Construction Equipment
The Equipment Cycle Part 3 – Repair and Maintain It
December 18, 2025
It’s not about fixing more — it’s about maintaining better. Part 3 of the Equipment Cycle breaks down the Repair & Maintain It stage: Build proactive maintenance plans; Monitor machine condition and performance; Make smart, timely repairs; Know when to rebuild for a second life.
Budgeting
Zero Based Budgets Power Profits
Break-Even Budgeting
February 20, 2024
Those who manage fleets of construction equipment are familiar with the concept of budgeting. It is a standard practice, usually based on last year’s performance. Zero-based or break-even budgets, however, provide an opportunity to streamline cost management, enhance accountability, engage in more productive conversations, and ultimately increase profits. A budget is simply a tool that…
Rate Grouping
Six Steps to Create an Asset Structure
How to Organize Your Fleet
November 12, 2023
Categorize the equipment in a fleet for proper management
Construction Equipment
The Challenger vs. the Defender
Replacement Decisions
October 31, 2023
A deeper look through the window of opportunity at replacement decisions.
Construction Advice
The Window of Opportunity
Extending Machine Life
September 27, 2023
Extending machine life makes sense if the economics of the sweet spot, including owning and operating costs, are understood.