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Different Ways to Structure Your Construction Company

January 18, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Different Ways to Structure Your Construction Company

What you decide to name your new company matters, but how you structure it has more impact. Why? Two words: taxes and liability. Types of Legal Entities We can see your eyes starting to glaze […]

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How to Create a Business Plan for Your Construction Business Startup

January 10, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on How to Create a Business Plan for Your Construction Business Startup

Why You Need a Business Plan A business plan for your construction company startup has three key purposes: Forces you to think through all aspects of your proposed business. Serves as your guide while building […]

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Why do Businesses Fail in the Construction Industry?

January 6, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Why do Businesses Fail in the Construction Industry?

Working Hard is Just the Beginning We know you work hard. We believe that many of you possess the skills, drive, and grit to build a successful construction business. Working hard is a given. No […]

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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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