Idle Reduction

Saving fuel is not the only benefit By Justin Smith Ever wondered why the reduction of idle time is always a hot topic? Have you ever...

Proper Technique

Self-shielded flux-cored arc welding (FCAW-S) offers numerous benefits, including good weldability, high deposition rates, and excellent chemical and mechanical properties. These make the process...

Upkeep for Demolition Robots

Demolition robots are built with strong components to promote a long service life and are specifically designed to withstand harsh environments. But, as with...

The Analysis of Benchmarking – Part 2

Last month, the article on benchmarking reviewed its definition and the importance to business operations. This article will highlight the metrics of the process...
Best-in-Class Fleet Maintenance

Tracking Your Way to Best-in-Class Fleet Maintenance

In addition to personnel, equipment is essential to heavy civil construction operations. Keeping a fleet on the job and in safe, working order is...

Harnessing the Power of CMMS Part III

The previous two articles on Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) dealt with why we need one and how to select one. The focus of...
Pavement

Sealing the Pavement Matrix

While many manufacturers of asphalt preservation products claim their products provide long-lasting benefits, few can offer 39 years of proof to back up their...

Take the Guesswork Out of Machine Maintenance

John Deere Fluid Analysis program gives you important insight into the inner workings of your John Deere-powered equipment Knowledge is power. So it just stands...

Best Practices: The Rivet Buster

By Andrew Mayer Originally, rivet busters were manufactured to cut and form metal rivets in building construction and dismantling, and industrial applications. At the beginning,...
Proxy Tech program

Equipment Repair Evolution Revolution: Part 1

While the skilled technician gap continues to widen, the downtime and repair cost rates for equipment operators continues to climb. This is a constant...