Equipment manager’s main task is to
reduce downtime, achieve optimum
equipment utilization and increase
production at minimum cost. The cost
analysis and the will of adopting fine
proper techniques suited to the situation
are the basic factors for the success and
therefore, there is a need for rational
planning, proper selection and judicious
deployment of equipment in relation to
the conditions to achieve optimum
utilization (Lapinski, 1978). Equipment
engineer should coordinate with various
wings of the organization in discharging
the job of equipment planning,
balancing, selection of equipment and its utilization, personnel selection and
training, financial planning, preventive
maintenance and general supervision.
A brief idea about the equipment,
planning, manpower, labor relation,
nature of projects, forecasting
equipment, scientific planning, quantum
of work, utilization of time and period,
equipment operation, computerization of
various equipment management and
advantages of using equipment is needed
for any large construction project.
Equipment is required for such bigger
project right from clearing the site and
earthwork excavation to completion of
the project. Once the equipment needed
is identified for the particular project, the
cost and duration of the equipment and
the necessary auxiliary equipment/
instruments are to be planned.
Scheduling has to be done with the help
of available tools for the required
equipment and proper and effective
utilization.
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