Insights
What you'll learn in our webinar
Leverage your analytics to make decisions around equipment lifecycle, procurement, and capital planning.
Unclear Equipment Replacement Timing
Companies struggle to determine the optimal point to replace equipment, risking either premature disposal that wastes asset value or delayed replacement that drives up maintenance costs and downtime.
Should you rent or should you buy?
Uncertainty around when to rent versus purchase equipment leads to inconsistent decisions that can tie up capital unnecessarily or inflate operating costs.
Misallocated Fleet Capital Priorities
When capital is limited, many organizations lack a clear, data-driven approach to determine which assets should be replaced first to maximize financial and operational impact.
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Complex financing and CAPEX planning
Navigating financing structures, loan options, and tax considerations makes capital expenditure planning complex, increasing the risk of missed savings and suboptimal funding choices.
Meet your Instructor: Michael Kelley
Micheal Kelley, co-author of the book The 10 Steps to Implementing Construction Equipment Economics with Mike Vorster, is the President of Silvertrek Systems. Through many years of working with owners of Yellow Iron, Michael discovered that equipment was often a money bleeding liability. After working closely with Mike Vorster, author of Construction Equipment Economics, Michael began to teach classes on construction equipment economics. Michael has taught equipment owners, CFOs, and equipment managers how to make their equipment more profitable and efficient for the last 6 years.
Answers
What's this webinar really about?
My equipment tracking is a mess right now. Should I wait until I get organized before attending?
No, come as you are. Most people's tracking is messier than they'd like. This webinar will actually help you figure out what you need to track and what you can ignore. You don't need perfect data to get started—you just need to know where you're going.
Do I need any special software or systems?
Nope. The framework works whether you're using construction software, Vista, QuickBooks, Excel, or a notebook. We'll show you the thinking process—you can apply it with whatever tools you already have.
Will this be recorded if I can't make it live?
Yes. Everyone who registers gets the recording sent to them afterward. That said, the live session is better because you can ask questions specific to your situation.
Is the webinar free?
Yes, this exclusive webinar is complimentary for all registered participants. So invite your friends, your coworkers, even your mom!
What is the Silvertrek Community?
The Silvertrek Community is a completely free resource available to you. We host all of our webinars in the community, so you will need to sign up to attend. Don't worry- you won't get spam in your email. It is a central area where construction equipment owners and managers can also connect and utilize the resources we have to offer.