Maintaining and Repairing Heavy Construction Equipment: Tips for New Owners

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If you've recently started a construction or contracting company, you may have a lot of questions at you start your business and help it grow. While some of the questions may be related to accounting, taxes or general business processes, others will be related to industry-specific issues such as how to buy, hire, repair and maintain heavy construction equipment. Hi, my name is Brain, and I have designed this blog to help you out. I love heavy equipment. I have hired everything from cranes, to excavators, to forklifts and used them in a range of ways. Although I am not a construction professional, I have spent a lot of time on my own projects and a lot of time researching the industry. As a result, I think I have created a blog that can serve, help and guide you. Enjoy reading.

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Maintaining and Repairing Heavy Construction Equipment: Tips for New Owners