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Construction Advice: 10 Best Practices for Equipment Managers
Over the years, I have managed or helped manage several different types of fleets, from military fleets to construction equipment. During that time, I discovered some essential skills and processes that have helped keep my equipment in good shape and my staff happy. Here are a few of those best practices that any construction equipment manager can utilize.
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Ohana Means Family (and Safety) for Us
Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company is a 114-year-old organization with employees who have been with the company for generations. Our employees, [...]
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Lost in Translation: Quick Ways to Overcome Language Barriers in the Field
If you’re in construction, chances are you’ve worked with Spanish speakers. Knowing Spanish can be a huge advantage to you [...]
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Condition-Based Maintenance: What Can it do for You?
Most of us expect our cars to provide alerts for tune-ups, oil changes, or filter replacements. Keeping cars running smoothly [...]
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How Safety Programs Can Help Drive Sales
Sales is something safety professionals take for granted. We all have the picture of the well-dressed, overly aggressive smooth talker engrained in our minds. In reality, sales is something safety professionals do on a daily basis. We may not be selling widgets, but we are selling ideas and a culture.
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Telematics: More Than Just GPS
Whether it’s using Uber to get a ride across town or Waze to avoid traffic, our society is inundated with a million different ways to get any information at any time.
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From One Trench to Another: How a Navy Vet Got Into Construction
I joined the Navy in 2007 because my best friend from high school’s dad was a First Class Navy Diver. I spent most of my high school career hanging out with him, probably more so than with my own family. His dad was a huge influence on my decision to join the armed forces, and the Navy specifically.
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Technology and Construction – A Bright Outlook for the Right People
I think it’s important to talk about technology and construction, but I hope to give a slightly different perspective. I’m definitely not an expert, and you’re not going to read about which device or software program you should be using. My viewpoint comes from my own experience in the industry for more years than I care to admit.
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