Spring is right around the corner, which means construction season is too. With the warmer weather, road maintenance crews, custom home builders, commercial construction project managers, landscapers, and more are gearing up for the busy season by preparing their crews, equipment, and job sites. But with so much to do, it can seem overwhelming.

 

Wagner Used Equipment offers the best used heavy equipment, including used construction equipment. From skid steers and backhoes to dozers, asphalt pavers, and front end loaders, we've got your needs covered. Backed by the name of Caterpillar, we offer the highest-quality heavy equipment in the industry. Each of our Cat dealers in Colorado, New Mexico, and far west Texas offers comprehensive support services, such as Genuine Cat parts and field service technicians, as well as Cat rental equipment. Below, we'll offer some great construction tips for the spring. Contact a Wagner location near you today!

 

 

CONSTRUCTION TIPS FOR THE SPRING

 

Make Sure All of Your Heavy Equipment is Ready to Go

Some pieces of your heavy equipment may have been largely idle during the long winter months. Thus, they may need a kick-start, if you will, to get them back into shape and ready to work. Now is a great time to go through your heavy equipment and perform any regular maintenance needs, such as oil changes, fluid top-offs, and loose or cracked parts replacement. Don't forget that your local Caterpillar dealer, Wagner Equipment Co, has got your spare Cat part needs covered, so call today!

 

Gear Up

On a construction site, safety equipment is paramount. Spring is an excellent time to go through all of your personal protection equipment (PPE), ensuring they are in good shape or replacing those that are looking the worse for the wear. Spring can bring its own set of hazards to a job site, such as mud from a late snow or spring rains that can cause slipping hazards and bog down heavy machinery. The right footwear will help immensely in navigating sloppy job sites. Plus, knowing when to postpone construction work due to hazards the spring brings is important. It's not worth having your heavy equipment stuck in the mud or your workers at risk.

 

Pad Your Crews

When the construction season gets in full swing, it can be hard to have enough crew members to get everything done that needs to be done. Spring is the time to begin to think about your labor needs and to begin hiring. This gives you time to train your crews effectively, take them through all of the safety training, and ensure they have some solid experience before things start to take off. Plus, you can take your time through the hiring process, ensuring you are finding the right fit for your team, rather than being in a rush to hire.

 

Invest in Marketing

Now is the time to ramp up your awareness efforts and get the word out about all of the great services your construction business offers. Whether you partner with a marketing company or you choose to DIY your marketing, ensure you are engaging on social media, updating your website, and even offering spring discounts, coupons, and/or deals. Invest in a variety of methods, including old school advertising, such as print advertising, too. Know your demographics and how they engage with forms of media in order to get the most bang for your buck. Getting the wheels churning is your main goal in the spring so begin to book your jobs now so you'll meet your production goals.

 

Always Be Mindful of the Weather

Spring storms are notorious for appearing out of nowhere, so it's best to have a contingency plan in place that your employees know and can easily implement when the weather takes a turn for the worse. For example, if a lightning storm crops up, this is an extreme safety hazard being around metal heavy equipment. Ensure your crew knows when to halt till the storm passes. You may want to even budget in a few extra days in your estimates for customers to allow for weather delays. It's always best to exceed expectations by finishing early than to finish the construction project later than expected.

 

 

CHOOSE WAGNER USED EQUIPMENT FOR ALL YOUR USED MACHINERY TODAY

The mission of Wagner Used Equipment Co is to keep you moving. We do this not only through offering the best new, used, and rental heavy construction equipment, but also by ensuring your equipment is taken care of throughout its lifetime. Whether you need spare Cat parts, service on your equipment, or a health check through our fluids analysis, we can help. We have Cat dealers in Colorado, New Mexico, and far west Texas. Since 1976, we've abided by our values in action of teamwork, excellence, accountability, safety, integrity, and communication to ensure the highest level of customer service and employee satisfaction.

 

From skid steers to telehandlers and Cat attachments, we've got your construction equipment needs covered. We offer online bill pay, as well as heavy equipment financing. Our power systems ensure that you have the electrical power you need, either as backup generators or to power your remote job sites night and day. Our partner SITECH Rocky Mountain, offers the best construction management software so that you can optimize your processes as well. If you have a problem, we'll find a solution. Reach out to a Wagner location near you today!