The United States equipment rental market has grown by billions of dollars over the past couple of years — an upward trend industry experts have projected to continue. Many types of construction benefit from the use of rental equipment, and one of the most popular is bridge construction. The United States has more than 600,000 […]
Improve Sustainability With Green Rental Equipment
Construction jobs have multiple phases — site preparation, the foundation phase, the building phase and finishing with interiors and fittings. Each phase is unique and requires different tools. A drill, for example, is pretty useless when you are laying concrete. A concrete mixer is of no use when you are painting and putting the carpet […]
Equipment Transportation & Load Securement Guide
When you need to transport a piece of equipment to a job site, whether it’s just down the street or across the state, it’s important to consider the details. It’s easy for the focus in construction to be mostly on job site safety. Jobsite safety is very important, but loading, securing and unloading your construction […]
Aerial Lift Operator Safety
There are several deaths and serious injuries each year that come as a result of neglecting aerial lift operator safety, many of which are preventable. In this post, we will give you tips on scissor lift safety procedures and boom lift safety. We will also give you a brief explanation and some background to help […]
Choosing the Right Material Handling Lift
Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a material handling lift, you want the most cost-effective option. There are several lifts to choose from, ranging in size, capacity and lift height. There are other factors to consider as well, such as environment (indoor vs. outdoor) and surface texture (level vs. rough terrain). Jump to Section: […]
Choosing a Telehandler
To ensure your crew has what they need, you need to provide them with the right telehandler for the job. With the right equipment, they can increase their efficiency and productivity, while you can cut down on expenses. Telehandlers are versatile pieces of equipment that have many features and attachments for a wide variety of uses. […]
What to Know Before Renting Equipment
If you’ve never rented a piece of equipment before, the process can be intimidating. Chances are you’re wondering what you need, what questions you should ask and how to go about renting the equipment. We’ve gathered the answers so that after reading this piece, you can be confident you have the inside scoop on how […]
Construction Equipment Rental Guide
If you’re working in a project-based business like the construction industry, you learn to keep a close eye on your bottom line. There are times when making a decision for construction equipment rental makes more sense than tying up cash in buying the same item. You can get the equipment you need without committing yourself […]
Track vs Wheeled Equipment: Which Type of Machine Should I Rent?
If you’re renting construction machinery, you’ll be faced with the choice of tracks vs. wheeled equipment. Don’t be alarmed. The debate over tires vs. tracks is ongoing. Industry experts agree that there’s no definite line deciding which propulsion system works best. All have opinions about where and when to use tires vs. tracks. Your decision […]
Preventing Rental Equipment Theft
Equipment theft creates several problems for hard workers in rugged industries. Missing rentals result in lost time, money and effort that could be used instead to get the job done. However, with the right resources and awareness, you can reduce the risk of rental equipment theft and react quickly if it happens. In this guide, […]