The construction industry is one of the biggest in Australia, and it maintains regular growth across all of the various states and territories. There are always new worksites to move to and the industry employs hundreds of thousands of people, either directly or in support roles. There are many specialized tools and bits of equipment that make work in the construction industry easier, and you can tell a lot about a particular site or crew based on just their construction equipment.

What Does Your Construction Equipment Say About You

Construction equipment is varied due to the incredibly diverse jobs you have to complete, both on- and offsite. Rock breakers, trucks, cranes, cement mixers, jackhammers and all the way down to the humble wrench in your toolbox, these are all integral parts of the construction industry, and they all reflect something about their owner. Knowing what construction equipment says about you is very important, especially when you come across other job opportunities and business partnerships. First impressions are everything, and they often give away more than you'd like. These are two things to ask when checking someone's construction equipment: is their equipment out of place? And do they keep good care of it?

Out of Place Construction Equipment

In sports, there is a well-known saying about arrogant amateurs that goes, "all the gear but no idea."  This saying is applicable to people in the construction industry that are more into the brand and the appearance of their equipment and tools rather than the capabilities those tools provide. If you find yourself on a worksite with a ridiculously exorbitant arsenal of construction equipment, be cautious—it can mean the person in charge has little to no idea about what they are doing. Remember, being new at running a worksite is never a bad thing; often the freshest foremen are the most enthusiastic at getting people motivated and deadlines fulfilled. However,  if you are that person and are struggling to figure out what equipment you really need, don't overspend trying to look like you know what you are doing. Ask an expert at your construction equipment contractor and work out a plan to get the right gear.

Badly Maintained Construction Equipment

The only thing that is more of a giveaway than out of place equipment is badly maintained equipment. This lets you know the owner is sloppy and really doesn't value the longevity of his equipment, which either means he has too much money for his own good or he is lazy. If he is lazy with his construction equipment then this will transfer to other areas, including how he treats his workers. It is no crime to get your trucks dirty or to see someone's cement powder stuck to your cement mixer; worksites are messy places. It is only a problem when this mess is never cleaned after there has been ample opportunity to do so. When hiring (or buying) your construction equipment, you should always ask for specific instructions on how to keep them well maintained. Remember, badly cleaned and serviced machines and tools are more prone to breakdowns, and this can be very expensive.

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