive an exhaustive search for the new CEO.
Pickup Trucks & Vans
Towing Test: New 2020 Ford F-250 with 430 hp 7.3L V8
PickupTrucks.com road tests the 2020 Ford F-250 with the new 7.3L V8 to see how it performs and measure fuel economy towing a load
Project Management
Five Ways Using Old Software Can Create New Challenges
Here are five risks that outdated technology presents your construction business, even if it seems like it's working just fine.
Profit Matters
Routine Housekeeping Construction Style
Here are some tips for doing some spring cleaning in your business.
Equipment Management
Maintaining Equipment in a Time of Social Distancing
Using augmented reality in construction can limit some worker exposure when it comes to equipment maintenance and repairs. Virtually connect technicians to experts with AR video & audio to improve first-time fix rates, productivity and customer service.
Business
Update to 2020 Economic Outlook Forecasts Severe Declines In Equipment and Software Investment
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation says the economy will continue to suffer until the public health crisis is resolved, but conditions are expected to improve in the third and fourth quarters.
Undercarriage
[VIDEO] 10 Tips to Reduce Undercarriage Costs
Slash undercarriage costs through proper acquisition, maintenance and operation.
Equipment
[VIDEO] The Electrification of the Construction Jobsite
ForConstructionPros.com conducted interviews with various manufacturers and experts while at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 to discuss development of electric-powered alternatives to diesel.
Rental
Save a Life by Using an IPAF Toolbox Talk
IPAF’s ‘Toolbox Talks’ series of safety presentations are ideal for use in break rooms or on work sites to allow health & safety managers or site supervisors to get key messages across at the start of a shift.
Equipment Management
Trump Rolls Back Auto Fuel Efficiency Standards Below Automakers’ Abilities
New Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards require 1.5% annual improvements in mileage, despite auto industry saying it could lift efficiency 2.4% without regulation
Asphalt
New Equipment & Your Bottom Line
A new paving season is upon us, maybe some new equipment should be too
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
The Case for Training
Jeff Winke focuses on achieving improved productivity and worker accountability for hands-on training.
Construction Technology
[VIDEO] RJV Construction: "We Live and Die by B2W Maintain"
RJM Construction built on their use of B2W’s Estimate and Track modules, implementing Maintain to improve equipment utilization and nearly halve industry averages for equipment maintenance costs
Business
February Equipment Financing Volume Plunges 26%, Still Up 22% in 2020
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s Monthly Confidence Index in March is 46.0, a decrease from the February index of 58.7
Business
An Option for Shipping Construction Equipment Across the Country
Some auto transport companies have capacity to ship heavy equipment. Here’s how to make sure the job gets done properly
Equipment
[VIDEO] Mike Rowe Needs to Give Away $1M this Month to Trades Workers
Mike Rowe talks about how his foundation, Mike Rowe Works, pays for people to get technical educations to do the work that keeps this country building.
Tires
Guide to Ordering the Right Size Skid Steer Tire
Seven steps to measure skid steer tires.
Equipment
[VIDEO] Cat Remote Control Lets One Operator Run Many Machines from Anywhere
Machines respond in real time just as they would if the operator were in the cab, maintaining safety and productivity, allowing operators of all physical conditions to run machines all over the world.
Profit Matters
[PODCAST] The Contractors Best Friend Season 3 Episode 15: New Equipment Checklist Part 2
Investing in training can pay off big time
Equipment Management
NAFA Announces New Dates for Institute & Expo
Due to the new Federal Government recommendations and CDC guidelines, Institute & Expo has been rescheduled for September 18-20, 2020.
Equipment
[PODCAST] Hyundai Digs Into What Construction Equipment Technology Really Offers Contractors
Hyundai's Dell Salter talks about why construction equipment technology data can be used to make Hyundai machines better for customers.
Equipment
[VIDEO] Hyundai Explains Its Hi Care Mixed Fleet Management
Stephen Adamczyk from Hyudai talks telematics and fleet management for Hyundai moving forward.
