Our blog for news and advice for increasing performance and productivity on the worksite.

Why rent or buy another machine when the skid steer you already have can do the job? That’s the money-saving idea behind skid steer attachments, which turn this already-versatile...

What exactly is an air handler, and when does it pay to use one for heating or cooling needs? An HVAC expert from United Rentals explains all.

Tools have a way of going missing or walking off the worksite, and you pay the price in dollars and lost wrench time. What’s more, contractors often overestimate their tool needs...

When you’re looking for design flexibility and fast, easy installation, modular is the name of the game. That goes for everything from closets to multifamily homes to trench boxes.

You’ve probably heard the advice to work smarter, not harder. In construction and industry, one way to do it is to lean on digital tools that streamline processes, save time and...

The right mini excavator attachments let you dig trenches, demolish concrete, move earth, compact soil and asphalt, place boulders and more. Check out five of them.

Remote tank monitoring makes refinery turnarounds safer and more efficient. Discover how it can cut labor costs, reduce waste and improve compliance.

In a typical year, more than 100 people die from working in a confined space, so it’s important to remind your crews how to remain safe. A toolbox talk devoted to confined spaces...

During summer heat season, power plants need to operate at peak efficiency or pay a price. Temporary solutions can help plant managers and engineers optimize output.