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The Benefits of Rebuilding Your Heavy Equipment

As you watch your equipment get older, you will have to make the choice to repair, rebuild or replace it. The Cat Certified Rebuild Program returns your end-of-life machines, systems and components to a like-new condition at a fraction of the cost you would pay if buying a new machine.

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4 Reasons to Invest in New Construction Equipment

Upgrading your fleet can be one of your company’s biggest expenses, so it’s often tempting to wait until it’s absolutely necessary to buy a new machine. But this isn’t always the best choice, as it can lead to unexpected downtime. Here are four reasons to buy new.

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Checklist: Preventative Maintenance Agreement

Finning Customer Value Agreements mould to your business and not the other way around. Our preventive maintenance CVAs are designed around our integrated diagnostic technology and our extended team of remote maintenance and field service experts in Western Canada.

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Your Path to Buying Major Construction Equipment

Are you looking to purchase a piece of heavy equipment for your construction, landscaping or snow removal business? There's a lot to consider – new, used, rental?

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3 Reasons to Choose Small Construction Equipment Rental

There are so many reasons to rent heavy equipment for your small construction business. From machine availability to testing new technology and attachments – renting provides your business with flexibility to get any job done.

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Prepping Your Heavy Equipment for Spring

Is your heavy equipment ready for Spring? Make sure your fleet is up and running with regular seasonal maintenance.

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Customized partnership leads to project success with engineering firm

What started as a heavy equipment rental contract developed into a full turn-key delivery model.

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How to Choose the Right Construction Attachments for Your Business

Keep your construction business agile by choosing right construction attachments. To find the right fit, ask these questions before you buy your next attachment.

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When Should You Rent or Buy Heavy Equipment for Your Construction Business?

At what point should you pull the trigger and buy the heavy equipment your construction business uses most? Learn how to fit equipment rentals and purchases to your business needs.

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10-Step Guide to Buying New Construction Equipment for Your Business

Make the right choice when you buy your next piece of heavy equipment with our 10-step equipment buying guide for your construction business.

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How to Grow Your Construction Business

Take your new construction business to the next level with these tips to grow your business, including how to choose the right partners, specialization, marketing and more.

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Is it Time to Downsize? Explore the Power of Compact Construction Equipment

Traditionally, we’ve believed that bigger is better when it comes to construction equipment. Bigger meant more power, more capabilities, and the chance to get more done. But that’s changing as increasing numbers of contractors choose compact construction equipment.

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How to Choose: Compact Wheel Loader vs. Skid Steer

As your small construction business grows, you face major decisions about expanding your fleet. The skid steer may be meeting your needs now, but adding a compact wheel loader may improve your ability to take on more jobs.

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How to Hire Seasonal Workers for Your Snow Removal or Landscaping Business

Want to hire (and keep!) seasonal workers for your snow removal or landscaping business? Forecast your needs, stand out and find reliable help with our tips!

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Checklist: How to Start a Snow Removal Company in Canada

Snow in Canada stays on the ground for an average of four months per year, slowing down traffic, causing slip and fall injuries—and generating four months of reliable, ongoing demand for snow removal services.

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Case Study: Calgary Construction Company Sees Technology Benefits

Save your business time and money. Trimble technology provides an automated grading solution with highly accurate GPS positioning.

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Tips and Tricks: Rebuilds

Did you know that most equipment is built to be rebuilt? Learn more about rebuilds and how they can save your business money.

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8 Maintenance Products to Keep Your Machine Moving

Your equipment is an investment. You expect it to work whenever and wherever it’s needed. And just as you depend on these assets, they rely on quality products to keep moving.