The parts shortage forced construction companies to completely rebuild their supply chains. Between 2020 and 2023, lead times jumped from weeks to months, costs skyrocketed, and projects stalled because of missing parts. We’re Bites Off Broadway, and we supply top-quality equipment parts in New York. Over the last 30 years, we’ve witnessed how the entire parts industry has changed. In this guide, we'll cover: What initiated the equipment parts shortage Which parts are still hardest to get in 2026 What the shortage actually cost construction companies How companies are avoiding future disruptions Ready? Let’s begin. What Caused the Equipment Parts Shortage? The equipment components shortage started in 2020 when COVID-19 shut down factories worldwide. Nobody anticipated how quickly the supply chain industry could collapse until that point. How about we
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How to Extend the Life of Excavator Tracks
When life gets a little rocky, think about how excavator tracks have it even rockier! These poor things go through tough conditions every single day on construction sites. All that mud, debris, and rough terrain grinds away at the rubber like a cheese grater on a block of cheddar. But still, some tracks look like they’re just built differently. While a few tracks last 800 hours, others can push past 2,000 hours. It usually comes down to how you treat them between jobs, instead of the brand name stamped on the side. This guide walks you through the practical steps that stretch tracking life. We're covering the maintenance that stops costly downtime, the damage you can dodge, and the inspection checks that
How to Choose a Reliable Construction Equipment Parts Supplier
Have you ever had your excavator break down right when you needed it most? We've seen contractors lose thousands because one simple part took weeks to arrive. That’s why you need a reliable parts supplier that gets you replacement parts before you start losing money. Some suppliers promise fast delivery but leave you waiting. Others send cheap parts that break after a month, forcing you to pay twice for the same repair. This guide will show you how to choose the best parts supplier that keeps your equipment running. We'll cover inventory checks, customer service evaluation, and backup plans for when things go wrong. At Bites Off Broadway, we've been helping construction firms for over three decades by providing quality excavator parts and
The Top 4 Construction Equipment Used By Different Contractors
We all know that contractors always do the hard work with the help of those large machinery used for operations. On the contrary to what people think, contractors don’t just use one machine for the hard work. There are a lot of equipment used that we may not know. To enlighten our minds, check the top construction machines utilized by the contractors all the time to complete their tasks. 1. Motor Grader It can also be called a road grader. It is used to create flat surfaces if there are any road constructions or road widening projects. Without the help of the grader, flattening the road surface will take a whole lot of time. 2. Road Roller Machine For sure all of us have