Construction insights
Just like the lubricants themselves, we鈥檝e kept plans, projects and timelines moving. When the operating environment gets tough, our products help smooth out the friction. And it doesn鈥檛 stop there. By working with customers and OEMs, our experts provide services and solutions that can help you adapt to the latest industry changes while minimising unplanned downtime. This is construction, made unstoppable.
Unstoppable Construction
Construction innovation
Having traditionally been slow to react to technological change, the construction industry is now inundated with potentially game-changing innovations. From the augmented reality of digital twins to drone-enabled site inspections, there really hasn鈥檛 been a more exciting time to work in construction.
Total cost of ownership (TCO)
As an industry where margins are notoriously tight, it pays to take advantage of any potential marginal gains across your construction operations. Which is why a TCO approach 鈥� that considers all costs involved in the operation of your equipment 鈥� can be extremely advantageous.
Powering peak performance
Effective equipment maintenance and lubrication can help the construction industry maximise profitability, providing operators know where to turn for support.
Extending equipment life is a priority
Maximising existing equipment lifespan is a priority for 76%.1 Thankfully, products such as Shell Spirax can help prolong component life through superior anti-wear performance, even with fewer oil changes.
Yet, intentions don鈥檛 always translate to actions
60% feel that maintenance is often deprioritised until there is a breakdown.1 A shift to predictive maintenance, through services like Shell鈥檚 oil condition monitoring programmes, can provide early warnings of potential failures.
A knowledge gap remains around lubrication
60% don鈥檛 realise effective lubrication can help reduce equipment downtime.1 However, a hydraulic oil such as Shell Tellus can prevent deposit build-up, protecting seals against stick-slip and avoiding downtime.
Costs and delays are avoidable 鈥� with the right support
76% believe a lubricant supplier who can share expertise would be valuable to their company.1 Speak to Shell today to see how we can help set you up for success by improving your maintenance and lubrication practices.
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1 Based on a survey, commissioned by Shell Lubricants and conducted by research firm Edelman Intelligence, covering 350 interviews with Construction sector staff who purchase, influence the purchase or use lubricants / greases as part of their job across 7 countries (USA, China, India, Germany, Russia, Indonesia and the 麻豆传媒) from March to April 2018. For more information, please visit