Proactive Maintenance

As a construction contractor, you know your machinery is one of the most significant assets in your operation. However, the construction equipment that you...
DEF

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Is the New Flat Tire

Since DEF has been introduced to the construction industry, it has been plagued as an unwanted burden that we all hoped would never happen....
Tool Ownership

The Hidden Costs of Tool Ownership and How to Address Them

By Adrian Gram Having the right tools for a project is a game-changer, but it can seem like a necessary evil if you have to...

7 Strategies to Help You Reduce Maintenance Management Costs

The cost of equipment and facility management can run pretty high in businesses of every size, and managers or supervisors are always looking for...

The Diesel Engine Oil of the Future: PC-11

The American Petroleum Institute (API), working with engine manufacturers and oil makers, is completely redesigning heavy-duty engine oil specifications. Nearly a decade has passed...

The Case for Equipment Maintenance Management

Many companies overlook the opportunity to save money, decrease costs, and increase profits through effective management of fleet/equipment operating costs (fuel, repairs, parts, personnel,...

Concrete Preservation

In 2011, the Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University launched a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a new soy-based concrete protection product...

Engine Maintenance

By Brian Hatch and Susan Doyle Where would we be without reminders? For machinery, it’s those pesky lights, that show up on the dashboard, and...

Streamlined Field Service

To gain a competitive edge and save tens of thousands of dollars on some construction projects, proactive contractors who own, operate, and service their...

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Proper maintenance for a rig-mounted hydraulic breaker is extremely important to guarantee the longevity of a machine, which ultimately impacts a company’s bottom line....