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ELFA 2021 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity Reveals New Business Volume Declined 7% in 2020

by Equipment Leasing and Finance Association | Oct 11, 2021
Business | Economy | Equipment | Finance

2020 marked the first time in a decade that businesses decreased their overall spending on capital equipment, according to the SEFA. However, the 7% decline was less than the double-digit drop expected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Distracted Driving and Work Zone Safety

Increases in construction crews on the roads coupled with post-pandemic surges in traffic and distracted drivers is a recipe for disaster.

Solving the Pandemic Product Showcasing Dilemma for Construction Equipment

With construction trade shows essentially shut down during the pandemic, manufacturing equipment providers reached out to important prospects directly with custom experiential marketing trailers—a lasting way to expand their trade show presence.

Sewer Maintenance: Handling the Toughest Blockages With the Right Tools

by Dan Story | Sep 28, 2021
Equipment | Infrastructure | Markets | Tools

Using a camera nozzle and chain cutter can safely and efficiently free up even total sewer obstructions.

Diesel or Not to Diesel: Should the Construction Sector Turn Its Attention to Electric?

by Mark Robson | Sep 27, 2021
Equipment | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking | Vehicles

Weigh the pros and cons of an electric versus diesel fleet before making the decision.

Safeguard the Bottom Line as Lumber Prices Rise

Although contractors may be cautious about spending right now, consider the cost per linear foot of steel safety rail systems is almost equivalent to the cost of building two-by-four safety rails due to the skyrocketing cost of lumber.

Nine Electrical Hazards to Watch Out For

Electrical hazards can be difficult to spot, so everyone on the jobsite should know the basics of electric safety. Here are nine electrical hazards to watch out for.

Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Eases in August

by Equipment Leasing and Finance Association | Sep 14, 2021
Business | Equipment | Finance

Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 66.6, a decrease from the July index of 72.9, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation's August 2021 Monthly Confidence Index.

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ELFA 2021 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity Reveals New Business Volume Declined 7% in 2020

Distracted Driving and Work Zone Safety

Solving the Pandemic Product Showcasing Dilemma for Construction Equipment

Sewer Maintenance: Handling the Toughest Blockages With the Right Tools

Diesel or Not to Diesel: Should the Construction Sector Turn Its Attention to Electric?

Safeguard the Bottom Line as Lumber Prices Rise

Nine Electrical Hazards to Watch Out For

Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Eases in August

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