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Two major surveys of construction business sentiment point to significant optimism for the coming year. The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Wells Fargo have completed extensive surveys of contractor sentiment and despite some residual challenges presented by Covid, the majority believe it will be a year of significant industry growth. The Wells Fargo Industry Forecast shows that the benchmark U.S. National Optimism Quotient (OQ) registered 112. Anything above 100 is “strongly optimistic” and […]

There’s no such thing as an easy job site. That’s why JLG® High-Capacity Telehandlers are engineered to help you attack even the toughest challenges. And with the addition of the 2733, you now get the expertise, innovation, and reputation of the leader in access across a broader, fully capable lineup. Meet the 1644, 1732 and all-new 2733. 2733 Telehandler – 1732 Telehandler – 1644 Telehandler KEY SPECS KEY SPECS KEY SPECS MAX LIFT CAPACITY: 26,600-LBS […]

Demand for housing was one of the areas of growth during the pandemic. It may seem like we might have already reached a peak, but many experts say that this is just the beginning of a ten year boom cycle for home construction! The housing market has seen a ten year lull in the creation of new homes. Once the housing bubble popped in 2008, excess inventory had to work its way out of the […]

Wearable technology on job sites can help with productivity while preventing injury and keeping workers healthy. “And while a U.S. Chamber of Commerce report found that only 6% of contractors used construction wearables onsite in 2018, some 83% of contractors believe that construction wearables would improve on-site safety.” * The construction industry is widely acknowledged to be one of the most dangerous businesses to be in. The industry accounted for 21.6% of all private industry […]

Available for Sale or for Rent at Elite Construction Equipment! JLG has a 12′ Truss Boom with built in winch has a 2,000 lbs capacity and 80′ cable. This extended, high capacity truss boom is perfect when lifting and lowering roof trusses, framing walls or steel beams into place. Check out our quick demonstration below! Telehandler Attachment Guide & Specs              

Now available at Elite for rent or sale, JLG‘s newest member of their high-capacity telehandler family! The 2733 is JLG’s most powerful telehandler yet with 26,600-lb max lift capacity, 33-ft max lift height, 8,000-lb capacity at max reach and more, . It also brings the expertise, innovation and reputation of the leader in access across a broader, fully capable lineup. Check out the video and see for yourself. Key Specs Maximum Lift Capacity: 26600 lb […]

Armando Rodarte, President of Advanced Framing Structures Inc., recently shared his feelings about what it’s like to work with Elite Construction Equipment. “We rent all our equipment from Elite.”   “We’ve known Ken (Warren) for about eight years and he’s been our go-to guy. We like to rent from Elite because of their great response time and the fact that they are honest, reliable and care about our business. They are absolutely reliable and we consider them […]

DaVinci Series AE1932—is a fully electric scissor lift that has zero hydraulic components, which means you experience zero leaks. Its electric driveline components contribute to a 70% decrease in power consumption, enabling this machine to do more work while consuming less energy. The lower energy consumption also allows this lift to use a single, maintenance-free battery that lasts the life of the machine. Thanks to advanced onboard technology, you can use your smartphone for service […]

Elite’s Grand Re-Opening was a great success and attracted nearly 200 people from the construction industry as well as the wider community. The Re-Opening celebrated Elite’s recent upgrades including a totally refinished yard and new dedicated training facility. The event included displays and demonstrations by industry leaders JLG and Hilti.                   Special guests included LA County Sheriff Villanueva and the Mayor of Artesia, Mayor Rene Trevino. A […]

On Sept. 28th, Elite had our Grand Re-Opening and fundraising event for the LA Sheriff’s Youth Foundation. (-Instagram) In keeping with Elite’s commitment to the community this brought many friends and customers out for a very worthy cause. The Sheriff’s Youth Foundation champions the need to invest in the youth of LA County. They invest in a wide range of programs to support and mentor youth to become future leaders in the community. LA County […]