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Find the Hidden Equity in Heavy Equipment

To have long-term success in the construction business, a company needs to ride the ups and the downs and navigate the surprises that present themselves on an all-too-regular basis.

Gauging the Impact of OSHA’s Crane Operator Requirements

by Construction Executive | Mar 30, 2017
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | OSHA | Safety

In this spotlight on crane safety, Construction Executive interviewed Hank Dutton, Travelers’ senior technical specialist for construction and risk control, on the impact of OSHA’s new certification requirements for crane operators.

Tracking Fuel to the Piece of Construction Equipment

by Jason Keen | Mar 7, 2017
Equipment | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking | Heavy Equipment

Heavy highway construction is equipment intensive, and along with that comes the use of a lot of fuel. Considering fuel’s variable and high cost, it’s logical to track it closely, yet many heavy highway companies fail to do so.

Iron Assets Are Known; It’s Time for Digital Resources

by Anamika Kumari | Mar 7, 2017
Equipment | Heavy Equipment

The third week of 2017 was busy for shareholders in the heavy construction equipment industry, with financial institutions and asset management groups cutting down their stakes in the shares of leading manufacturing companies.

Beyond the Bank: Manage Cash Flow with Equipment Financing

by Vernon Tirey | Mar 6, 2017
Business | Equipment | Finance | Heavy Equipment

Equipment is the backbone of business across industries—imagine a moving company without a truck, a bakery without an oven or a demolition contractor without a bulldozer—but purchasing equipment out of pocket is expensive.

Emerging Drone Applications in Heavy/Highway Construction

From bid preparation through project development, completion and maintenance, drones offer ways to speed results and reduce costs on heavy/highway construction projects. However, it's important for contractors to ensure they are operated safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Technology and Software Rundown: Week of January 23, 2017

by Construction Executive | Jan 23, 2017
Fleet Management | Heavy Equipment | Technology

This week’s tech rundown features software to create 3-D digital maps, manage safety data, tame email and share project information in real time. Hot products include a telematics app for engaging and rewarding drivers, a waterproof phone, and equipment tracker that pairs with OneKey™.

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Find the Hidden Equity in Heavy Equipment

Gauging the Impact of OSHA’s Crane Operator Requirements

Tracking Fuel to the Piece of Construction Equipment

Iron Assets Are Known; It’s Time for Digital Resources

Beyond the Bank: Manage Cash Flow with Equipment Financing

Emerging Drone Applications in Heavy/Highway Construction

Technology and Software Rundown: Week of January 23, 2017

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