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Battery-Operated Light Equipment Will Decrease Emissions, Trip Hazards, Vibration and Noise on Jobsites

by Andrew Plowman | Mar 8, 2020
Equipment | OSHA | Safety | Tools

Exposure to emissions, trip hazards, vibration and noise continues to create prevalent health concerns for professionals in the construction trades. Cordless light equipment offers many benefits, including the ability to eliminate common hazards on the jobsite.

Embrace the ELD Mandate to Increase Efficiency, Productivity and Safety

by Erin Cave | Feb 26, 2020
Business | Equipment | Legal and Regulatory | Productivity | Regulations | Vehicles

Whether working with drivers to embrace new technology or exploring other means of enhancing what’s already in place, the ELD mandate is a chance for construction fleet owners to drive greater business efficiency and increase worker productivity and safety.

Five Construction Machinery Innovations That Impact ROI

by Holly Welles | Feb 26, 2020
Business | Business Risk | Equipment | Heavy Equipment

While early versions of some inventions may have been questionable, current improvements made them reliable, safe investments. Five specific innovations that could represent a positive return on investment are hybridization, biofuels, automation, the "internet of things" and drones.

CONEXPO 2020 Survival Guide

by Cybele Tamulonis | Feb 20, 2020
Business | Business Development | Equipment

With so much to see at CONEXPO, it’s smart to have a plan in place as you prepare to join an anticipated 130,000 fellow attendees eager to view the latest technologies and solutions in construction.

Top Three Predictions Every Contractor Should Know in 2020

by Kinana Hussain | Feb 19, 2020
Business | Business Development | Tools

As we enter a new year and a new decade, here are some of the top predictions slated to shape the future of construction.

ELFA Announces Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2020

by Equipment Leasing and Finance Association | Feb 11, 2020
Business | Economy | Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Tools

U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies are expected to spend $1.91 trillion in capital goods or fixed business investment this year; financing a majority of those assets, these trends impact a significant portion of the U.S. economy.

Unlock the Strategic Potential of Telematics Data

by Ginger Butz | Feb 10, 2020
Equipment | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking

Recent studies report most contractors aren’t taking full advantage of the telematics data they collect. That’s a problem because in today’s market environment, a data-driven approach plays an important role in helping contractors maintain a competitive edge.

Mitigate the Riskiest Driving Behaviors

by Jason Palmer | Jan 28, 2020
Equipment | Fleet Management | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Vehicles

Investing in a video-based safety program will help managers identify high-risk driving behaviors, intervene and coach drivers to improve, and prevent incidents. This is key to keeping drivers and materials safe, as well as avoiding costly collisions.
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