CheckProof Blog

2024-08-02

It is a well-known fact that the aggregates industry operates on slim margins. Whilst a pursuit for higher production quantities is desirable in this segment to offset this, companies are well-served to take a closer look at streamlining their inventory management systems. This will help optimize cost reductions, ensure optimal production forecasting and give procurement advantages.

2024-07-19

A guide on managing staff schedules and the absence of key staff within construction materials and heavy industry during the holidays.

2024-07-10

A bigger and better show than ever before. Hillhead 2024 was the most visited edition ever in terms of the volume of visits over the three days, with visitors spending more time at the show than ever before and a record number attending for more than one day. In total there were 26,626 visits over the three days, which was 8% higher than 2022. The show had many highlights and below we summarize the key takeaways.  

2024-07-04

Tired of guesstimating when you need to perform maintenance for your assets? The Internet of Things, or IoT, connects non-traditional computing devices to the internet and transfers their data over a network without human interaction. This data can be used to create optimal predictive maintenance routines for any piece of equipment in your facility.

2024-06-28

Did you know the total cost of work injuries worldwide is $167.0 billion a year in the US? Keeping employees safe is a high priority in heavy industries, but there is one more thing equally important that you need to fix. Your carbon footprint. What if there was a way to increase well-being at work and reduce CO2 emissions at the same time? Learn how to successfully align your most crucial policies using a HSEQ framework. 

2024-06-14

Consistent and clear maintenance processes are important for most of your assets, however, for heavy equipment it becomes critical. Not only does a systematic maintenance strategy help ensure longevity and optimal performance in heavy equipment, but it also minimizes the risk of accidents and breakdowns. This post covers the distinct characteristics of heavy equipment maintenance and how it can reduce costs and increase availability and productivity when done right.

2024-05-30

In the construction materials and heavy equipment industry, idling refers to engines running without doing productive work. For example, machines in quarries that are running, but not productively moving equipment or materials are common instances where idling occurs.

2024-05-24

Preventive maintenance is a method of proactive maintenance management that relies on doing things ahead of time, before it becomes a problem.

2024-05-17

When you return to work on Thursday morning, you soon notice that the feed conveyor still hasn’t been fixed. The technicians have a lot on their to-do list, but this is a high-priority matter that must have fallen between the cracks. You start to wonder: “How can I make my team more accountable?”

2024-05-02

If your company relies on industrial machinery or a fleet of heavy-duty vehicles, you’ll have several maintenance routines and checks that need to be carried out at certain intervals to ensure safe and efficient operations. But what would happen if half of your frontline employees got sick overnight? Would your production continue or come to a halt?