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Formal Training vs. on-the-Job Experience

April 19, 2021 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Formal Training vs. on-the-Job Experience

View the complete article here. By Rick Longstaff – VISTA Training When it comes to heavy equipment, is it best for an operator to learn in a structured training environment – such as a classroom […]

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Has Your Equipment Been Tagged With Graffiti?

January 15, 2020 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Has Your Equipment Been Tagged With Graffiti?

View complete article here. It happens all too often.  Heavy equipment left overnight at a jobsite becomes the latest target for a tagger, a graffiti artist intent on leaving his or her mark.  Tagging is […]

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Indemnification Clauses: Is Yours Enforceable

December 30, 2019 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Indemnification Clauses: Is Yours Enforceable

View the complete article here. Heavy equipment rental companies always require those renting their equipment to sign an agreement, and one of the terms in that agreement is very likely to be an indemnification provision. […]

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Heavy Equipment Operators – Why Now is a Better Time Than Ever

November 18, 2019 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Heavy Equipment Operators – Why Now is a Better Time Than Ever

View the complete article here. Heavy equipment operators literally clear the way for construction projects. From tract homes to skyscrapers to bridges, nothing gets built without the hard work and expertise of the heavy equipment […]

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Tips for Buying and Selling Used Construction Equipment

May 16, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Tips for Buying and Selling Used Construction Equipment

Contractors who maintain sizable fleets of heavy equipment are routinely in recycle mode. Spanning a set period of time, these firms sell older or lesser-used machines, frequently replacing them with newer or refurbished used equipment. […]

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Heavy Equipment Guide: The Different Types, Training & Safety, and Trading

May 16, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Heavy Equipment Guide: The Different Types, Training & Safety, and Trading

A contractor’s fleet is comprised of various pieces of heavy equipment. Here’s a look at the roster of machines typically required to complete a project, along with some safety and sales-related advice. TYPES Dozers Known […]

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Tips for Maintaining Heavy Construction Equipment

May 16, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Tips for Maintaining Heavy Construction Equipment

Heavy machinery can be one of the most costly investments for a contractor, so proper maintenance of such equipment is vital to ensuring a maximum return on investment—not to mention the fact that the extra […]

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Equipment Insurance Guide: Protecting Your Heavy Equipment

May 10, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Equipment Insurance Guide: Protecting Your Heavy Equipment

Cranes, loaders, and other heavy equipment routinely perform arduous tasks and get exposed to significant risks during operation and transportation, increasing the likelihood of damage and accidents. For contractors, the replacement of expensive, frequently utilized equipment is […]

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