Effective Ways to Manage Construction Equipment on site

Construction equipment is an important part of the construction industry. Without the construction tools, equipment, plant and machinery, the construction business is incomplete. That’s why it’s important to keep the equipment in good condition at all times.

But how do you go about doing that when all your equipment is scattered over different sites? How do you ensure they get timely maintenance and attention?

Whether you have purchased plant and machinery outright or got them for hire, efficient management of your construction equipment is key to the success of your projects.

Here are some of our top tips for managing construction equipment effectively.

Understand the Capability of Your Plant and Machinery

Knowing the type of workload your heavy equipment can take is a crucial part of efficient construction equipment management. The lifespan of your equipment depends on a variety of factors including weather conditions, operator skill, machine conditions, blade width and more.

The scope of the project is also an important consideration. For instance, the layout of your worksite, the terrain features and its size all play a huge role.

Other factors that affect the performance of your machinery include the scope of work such as the level of digging, the load weight of the materials as well as the length of freight travel.

Track Your Equipment

Tracking and location updates are a great way to collect important information about your plant and equipment. This crucial data can help make important decisions about the life cycle and replacement of plant and machinery.

Given that heavy equipment requires heavy investment, tracking it helps avoid theft. Knowing where your equipment is at all times and who is responsible for each piece of equipment aids with inventory control.

Carry Out Inspections

After a plant or machinery has been used, be it for a few minutes or for several months, it must go through a complete inspection. No matter how small, any damage can worsen the problem, leading to sudden failure, which can disrupt operations and even lead to costly repairs.

Create a Preventative Maintenance Programme

This is the easiest way to extend the lifespan of your eqiupment while avoiding emergency repairs and costly repair bills. There’s more to preventative maintenance than just replacing filters and lubricating moving parts.

An effective preventive maintenance programme is holistic. It’s a carefully planned process aimed at managing the equipment throughout its useful life.

A preventive maintenance programme aims to take proactive action to avoid major repair equipment failures. Some strategies include regular inspections, testing, spare part replacement and analysis to improve the performance, reliability and efficiency of your plant and machinery.

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