Project Uptime
Project Uptime
Planet United: Teaming Up to Fast-Track Sustainability Efforts at United Rentals
March 14, 2022
A group of employees at a United Rentals Denver branch was dismayed by the number of single-use water bottles the branch was purchasing. The bottles were unsustainable, and the...
Common Hazards of Pneumatic Tools and How to Avoid Them
February 24, 2022
Pneumatic tools are handy because they’re lighter and often smaller than their electric-powered and gas-powered counterparts. Also known as air tools, pneumatic tools are powered...
5 Reasons Renting Construction Equipment Can Be Greener Than Owning
February 24, 2022
Some construction equipment can have a heavy carbon footprint. Shrinking that footprint is good for the environment — and might be better for your bottom line. One way to do it...
Uses and Benefits of Leveling Laser Tools
February 24, 2022
When a standard level is too cumbersome for one person or not precise enough for your leveling needs, leveling laser tools are the answer. They have countless applications on the...
Temporary Cooling That Won’t Break the Budget
February 23, 2022
Temporary cooling solutions such as spot coolers, evaporative coolers, vector fans and water-cooled ACs can keep temperatures comfortable and budgets under control.
Improve CAIDI, SAIDI and SAIFI Scores with Mobile Power Packages
February 23, 2022
Electric utilities can improve their CAIDI, SAIDI and SAIFI scores with mobile power packages for primary and secondary generation.
Composite Mats for Jobsite Access: A Safer, More Sustainable Choice
February 23, 2022
Project timetables are tight, so contractors need a good way to access the construction area, complete their work, and clean up and clear out quickly. Composite matting systems...
Complete Forklift Maintenance Guide
February 15, 2022
A forklift in good working order is crucial to a productive worksite. The last thing a forklift operator wants on a job is a malfunction. Regular preventive maintenance helps...
Golf Cart vs. UTV: When to Choose One Over the Other
February 8, 2022
On a large worksite or property, you can lose time walking on foot and carrying equipment and materials from place to place. A small vehicle, such as a golf cart or utility vehicle...
Bulldozer Maintenance Checklist To Minimize Downtime
February 2, 2022
Construction bulldozers, or dozers, are built tough, like the terrain they’re designed to handle. But they still need attention now and then. Regular preventive dozer maintenance...