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Making the Most of Your In-House Mechanics

If you’re going to invest in an in-house mechanic role, you want to make sure their time is being used in a productive manner. ā€œFor us, in the early days there were days where mechanics might not have something to work on,ā€ says Kevin McHale, principalĀ of McHale Landscape Design, Inc.,Ā based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. ā€œYou […]

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Preventing Breakdowns: The ROI of Preventative Maintenance Software

Preventive maintenance is key to improving your overall efficiency and uptime. However, if you’re still using pencil and paper to track your equipment’s maintenance needs, you can be missing out on developing a true competitive advantage. Instead, utilizing fleet management software can help you avoid increased costs and lost revenue.   ā€œIf you place equipment […]

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Business Smarts: Staying Busy on a Rainy Day

Rain can be a headache during the busy season. But with the right planning, rain days can be productive, even when your team isn’t working in the field. Tasks for a Rainy Day One way to keep your employees busy on a rainy day is equipment maintenance. Whether it’s a routine oil change or sharpening […]

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