Landscape Management, May 2018
May 2018 LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET SI5 Photos s a m LandscaPing upfront cost adds up Moore says its well worth the investment Hes a big advocate for buying equipment as opposed to leasing or short term rentals and looks at the machines reliability ease of maintenance history and if its working for others in the industry Price isnt the driving force behind his purchasing decisions he says Instead Moore focuses on quality and dependability The company has seen significant growth in the snow market in recent years and has purchased snow and ice equipment as needed to match that demand I just want the best of the best Moore says The last thing I want to have to do is take a wrench to it at 2 a m in the middle of a snow storm An important part of Moores purchasing process includes looking at the size of the commercial account and its revenue stream to determine the most efficient piece of equipment to manage the property Moore uses LMN software for the estimating process crew tracking and scheduling different aspects of the business First things first I want to know the square footage we are covering he says Secondly based on the square footage numbers I look at what type of equipment will be required for the account Lastly I figure out the direct cost to the company to purchase and operate the piece or pieces of equipment At that point we are ready to provide a solution and price Moore encourages contractors to look at how the equipment works how to maintain it and how to service it before making a purchase Theres no worse feeling than a breakdown and not understanding how a piece of equipment functions he adds One trend hes noticed with equipment is contractors are starting to make the switch from 7 and 8 foot straight plows to extendable options Its all about becoming more versatile Square footage is everything Moore says The more square footage you can cover the less equipment you need Dowdle is a freelance writer based in Nashville Often price isnt the only factor that determines a big purchase a machines quality and dependability are also important determinants
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