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Three Trencher Maintenance Tips to Improve Rental ROI

A look at why following three key maintenance tips can help maximize the uptime, readiness and return on investment of rental companies' trenching fleets.

Routine inspections of a trencher decrease downtime and increase a rental company's return on investment.

PropTech is Now a Part of the Design & Build Phase

Today, we call this “proptech” (property technology), which defines a range of technologies that are enhancing living spaces such as security systems, communications networks, AI-enhanced databases, property management systems, entertainment setups, and m

As proptech helps new builds achieve modern regulations and investment goals, it should be considered as early as possible in development.

8 Reasons to Improve Construction Jobsite Connectivity

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)

Jobsite connectivity is essential for construction firms to ensure efficient project management, collaboration, and safety, ultimately leading to successful project completion within time and budget constraints.

Jobsite connectivity helps track equipment usage and performance, enabling preventative maintenance and repair to reduce downtime and associated costs.

Troubleshooting Floor Grinders

National Flooring Equipment

Tips on how rental companies can help their contractor customers troubleshoot floor grinders.

There are several steps rental companies can take to ensure their customers get the most out of their floor grinders.

8 Ways to Run a Better Construction Business

Everything I have learned in my decades-long masonry career is reflected in these eight lessons: Put your culture first, learn from your mistakes, share your knowledge, be confident, believe in the old and new, and always be a neighbor.

Put your culture first, learn from your mistakes, share your knowledge, be confident, believe in the old and new, and always be a neighbor.

Facility Flow, Equipment Placement, Image and Emphasizing Efficiency

Detmer Consulting Inc.

Columnist Dick Detmer explains how items such as facility flow, equipment placement and overall image can influence a rental company's efficiency.

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California May Ease Phase-Out Of Non-Zero-Emission Forklifts After 2026 Ban

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has updated the proposed new regulations aimed at achieving zero emissions from forklifts by 2035.

The proposed regulations will go through a final all-stakeholder workshop before CARB staff prepares the final proposed regulation for presentation to its board members in the fall of 2023.

What to Know About IoT Sensors for Long-Term Monitoring of Buildings and Infrastructure

AOMS Technologies

Construction contractors and owners are committed to ensuring their structures meet rigorous safety standards and all zoning requirements, but few consider implementing long-term technology to extend the lifetime of their assets.

What To Know About Sensors for Long-Term Monitoring of Buildings and Infrastructure

How Lithium Forklift Battery Data Solutions Can Help Solve the Secondary EV Market’s Greatest Challenge

Assessing the health of the battery, and accurately predicting its lifetime and value are all critical to the pricing of a used EV.

The demand for reliable and accurate battery data gave a few start-ups an idea for a business, as this data is key to determining the value of used EVs.

Disaster Planning: 4 Steps to Take on Your Construction Sites

Caterpillar - Cat

If Mother Nature strikes, will you be ready? Follow these proactive tips to help reduce weather-related delays and costs.

Don’t wait until severe weather shows up in the forecast to make preparations. Assign a team — including representatives from across your operation — to create a disaster readiness plan.

Today’s Equipment is Happy to Assist You (And Your Bottom Line)

Caterpillar - Cat

Driver-assist features like adaptive cruise control make car travel safer and easier. Find out how operator-assist tools can do the same for heavy equipment.

Assist features make a lot of sense if you’re trying to bring new or less experienced operators up to speed quickly on the job

The Impact Of Concrete Hardness

National Flooring Equipment

While concrete grades are important for building design, they are not always considered a priority during floor removal. To help contractors understand the impact of concrete hardness on tooling choice, let's explore this topic in more detail.

How Concrete Grade Impacts Floor Removal Methods

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