Apex Construction Runs a Successful Fleet Maintenance Program in Ocean City, MD

The owner of Apex Construction, Juan Franzetti, offers some tips for success to fleet managers interested in setting up an in - house maintenance program for their construction vehicles:

1. Be sure to create a sound preventive maintenance program that takes into account all of the systems and equipment on your residential and commercial construction fleet vehicles.  Furthermore, be consistent about its implementation.  Juan has a checklist that is used routinely to ensure comprehensive check-ups.

2. Ensure that your equipment operators are constantly trained in the most up - to - date procedures, technologies, and test equipment.  Training of your construction crew never stops.  It is your responsibility as fleet manager to provide them with the tools that they need to do their jobs.

3. "You get what you inspect, not expect," Juan says.  Create accountability in the organization from top to bottom.  Use internal audits to hold employees responsible for their use and service of the equipment.  Apex uses a time card method to help identify problems that need solutions.  Mechanical productivity reports provide information by vehicle, branch, and location.  Other reports allow for review of mileage, fuel, oil usage, and miles per gallon.  Juan's reports enable the company to track costs by current month, year-to-date, and life of the construction vehicle. "In the future, we expect to use electronic pads to record our own data processing at a central facility in mid-town Ocean City," says Juan.

4. Evaluate your employees regularly.  At Apex Construction, equipment operators are re-certified on preventive maintenance inspection quarterly.

5. Roll out your program in the areas where you have your largest concentration of construction vehicles first.

6. Respect your equipment operators as competent service technicians.

Juan emphasizes competent equipment operators.  "A good, well-trained individual will always be employed," Juan says. "The knowledge that today's operators must acquire in regard to vehicle systems, tools and testing equipment is overwhelming," says Juan.

Tenant Improvement at Brooks Brothers Outlet Store

Apex Construction performed the tenant improvement services on a brand-new Brooks Brothers Outlet store at the Tanger Outlet Mall Center in Ocean City, MD. Apex Construction was the general contractor for this tenant fit-out completing everything from the interior demolition to the construction of a new store front.  This job was completed under budget and ahead of schedule. We provide commercial, industrial, and residential construction services in and around Ocean City, Delaware, and Maryland's Eastern Shore.  Contact us today for a free estimate and project consultation.

As Minority Owned Small Business with 8(a) certification, Apex Construction is committed to excellence and customer service.  We are proud to have a successful record of working with federal agencies and several large scale private sector companies. We strive to finish every project with a stellar safety record, below budget, and ahead of schedule.

Tenant Fit-Up Project at Tanger Outlets

Apex Construction is performing the tenant fit-up of a retail location at the Tanger Outlets in Ocean City, MD. Selective interior demolition of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, floor, ceiling, and wall finishes will be completed prior to re-construction for the new tenant. This tenant improvement project will ultimately combine two stores spaces into one larger retail space.  

Tenant improvement / tenant build-out / tenant fit-up is an important niche of Apex Construction’s business, we have individuals specialized in transforming your wishes (or your tenant’s wishes, for you landlords) into a code compliant, functional, and cost effective reality.  With hundreds of projects successfully completed that range from shop and retail design, to large scale reconstructions we have the experience necessary to deliver your project on time and within budget.

Through the years we have completed millions of dollars in construction of some of the most complicated and diverse building types.  We apply this knowledge to smaller tenant improvement services and shop fitting / tenant fit-up projects.

Our definition of success is focused on our core values that reducing costs, exceeding client expectations, and creating a space that actively sells your product or service is paramount.  We will use our experience to guide you through decisions, and provide you with the information you need and seek to make educated decision throughout the design and construction process.

Getting Apex Construction involved early in the process can help you establish realistic expectations (budget, design features, time line, etc.) while helping you steer clear of common tenant mistakes for typically the cost of only a few short hours. Contact Apex Construction today to begin your next Tenant Improvement Project.