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Many projects would sputter to a halt without air compressors to drive pneumatic tools. But it’s not always obvious what size air compressor is required for the job, and it’s easy...

As a customer training specialist for the Trench Safety group of United Rentals, I’ve noticed that many contractors share some misunderstandings about protective systems for...

Some excavations are relatively straightforward and simply require choosing the right excavation protective system for the job. Others — deep or complex trenches — require a custom...

Scissor lifts are pretty straightforward machines: They lift people and tools up, using a scissor mechanism that raises and lowers the aerial work platform, to where the work is....

The “competent person” required by OSHA for certain types of work, such as trenching and excavation, performs a critical role on a jobsite and is instrumental in preventing...

Running an electric generating power plant as efficiently as possible is the key to maintaining profit margins. That means managing seasonal heat issues during peak season to avoid...

When an air conditioner or HVAC system can’t get the job done, or can’t do it cost-effectively, a spot cooler is the fast, easy, portable solution that can meet your mission...

Just as a new car loses market value the minute it’s driven off the lot, construction equipment quickly depreciates. That’s one of the main reasons used construction equipment can...

Trench boxes, aka trench shields, are used to protect workers from the pressure and weight of soil in the event of a cave-in. When you are renting a trench box, follow these tips.

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...