When you are working on a construction site, you will be responsible for a number of different things. From overseeing the purchase of equipment to its maintenance and operation you will have to manage everything. Whether you have 10 or 100 units in your fleet, all of your machines should deliver a maximum level of productivity if you want to be efficient. If all of your engines deliver the right level of production you will be able to reach your goals in time. By keeping your equipment properly maintained you will not only reduce downtime but also boost overall profitability.
Now you may be wondering how you can keep your construction site efficient and improve productivity. Following are a few techniques that you can use to boost productivity on your site.
Single Brand of Units
When operators are working with different brands of machines throughout the day, it can be difficult for them to focus on the different controls on every engine. In order to ensure the safety of your operators and maximum productivity, you should invest in a single branded fleet so that they can focus on the job at hand more easily. Ask your industrial equipment supplier to provide you with units from the same brand. You can also make your operator’s job easier by using modern control systems that are similar on all your machines.
Equipment Analytics
Make sure that all of your machines have an analytics system that can provide you with records of production levels. With an analytics system that provides you with this information, you will be aware of the time when the engine was at peak performance levels and when the operators failed to manage their tasks properly.
With the help of this technology, you will also learn more about safety concerns. With the help of these equipment analytics records you can also increase dozer productivity by reaching maximum payload. Managing equipment data will allow you to find exact solutions to boost productivity on the work site.
Operating Records
Understanding operations is key to improving productivity on your site. Make sure to keep a record of the operating hours, operating costs as well as the ROI of your engines. These operating records will allow you to see how much your projects are getting delayed due to downtime. You will be able to understand exactly what the reason behind the downtime is so you can make all necessary changes.
Monitoring your operating costs will provide you with an insight as to what the equipment’s runtime, fuel and maintenance costs are, among other factors. Understanding of operating costs, insurance and depreciation will allow you to better work on your profit margins.
When you keep operating records, you will start to see patterns that will tell you how a unit contributes to downtime or slowdowns in your construction work. By monitoring these records, you will be able to properly analyse every task and the productivity of individual units. Being able to see when performance issues arise will make your construction site more efficient.