[VIDEO] 10 Ways to Cut Fuel Costs

You can't control the price of fuel, but you can control your fuel consumption. The answer is fuel management.

June 27, 2019

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The Home Depot Launches Online Rental Reservations, Opens New Rental Locations

From demolition tools like breakers and concrete saws to landscaping tools like tillers and sod cutters to trailers and moving vehicles, customers can now reserve and rent equipment online up to 30 days in advance.

Concrete's Form Tie Shortage Estimated to Affect Residential Construction into 2022

Concrete's Form Tie Shortage Estimated to Affect Residential Construction into 2022

While the shock of the shortage of steel form ties has worn off and contractors have adjusted to the supply, contractors must remain patient and diligent.

NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

The new line of JLG Rough Terrain Scissors has an answer for every task. When we say upgrade, we mean business – yours.

The shortage of new equipment is causing used equipment prices to increase, which causes rental rates to rise, leaving you in a tough spot when assigning costs to future bids.

Act Like a Rental Business to Control Equipment Costs

With equipment scarce and rental rates on the rise, taking the rental approach can help you get better control of both costs and timelines.

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Coretex Showcases CoreHub Solution at World of Concrete

Delivering the construction industry’s first “truck area network” IoT platform to provide insights from where concrete is produced to where it is placed.

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Buy or Rent: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

How to determine which of your construction equipment needs could be filled most cost effectively with rented machines

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Easy Steps to Maintain Concrete Walk-behind Trowels

Maintaining a walk-behind trowel is easy, and a well cared for machine will consistently help contractors achieve results.

The water system is an essential component of asphalt rollers. Regularly inspect filters and check to make sure water is getting where it’s needed.

3 Tips to Maintain Vibratory Rollers and Keep Them on the Asphalt Mat

Don't let your asphalt rollers take a pounding. These quick tips can help keep them on the move and on the mat.

John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators

John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators

With John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators, you can choose from integrated 2D guidance up to 3D grade control. The flexibility and capability of our grade-management solutions make working smarter an easy choice.

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'Uber' of Construction Turning Heads

Curri, a drop-in construction delivery fleet, recently received investor funding.

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Construction Equipment Industry Shifts Towards e-Commerce

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated acceptance of online equipment sales and purchases.

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AEMP Regional Learning Lab to Focus on Financial Management to Mitigate Profit Risks

The Regional Learning Lab will help equipment management professionals understand financial scenario planning and financial decision making to mitigate risks to an organization’s profit.

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Cat Trial 10: Tech Test Proves Heavy Mechanics are Tech Ninjas

Caterpillar’s latest Trials video pits a group of dealer equipment techs against a skills-challenging obstacle course to highlight the essential talent these high-demand pros bring to heavy industry

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Eighty-Eight Percent of Manufacturers Optimistic for Increased Equipment Sales in 2021

Increased customer demand has manufacturers optimistic sales will increase or remain stable, despite COVID-19 and workforce challenges

NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

The new line of JLG Rough Terrain Scissors has an answer for every task. When we say upgrade, we mean business – yours.

How to Calculate Equipment Use Cost

How to Calculate Equipment Use Cost

Key ways to calculate your equipment cost and how to use that information to be more effective in your project bids.

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Daimler Trucks North America Introduces Electric Detroit ePowertrain

The Detroit ePowertrain will offer an eAxle design operating at 400V and be offered in two variants suitable for a variety of commercial vehicle applications.

Pre-operation inspections and function tests should be performed before the telehandler is put in use for the day, every time.

Why you Should Perform Daily To Do’s on Your Telehandler

Creating and following a daily maintenance schedule for your telehandler will help you get the longest life from your investments.

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How the Pandemic Affected Equipment Rentals – And How the Industry is Shaping Up in Early 2021

As we enter 2021, trends across our datasets – which include volume, rental rates, and used equipment inventory levels – suggest activity is picking up and that the worst has already passed for many operators.

The slower season is the ideal time to add technology such as grade control. Downtime for installation is minimized and operators have time to learn the technology before the busy season starts.

Tips to Prepare an Equipment Fleet for the Upcoming Season

CASE CE shares tips to ensure the equipment fleet is best positioned for success.

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When is the Best Time to Implement Fleet Telematics?

Many companies turn to telematics when it’s too late before they realize there’s technology that can solve the issue they’ve run into. Get the system implemented early and avert the crisis in the first place.

Changes that have been pioneered in other industries, including long-haul trucking, are coming to construction and changing the game. Cloud-based software, GPS tracking and mobile applications all contribute to an ecosystem in which parties are empowered by real-time tracking, multi-modal communications and data integration/connectivity.

Tomorrow's Digital Dispatcher Will Drive Profits

Software will empower dispatchers to increase customer satisfaction.

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Use a Cautious Approach to Construction Equipment Acquisition in 2021

With construction backlog uncertain for many, consider your needs and options when acquiring new or used construction equipment.

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Preventive Maintenance Matters: Guidelines for Maintaining Electric Scissor Lifts

Fleet owners and operators should remain vigilant and continue to conduct all required inspections and maintenance to maximize productivity and ensure operator confidence in the field.

With equipment maintenance services, preventive maintenance can be carried out proactively by the provider on a regular schedule

Outsourcing Can Help Maintain and Manage Fleets to Maximize Value and Productivity

Here are three important ways an equipment maintenance management provider can help.

The Webasto CV Standard Battery System can be scaled to provide the power necessary for a range of equipment types.

Advancements in Battery Systems for Heavy Equipment are Increasing

Continued developments in battery technology are bringing about higher power capabilities and additional use cases in the heavy equipment industry.

John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators

John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators

With John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators, you can choose from integrated 2D guidance up to 3D grade control. The flexibility and capability of our grade-management solutions make working smarter an easy choice.