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Project Uptime
Project Uptime
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Helping Power Plants Manage the Challenges of Seasonal Heat
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...
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7 Tips for Renting a Trench Box
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.
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9 Benefits of Using a Top-Notch Cloud-Based Fleet Management Solution
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...
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Lift and Telehandler Technologies to Improve Operator Safety
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...
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Finding Fulfillment while Making a Difference
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.
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She Built This City: Solving the Labor Shortage One Woman at a Time
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. But the...
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United Rentals’ First Female Branch Manager Shares Her Secrets to Success
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...
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Her Mission: Create an Even Playing Field for Everyone
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...
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How Technology Will Help Solve the Skills Gap in Construction
Construction companies are facing challenges in their search for skilled workers. In a 2019 survey from Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk, 80 percent of...
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The 4 Key Roles in Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Every time your workers enter a permit-required confined space (PRCS), they’re trusting that your company and its managers and field supervisors have taken the necessary steps to...