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Trading Expediency for Safety

As contractors, we must protect our workers and we cannot trade expediency of getting jobs done more quickly for the safety hazards that await such trade-offs.

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3 Unexpected Equipment Challenges Construction is Facing in 2021 – And What to Do Now

RDO Equipment Co.

Here are three primary ways 2021 has tested the construction industry and what you can do about it.

This current equipment availability scenario is a great opportunity for companies to strengthen relationships with equipment dealer partners.

Calculate Equipment Costs to Assess When to Own vs. Rent

GB Financial Services, LLC

Contractors can use this rental formula to calculate monthly costs for construction equipment to determine which option makes more sense for their business.

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Keeping Your Company 'Safe' From Potential Purchasers

World Sweeping Association

Sweeping contractors have reported numerous contacts from private equity firms. If you receive a call, be sure to protect your business' confidentiality.

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Choosing the Right Wheel Loader Bucket In Three Easy Steps

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Among all the options to weigh when choosing a wheel loader – size, power, technology, comfort and safety features – the most important one may be which bucket

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Q&A: Which Tech is Driving Construction's Post-Pandemic Digital Shift?

COVID-19 has expedited the transition from manual processes to more automated systems, improving efficiencies in accounts receivable, remote work and fraud prevention

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When It Pays to Be Picky: Jobs Not Worth Taking

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But some projects actually end up costing you more than they’re worth and keep you from spending time on profitable work. How do you determine if a job’s not worth taking?

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The 4 Most Common Construction Injuries (And How to Prevent Them)

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One of the best ways to keep your team safe on the jobsite is understanding what causes most accidents and injuries in the first place.

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What is Lean Management and How Can it Optimize Your Rental Business?

Toyota Material Handling USA

This article is the first in a series about Toyota Lean Management (TLM) and how lean management principles can be applied to improve your rental business.

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Act Like a Rental Business to Control Equipment Costs

GB Financial Services, LLC

With equipment scarce and rental rates on the rise, taking the rental approach can help you get better control of both costs and timelines.

The shortage of new equipment is causing used equipment prices to increase, which causes rental rates to rise, leaving you in a tough spot when assigning costs to future bids.

What to Say When Your Customer Says 'Your Price is Too High'

When a customer responds with, “Your bid is too high,” try the following response; remember to be respectful.

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How To Sealcoat in Hot Summer Months

Mix design and other considerations to assure pavement-sealer performance and worker safety.

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