The equipment industry has seen a boom in rentals over the past few years. In fact, in 2017, a whopping 77% of construction survey respondents reported that, compared to 2016, they are maintaining or increasing their equipment rental usage. The American Rental Association has also stated that the rental industry is expected to reach almost […]
A little over 8 years ago the iPad was introduced as the latest piece of technology to innovate businesses and lives around the world. As the Wall Street Journal described it at the time, “The last time there was this much excitement about a tablet, it had some commandments written on it.” The construction industry […]
With the continued labor shortage and limited pool of job seekers in the construction industry, it’s more important than ever to take measures to hire the right kind of people for your dealership. Not only does taking steps to hire the right people lower your turnover rate, but it also contributes to the overall revenue […]
Last month was Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and according to the Centers of Disease Control, over 300,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with the disease each year. With these warmer months, it’s more important than ever to put prevention measures in place for your crew to ensure they stay protected while working outdoors. […]
Last October, Twitter announced an exciting upcoming addition to the features of their platform. This new feature is called Bookmarks, and is similar to Facebook’s “Save” a post feature. The feature was officially launched at the end of February and serves a variety of purposes. Up until now, if a user wanted to save a […]
In a recent blog post from our sister company, Commercial Truck Trader, they covered some ways that truck dealerships can work more efficiently. Even though there’s positive projected growth of the truck industry from 2017 to 2018, and even further into 2020, individual dealerships still struggle when it comes to making sales. So check out […]
Everyone in the industry is well aware of the fact that there is currently a labor shortage. Builder Magazine reported that of the 74% of young Americans who have decided on a preliminary career path, only 3% have expressed an interest in construction and a whopping 63% say they’ll give the industry little or no […]
It feels like nearly every day there’s a new piece of technology coming out that will change our lives. As we move into a more innovative marketplace, it’s vital for businesses to evaluate their technology to ensure they’re keeping up or ahead of the competition. This process, courtesy of Social Media Today, can help your […]
The labor shortage within the construction industry is impacting almost every facet of construction jobs. However, a recent report from Hays’ U.S. 2018 Salary Guide showcases that no matter what industry, there are three general business elements 92% of the survey respondents agreed were being severely impacted. Productivity: This is an obvious one when it […]
You might have a website that you built 10 years ago and haven’t focused on it since. There have been minimal changes made, or possibly no changes, and you’re wondering why everyone raves about websites being an important sales and general business asset since you’re not seeing any results from it. You might be missing […]