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Need to lift a heavy load but have no overhead structure to rig a hoist? A gantry crane can save the day in countless instances. It consists of two A-frame segments connected by a...

For any company with a significant fleet of vehicles and/or heavy equipment, active and effective fleet management is critical to reducing downtime, optimizing fleet operations,...

Boom lifts raise you up to where your work is. These aerial work platforms are an essential piece of equipment on a wide range of projects, from construction, painting and glazing...

When a worker is operating a boom lift, scissor lift or telehandler, a few seconds of inattention or a load that’s too heavy can result in an accident. In the last five to 10 years...

When it comes to working on vehicle engines, access is key to getting the job done. Whether you’re repairing an engine or replacing one, it’s often necessary to remove the engine...

A brief stint in a classroom convinced Brett Rice Henderson that teaching wasn’t the right career for her. Instead, she found the fulfillment she was looking for in construction....

At a recent gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina, 22 girls ages 9 to 12 were asked a question: “How many of you have worked with power tools?” Only one raised her hand. Pero la...

Even as a kid, Sherry Phillips was no stranger to heavy equipment. She grew up on a farm and was driving a tractor by age 12. As an adult, she blazed a trail to become the first...

When Kacie Brewer joined United Rentals, she wasn’t fazed that most employees were men. “I’ve never seen myself as being the minority in the room,” she said. “I see myself as...

When you’re starting a major plumbing project, it may seem like cutting pipes is a small consideration. But getting a clean cut is instrumental to making a snug coupling and...