Journal of Transportation Engineering and Its Applications ISSN: 3107-4499 (Online)

Authors: Mali Pritam A , Dinde Omkar A , Chougule Tajuddin S, Pawar vijay B , Gadhave Atul J , Ingale Mahendra S

Abstract: The contractors equipment policy and equipment management system have a great impact on the profitability of a firm, especially for contractors with large investment in equipment. In construction project 20-25 % of total cost of project used for construction equipment. The data given is monthly equipment utilization on site & various reasons for losses in cost and production of construction Equipment. From the proper equipment maintenance plan contractor can minimize the downtime of equipment as well as time and cost. From a case study it is explained that the various problem occurred due to not proper maintenance of equipment. Also as per time and cost optimization which type of maintenance is required as per Equipment condition, and for that right maintenance plan to be prepared. By proper maintaining of equipment it will be increase the productivity of equipment. By proper planning, selection, procurement, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment is beneficial to contractor.