Although the construction industry is considered one of the slowest to adopt emerging technologies, records show that cloud implementation is on the rise in the construction sector. Here are all the benefits you can reap from this technology.

Buying an excavator can be a nerve-wracking experience.  First of all, excavators are one of the essential types of heavy equipment in construction. Their versatility allows contractors to handle any job, from landscaping to demolition. Basically, whatever your...

Did you know that equipment needs to weigh at least 5,000 pounds to be in the heavy category? That is 25x the weight of an average American male.  An excavator’s median weight is a little less than 70,000 pounds or 350x more than the average male. The point is:...

It’s hard to imagine a construction site without an excavator.  Ever since William Otis engineered his steam shovel in 1796 to excavate dry earth, excavators have been indispensable in various construction projects. Digging, clearing, dredging, landscaping,...

Some construction companies see equipment warranties as a necessary evil, while others disregard their importance and hope for the best. If you’re among the latter, you might find yourself in hot water when your machine fails, and you have to pay for the repair and...

If you work with heavy equipment, you may think there’s nothing more to transportation than moving pieces of machinery from point A to point B. And how difficult can that be? According to statistics, very! Around 100 deaths yearly happen in the process of transporting...

Having a fleet of construction vehicles comes with a lot of costs.  You have to invest in purchasing the machinery, insuring it, and paying taxes for it, and that’s only the beginning. Don’t forget that you have to service your fleet regularly or face costly...

People in the construction business knows that buying used heavy equipment isn’t easy. The process consists of more than just finding a piece of machinery you need for a project and purchasing it.  You have to find a reputable seller before even thinking about...

So, you’ve opted for buying reliable second-hand equipment instead of allocating your hard-earned resources for purchasing fresh off the conveyor belt. After extensive research into the used equipment market, you find a respectable supplier who offers the make and...

Whenever you conduct a construction project, it’s almost guaranteed you’ll need an excavator.  Whether it’s a small backyard renovation or a high-rise skyscraper construction, excavators can be seen on many different construction sites. They vary in size, which...