Jason HurdisJason Hurdis is the senior market professional, construction materials industry, Caterpillar Inc.From the Author - Page 3LoadersClose the Loader Operator Skill Gap with Payload TechnologyCaterpillar - CatWhere accuracy and speed are the keys to profitability – like in load-and-haul operations – onboard payload systems help operators get the right load onboard the first time and every timeEquipment Monitoring & Logistics5 Ways Payload Measurement Cuts Your Operating CostsCaterpillar - CatRising operating costs got you down? Fight back with payload measurement. Here’s how onboard weighing systems can help you cut loader and truck costs.Fleet MaintenanceTop 4 Tips for Winterizing Your EquipmentCaterpillar - CatDo you work in an area where Old Man Winter rears his ugly head every year? These winterizing tips will help ensure your machines are ready to go when you need them.LoadersCaterpillar Application Specialist: 5 Factors to Consider when Selecting a Wheel LoaderCaterpillar - CatToday’s versatile and productive loaders are integral to most jobsites, and you can cut through the array of sizes and configurations to find the best one for your application by answering these questionsLabor & Workforce Development5 Strategies for Today’s (And Tomorrow’s) Labor ShortageCaterpillar - CatThe U.S. Department of Labor reports a record 9.3 million job openings. Here's what construction can learn from what’s happening todayBucketsChoosing the Right Wheel Loader Bucket In Three Easy StepsCaterpillar - CatAmong all the options to weigh when choosing a wheel loader – size, power, technology, comfort and safety features – the most important one may be which bucketEstimating & BiddingWhen It Pays to Be Picky: Jobs Not Worth TakingCaterpillar - CatBut some projects actually end up costing you more than they’re worth and keep you from spending time on profitable work. How do you determine if a job’s not worth taking?Coaching & ConsultingBuy or Rent: 5 Questions to Ask YourselfCaterpillar - CatRental is on the rise. Here’s how to determine which of your construction equipment needs could be filled most cost effectively with rented machines.Labor & Workforce DevelopmentHow to Find Great SubcontractorsCaterpillar - CatA good subcontractor can be hard to find. Caterpillar's Jason Hurdis shares tips for finding reputable subcontractors in your area and how to vet them to make sure you get the expertise you want.Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other4 Technologies Made to Enhance Construction Productivity and SafetyCaterpillar - CatNo company can afford to increase productivity without working ‘smarter.’ Here are four machine technologies that can help boost your productivity AND safety performance.Training & Education5 Tips for Onboarding New EmployeesCaterpillar - CatHiring new workers? Don’t rely on the “sink or swim” method of onboarding. These simple tips will help them settle in and start contributing.Training & EducationWhy It Pays to Invest in Operator TrainingCaterpillar - CatHow much benefit do you get from a couple hours or days of training? Here’s how the investment pays you back — right away and down the road.Previous PagePage 3 of 4Next Page