1.2 - General Guidelines for Equipment Planning
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What are ownership costs in relation to equipment?
💡 Hint: Consider what costs you would incur apart from the purchase of equipment.
Why is economic utilization important?
💡 Hint: Think about how you want to maximize the machinery's effectiveness.
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What is a key component of effective equipment planning?
💡 Hint: Remember the dual focus of financial decisions and operational capabilities.
True or False: The only consideration when purchasing equipment is the initial buying price.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens after the equipment is bought.
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Given a project with an estimated budget of $500,000, assess whether investing in a new excavator for $200,000 is a sound decision if current machines can manage the workload.
💡 Hint: Consider the overall project demands vs the costs.
Create a risk assessment matrix for selecting between renting and purchasing specialized construction equipment.
💡 Hint: Think of long-term plans against immediate needs.
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