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Make your mark in the construction segment by acquiring the machines from renowned heavy equipment manufacturing companies

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Branding is very important nowadays. Be it your clothes, or in your business, if you do not use or sell branded products, then you are nobody. If you are a heavy equipment or construction equipment businessman, then you should be careful about what equipment you are selling. Without a brand, people do not easily trust the products. Branding makes all the equipment trustworthy. Not only this, branded products come with a security and the guarantee that if there is any problem with the product, the company will take care of all the damages and repair the problem.

How to choose a brand for heavy equipment

If you are running a construction site, then you should hire all the necessary heavy equipment for the construction work from branded companies. There are many companies that manufacture branded heavy equipment, but before choosing the right one for you, you must check out a few factors:

  • One must know about the best companies in the market that are well known and renowned for their heavy equipment manufacturing. New companies are often inexperienced and therefore the quality of their products often deteriorates.
  • Which company manufactures the best excavators or the best backhoe loaders is also very important to be known. If you do not have the knowledge of all the heavy equipment construction company, then you will lose the option.
  • The best way to choose the most suitable heavy equipment manufacturer for your construction site is to hire an engineer who can guide you with the equipment.
  • However, if you are not dependent on an engineer, you can choose your option without any problems, through the easiest way, that is by judging which company manufactures the best equipment for the construction purpose. If a company manufactures an excavation machine and a loader separately, whereas the other company manufactures a machine that fulfils both the options, then you should definitely choose the latter, due to obvious reasons, that is, otherwise you would have to have spent for two pieces of equipment.
  • Budget is the next most important thing where you must take a very careful decision. It is an established fact that heavy equipment is very heavy on pocket. So before choosing the company from which you want to buy the equipment, you must check if it is permitting your budget, or is the equipment cost efficient.

Best heavy equipment manufacturing companies in the world

There are many companies, from where if you buy the heavy equipment for your construction site, then you will definitely make an impact. The most popular companies are Caterpillar, Deere and Company, Melroe Company, Terex Corporation and many more. The equipment manufactured by these companies has the logo of the companies inscribed on them. A branded product not only makes a good impression, but also assures a quality service. If there is any problem in the heavy equipment, branded companies will provide you with complete assistance.

Forecast of the rental business in the heavy construction equipment in the year 2014

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In the year 2013, the heavy construction company has faced a very low sales market. The experts forecast that this trend will continue in the recent year as well. The highest authority in the forecast industry of the United States of America, the IHS Global Insight company has analysed the global economic tradition and has come to the conclusion that since the global market has faced an economic downfall, the sales market of the heavy construction company will continue to face a bad fortune; but this will make the rental market of the heavy construction company a big business.

Why does the rental industry for heavy construction equipment grow so rapidly?

There have been two major reasons that have been instrumental in making the rental industry for the heavy construction equipment grow so rapidly. They are:

  1. As there has been a constant demand of the heavy construction equipment, the construction companies look for the equipment through various sources. The heavy construction equipment costs a lot due to the facilities and mechanism that it provides to the users while they use the equipment at the construction sites. The extremely high cost of the equipment has, however, been a very big reason for making sales of the heavy construction equipment reduce to a great extent. The construction companies, therefore, look out for options like renting the equipment.
  2. The downfall in the global market due to the extremely economic loss worldwide has been another major reason for the reduction of the sales of construction equipment. This leads to the increase of the rental business of the heavy construction equipment.

What has been the trend of the increment of the rental industry of the heavy construction equipment?

From the year 2010, the rental industry has been experiencing a very bright fortune in the heavy construction equipment business. If the growth rate of the rental industry of the heavy construction equipment is analysed, then it will be seen that every year there has been a huge increment in the rental business. The IHS Global Insight company of the United States of America forecasts that this heavy construction equipment rental company will experience a huge increment of up to $36.7 billion.

What is the future prospect of the rental for construction equipment during the end of 2014?

Towards the end of this running year, the increment of the rental demand for the heavy construction equipment will be increased much more. During the recession in U.S.A., many people had to stay with their relatives and as the housing industries are growing rapidly, there has been a continuous need for the equipment. Many construction equipment manufacturing companies are, therefore, manufacturing new equipment for rental purposes. With an easy solution to be able to utilize the equipment at a much reduced cost has gained a very positive response from the users. With new constructions developing every day, this need will grow more and the rental business will have a very popular demand.

Selling Heavy Equipment Can Become Simple By Following Few Basic Selling Techniques

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As the economy of the present times is not very favourable for any business or any industry, every step that you take must be very careful. When it comes to selling and buying your heavy construction equipment, you have to be extra careful as they do not come at a very easy cost. No buyer will be willing to burn a hole in the pocket and no seller will be willing to encounter a loss. So if you are standing on the latter half of the equation, i.e., if you are selling your equipment, then you must follow a few simple tips to increase the sales amount of your heavy construction equipment.

As the heavy construction equipment are always quite in demand, it is a very good advantage for the sellers to make a profit. However, increasing the profit amount is a tricky job indeed. There are quite some tips that can help you sell the heavy construction equipment.

How to sell new heavy construction equipment?

In case you are selling the equipment in their brand new condition, then the factors that you must keep in mind in order to increase the sales are:

  • Put an ad for the equipment. If you do not have a price ranged in your mind, keep a negotiable price, just mentioning the minimum cost.
  • It is nowadays of high esteem and of course of assurance to buy products from the house of reputed brands. Therefore, if you are a dealer of heavy construction equipment then selling the branded heavy construction equipment would be much easier.
  • Cold Calling/Tele Marketing

How to sell old heavy construction equipment?

New construction equipment can be easily sold. But selling the old ones is not that easy and that too with a profit, needs excellent marketing skills. If you want to make a profit by selling the construction equipment in their old age then the tips that would be quite beneficial are:

  • Sell the equipment when the demand is high and the supply is less. Thus you will get a price that is much more than the obvious market value. If you sell the product when the market is saturated with similar products, then the buyers would pay quite less than you deserve. This needs a thorough analysis and research of the market condition.
  • If the equipment is manufactured by a reputed brand then no matter what the age of the equipment is, it will be easily sold.
  • Advertising is very important. When you sell your equipment, highlighting its positive features, working condition and negotiable price will bring attention of the buyers towards the equipment.
  • When you figure that your equipment is in need of constant maintenance, it is good to sell it. But one machine, which is of the same age as the other, might get sold faster than the other due to its condition.

Forecast for Heavy Equipment Sales in the year 2014

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A revolution is going on all over the world, in the construction industry. With a constant growth of the population, there has been a need for new habitats for the people in every country. The construction companies are, therefore, going through a continuous pressure for building new construction. Not only the buildings, but also the construction of the roads, bridges and overpasses to build civilized world, the construction companies need to avail the heavy construction equipment without fail.

Why there has been a constant need for heavy construction equipment?

The heavy construction equipment makes the construction work extremely easy and helpful. Whether it is the construction of a overpass or the need to remove the demolished debris of an old construction, without the help of the construction equipment, the work would not have been possible, reducing the dependence on man power and increasing the rate of accuracy, the heavy construction equipment has turned the construction equipment upside down. When you use the construction equipment like the loader, excavator, bulldozer and other heavy construction equipment can do the task of demolishing, mixing, constructing and all other steps of construction work; can be done without any wastage of money.

The market of the heavy construction equipment:

The heavy construction equipment is one of the major industries in the world that has become the largest sectors for investment. All over the world, in every developing country, billions of dollars are being invested on this industry. Therefore, this market is experiencing a constant and continuous growth. Despite the extremely heavy price of the construction equipment due to the facilities, mechanism and the quality of the equipment that are manufactured by the best of heavy construction equipment manufacturing companies all over the world, the sales of these equipment do not become threatened.

The trend of sales of the heavy construction equipment in the year 2014:

As per the statisticians and the experts who can analyse the trends of demands and supply of the heavy construction equipment, the sales of the heavy construction equipment will increase by 100,000 units from the last few years trend. This includes the crawler excavators, backhoe loaders, dozers, asphalt pavers, wheel loaders, air compressors, motor graders, asphalt batching plants, concrete pumps, dump trucks, concrete and, compactors, piling rigs and mobile cranes.

In the past few years, the heavy construction equipment sales business in the countries like the United States of America, and in Asian countries like the China, Korea, Japan and India, has had serious business of more than $6.5 billion in each sector. Experts plan to see more of this equipment being sold this year. Apart from the cost of the products, there has been no barrier in this industry. But the facilities and the advantages that the construction equipment provides to the construction works, makes it extremely beneficial to use the heavy construction equipment and therefore, the sales will continue to be increased in this year as well.

How Can Small Construction Companies Stay In The Picture? – Mistakes They Need To Avoid and Steps That They Need To Take

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Do the massive structure of buildings and bridges attract you to no end? Have you always been fascinated with the way these great structures of urban living are brought to life? If yes, then the construction industry is definitely your call. However, before you set foot in the arena, it would be worthwhile to find out all that you can about surviving in the market as a start up.

Why Are Small Construction Companies Finding It So Difficult To Survive The Market?

  • The one thing that construction entrepreneurs need to understand in this regard is that there are loads of construction companies on the block. And people prefer investing into construction companies that are well established and have a good name in the market. Small and start up construction enterprises, therefore, find it difficult to get a foothold in the entire picture.
  • Another factor affecting the business of the small construction firms are the expenses involved in the smooth operation of the firm. Financial aspects such as bank loans often prove to be a hurdle. Along with this, there is also the fact that small companies often find it difficult to decide the correct area for investing money and as a result incur significant amount of losses.
  • There is also the global economic picture that has to be taken into account in this context. It is often seen that small construction companies are unable to keep with the economic fluctuations of the global market and as a result, they soon disappear from the picture.
  • There is also the fact that many of the small construction companies do not bother about gaining a bit of work experience before they start their company. Consequently, the construction company gets eaten up by big giants of the industry.

Running a Construction Company Successfully

So, the next question that needs consideration is how can these small construction companies survive this battle? How will they ensure that they gain a stable foothold in the market?

  • Effective management is one of the key strategies to succeed in the construction arena. The more efficiently you will be able to manage your construction organization, the more easily will you be able to gain a foothold in the market.
  • Finances are another important aspect of succeeding in this field. Make sure that you invest into those things that will prove to be beneficial for your organization in the long run. Construction equipment, such as the heavy machinery and other raw materials should be chosen with absolute care and prudence. (Maybe rent from B&R Equipment)
  • It is also important to attract the attention of the clients towards your company and the best way that you can go about this is by advertising yourself widely and in the correct manner. It would also do well if you set your eyes on achieving long term stability instead of going for short term profit.
  • Having a certain amount of hands on experience often proves to be of great help- construction entrepreneurs will then know the tricks of the trade and thus, will be able to go about things in a much easier manner.

Which one consumes more fuel – brand new heavy equipment or old heavy equipment?

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For every construction management company, it is very important to buy all the heavy construction equipment for doing the construction job smoothly. Therefore, the companies always look for the very best construction equipment. No matter what the brand is, irrespective of that, the construction companies always look for the condition of the equipment and their cost effectiveness to consider whether the company should buy the equipment or not.

What are the factors that the construction company should look for before buying heavy equipment?

As the construction equipment come at a huge cost, therefore, it becomes quite expensive for the construction companies to buy all the variety of heavy equipment. It quickly burns a hole in the pocket to buy the brand new equipment from the house of Caterpillar Inc., John Deere and many others. This is a reason why the companies shift to buying the used, second hand or old heavy construction equipment. But compromising with the condition of the equipment many times leads to a deterioration of the production or increases the maintenance. So buying the equipment which is properly working and has not been facing any frequent visits to the service center is the best option. The cab, the engine condition, the age or the date of manufacturing of the equipment and the how long the equipment can perform under heavy and continuous work load or extreme condition, are the very basic factors that the buyers should always look for. Apart from this, one of the very main factors that a buyer must consider before taking any decision is to check whether the equipment consumes a heavy amount of fuel or not. This is because any heavy construction equipment always requires quite a heavy amount of fuel consumption to run properly. As the machines have to perform for a long 10 hours a day almost without any break, the cost of fuel consumption also increases incredibly. So fuel consumption rate must be considered before buying the equipment.

Which heavy construction equipment consumes more fuel – old or new?

When talking about the average fuel consumption rate in the heavy construction equipment, approximately all the equipment consume 7 to 8 gallons of fuel per hour. As the equipment works more and becomes old, the consumption rate increases. This is because the strength of the engine weakens. With the adverse condition of the construction site and the age of the equipment increasing more, the fuel consumption rate increases up to a 10 gal/ hour rate. Therefore, on the basis of fuel consumption rate, a buyer should always buy the newer models of the equipment. However, it is also a fact that the fuel consumption rate varies among the manufacturing companies. This will reduce the other costs. So when you are up to buying the heavy construction equipment, you must consider all these factors before making your decision.

Purchasing Used Heavy Equipment- Things to Be Kept In Mind

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When it comes to the construction industry it would be hard for anybody to deny the importance that heavy equipment in the smooth operation of the field is something that one cannot possibly overlook. And in the recent times, the use of second hand heavy equipment over brand new ones has been gaining in popularity. But there are certain things that have to be kept in mind before one actually settles for the deal.

Why Use Heavy Equipment?

The very first question that needs to be addressed in this context is why would a construction company go for used heavy equipment at all? Well, this is a point that can be dealt with quite easily. Let us first consider the start-up companies. Now, it is a widely acknowledged fact that setting up of a construction company is no mean feat. One would need quite huge amount of resources in order to accomplish this. And heavy equipment which form a major part of the working of the company are quite expensive a deal. Hence, the use of second hand heavy equipment does cut cost quite effectively. Also purchasing brand new heavy equipment in case of limited number of projects cannot really be said to be a viable alternative.

Consider Before Purchasing Heavy Equipment

Buying used heavy equipment for use in the field of construction is definitely a lucrative alternative. But there are certain things which have to be kept in mind while making a purchase of the second hand heavy equipment.

  • For one, make sure that you are completely sure of your requirement. Ensure that you have knowledge about what kind of construction equipment is required by you to serve your purpose.
  • There are a number of auction sites available online that deal with the trading of heavy equipment. In such a case, it is important to select an auction site that is quite high in terms of reliability. The same goes for the offline auction centres.
  • Another that should be kept in mind before you seal the deal is to ensure that the used equipment are in perfect working condition. You can go for a test drive to confirm the fact. Whatever be the function of the equipment, make sure that it is perfectly capable of performing those operations without glitches.
  • Another handy tip in this respect would be to check on multiple auctioning alternatives available, so that you do not lose out on the best deals that could availed at the price. Also ensure that you all the relevant papers with you once you settle down for particular heavy equipment.

Research- that is the key word for closing the best possible deal when it comes to the buying of heavy construction equipment. You have to hunt for the best alternatives that you can have in terms of auction sites, brands and the like in order to come up with equipment that could best fulfil your purpose. Therefore make it a point to have enough information about each and every aspect of the issue before you sealing a deal.

 

 

 

Some Important Things You Need To Know About Excavation Equipment

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Normally heavy equipment is manufactured with its own intrinsic value attached to it; same goes in the case of excavation equipment. An excavator is predominantly built to unearth the surface and carry the dirt and the debris from the excavated place to the place it is supposed to dump. However, that is not all that one needs to know about an excavator. There are many things which one has to understand, right from the different parts of the machine to the safety measures one needs to follow while they are working with an excavator on the construction site. We must have seen the big construction companies hiring only experienced operators for a given project. By no means, they would give a critical job to a newbie. They may have the new guy train under an experienced operator but would restrict the new operator to operate the machine on his own.

We would be discussing few important things about excavation equipment that will throw some light on why it is termed as one of the most important construction equipment.

Demolishing, grading and hauling:-  Construction of commercial or residential properties can never be thought without the use of an excavator. The excavator is used to demolish an old construction in order to build something new in its place. For instance, you were living in a small house and now you want to hand over the piece of land to a contractor who will demolish the old property and construct a new one. It will take ages for the construction company to break off the old dwelling without the use of an excavator. At the same time, you also can’t wait till eternity to start living in your new house. An excavator has the ability to quickly demolish the existing construction, move the debris in no time and give you an empty piece of land to start building a new dwelling.

Not only, it is handy for demolishing the old settlement but also it helps to grade the land and level it accordingly. It can remove the dirt from high spots and can fill it at low spots thus leveling the land. As far as grading is concerned, excavator can also be used to level the roads thus proves to be very important equipment for road building. It can also be used to clear snow from the road during the winter season.

Last but not the least; it has very good capacity to haul the debris from one place to the other. These features of an excavator not only make it effective equipment in the construction sector but also save a good deal of money by multi-tasking. Small construction companies find this to be a safer bet as they don’t have to spend money buying several equipment for different type of work. They can get all done from the same machine.

There are many companies that are selling state-of-the-art excavators. You only need to upgrade your knowledge and know the type of excavator you need for your project.

Are Heavy Equipment Manufactured By Companies Eco-Friendly?

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Environment has become a major issue in the present scenario of rapid urbanization. With the commencement and conclusion of each new construction project, the threat to the environment is taking a much more concrete shape, with the result being that those involved in the construction industry are now looking for ways and means in which they can make sure that they get about the business in a manner that is compatible with the environment. It has, therefore, become very important to adopt certain remedial measures that will prove to be effective in healing the environment. And one such in which they can ensure this is by using heavy construction equipment that are eco friendly.

Are The Construction Equipment Eco Friendly?

While some of the manufacturers of heavy construction equipment are taking up initiatives to provide equipment that are considerably environment friendly, but a majority of the heavy equipment that are being used for the purposes cannot really be said to be the same. These equipment contribute quite significantly when it comes to the air and noise pollution levels. The noxious soot along with the pollutants that result in the formation of smog emitted by these construction equipment only add to the increasing threats of global warming and ozone contamination. This in turn leads to chronic cases of respiratory diseases, such as, asthma, bronchitis and even premature death.

It must also be mentioned in this context that these equipments often operate accompanied by noises high in the decibel scale that cannot be said to be too healthy for the population, especially the ones with critical health issues. Additionally, the high frequency of the noises produced by these equipments might lead to hearing impairment quite early on.

Using eco friendly heavy equipment

Making use of eco friendly heavy equipment has become crucial in the maintenance of an environment where the pollution level is minimal. Let us take a look at the traits that make a heavy construction equipment eco friendly.

  • The heavy equipment that is being put to use in the construction site must be designed in a manner that guarantees minimal levels of fuel emissions. Less fuel emission means lesser carbon monoxide in the air, thereby, less air pollution.
  • It must also be ensured that the heavy equipment that is being put to use makes minimum amount of noise. This definitely brings the level of noise pollution lower, thereby adding to the eco friendly nature of the equipment.
  • Also make sure that the heavy equipment that is being put to use in the construction area is constructed out of recyclable material. This will ensure that the disposal of the equipment will not pose much of a hindrance along with being environment friendly.

It has, therefore become very important to consider heavy equipment in the construction area that are eco friendly not only for the benefit of nature, but also for the people associated with the construction work and those living in close proximity to it.

Operate A Scraper With Ease – A Bit Of Practical Training Can Help You Master It

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When you are in the construction business, you may have to deal with all sorts of heavy equipment and in order to operate them, you need the best operator who can get the job done with ease and without causing any causality to co-employees or anyone on the site. Ideally, construction companies do have a set of operators who are skilled in operating a particular type of machine but that doesn’t mean that they are not capable of handling other set of heavy equipment. They are also given to try a hand on equipment which they have not worked much. This keeps them abreast with other operators and becomes very handy especially when for any unforeseen reason; you don’t have the primary operator at work. In this situation, you can make use of the other person who has worked on that machine earlier.
In this article, we will discuss how one can learn to operate a scraper. Operating a scraper is no rocket science and can be learned with ease if only the learner is determined to learn it the proper way and also if he works on the machine, thus with the help of the practical knowledge can make him a better operator.
Learning the intricacies of the equipment closely:- The first step that one needs to learn before he starts operating a scraper is to learn the intricacies of the scraper closely and should be able to understand what to do when under any given situation. The small cabin given to the operator is actually the brain of the machine and the operator needs to know all the different buttons and their functions. He just can’t afford to press the wrong switch, which if he does will only make the situation worse. Therefore, it becomes very important to understand the different features of the scraper and which switch is meant to do what kind of work.
Keep updating your knowledge through internet:- Day in and out, there are lot of changes happening in the technology. Various models are being manufactured by different heavy equipment companies. It’s prudent to keep yourself updated with the recent changes so that if the business is required to buy a new scraper, you should not find yourself in a position of not being able to understand anything in it. You may take help of internet to understand the technological changes in the new model and can keep yourself updated.
Take help from people veteran to you:- Developing a healthy relationship with your veteran can yield positive results in many occasions. Once such occasion is when you want to learn how to operate a scraper of which you have not ever read about. The people who are in senior level position and have been operating different models of scraper may be in a position to give some help to you using which you can try your hand on the new model.