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Five Construction Equipment Predictions for a Year of Uncertainty

by Paul Wilson | Mar 9, 2021
Business | Economy | Equipment | Heavy Equipment

No one predicted the degree to which the pandemic would impact the industry. But in many ways, it catapulted construction technologies forward. Here’s how OEMs and rental companies can adapt to better serve customers.

Outrigger Pad Basics to Help Crane Users Mitigate Risks

by Kevin Koberg | Mar 8, 2021
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Tools

Increased awareness of standard setup guidelines can help crane users to mitigate potential risks. These tips for outrigger pad safety are helpful companions to jobsite responsibilities outlined in OSHA 1926:1402.

How Bots Transform Route Planning and Delivery Scheduling

by Chris Jones | Feb 22, 2021
Equipment | Fleet Management | Robotics | Technology | Vehicles

Advanced RPA-based route planning and scheduling technology enables building suppliers to optimize delivery performance. With the required materials delivered quickly and consistently, contractors can manage schedules more effectively, control costs and boost jobsite productivity.

ELFA Announces Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2021

by Equipment Leasing and Finance Association | Feb 20, 2021
Business | Economy | Equipment | Finance | Heavy Equipment | Vehicles

Certain U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies are expected to spend more than $1.8 trillion in capital goods or fixed business investment (including software) this year, financing a majority of those assets. These trends impact a significant portion of the U.S. economy.

Overcoming Recruiting Challenges in the Construction and Trucking Industries

by Josh Zywien | Feb 3, 2021
Careers | Equipment | Recruitment | Retention | Vehicles | Workforce

The skilled labor shortage has negatively impacted the construction and trucking industries. But some companies are taking a different approach—turning to AI, automation and mobile technology to make the hiring process faster and easier.

‘Moments of Autonomy’ Signal Big Changes Ahead for Connected Jobsites

by Ara Eckel | Feb 1, 2021
Departments | Equipment | Heavy Equipment

While a fully autonomous jobsite may be in the distant future, MEWP users are embracing these moments of autonomy through their already connected devices that can solve some of the most common industry challenges.

Fleet Management Technology Trends for Construction in 2021

by Kevin Aries | Jan 26, 2021
Equipment | Fleet Management | Vehicles

COVID-19 meant businesses had to use new technologies in 2020. Those responsible for construction fleets saw surprising advantages as they discovered new ways to effectively manage their assets.

Field Requisition Management of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

by Don Kafka | Jan 20, 2021
Equipment | Fleet Management | Tools

When the field adopts the online shopping concept and the warehouse starts operating as a fulfillment center, they will start a digital revolution that will quickly propagate throughout the industry.
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