In part one of this article, we shared a primer on cost containment and looked at reducing the cost of maintenance without losing the...

For one of the largest heavy construction firms in North Carolina, getting a handle on inventory control and standardizing maintenance procedures are the keys...

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

When it comes to inventory, one of the questions often heard is, “What parts should we keep on-hand versus direct buy?” There are no...

Getting the right motor oil and the best value both play a role in managing preventive maintenance and expenses. Wading through the combination of...

In theory, everyone knows that preventive maintenance is the key to keeping aerial equipment, including boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers, running at peak...

Tires can represent a substantial investment for construction companies and like any investment, should be managed correctly to secure optimal returns, which can take...

Last month, the article on benchmarking reviewed its definition and the importance to business operations. This article will highlight the metrics of the process...

You change your oil not because you want to, but because you have to, or risk premature wear and untimely mechanical failures. You need...

Trailer sizing tips for earthmoving equipment By Troy Geisler From bulldozers to excavators, scrapers to dump trucks, finding a trailer to haul the necessary earthmoving equipment...