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Q2 Outlook Predicts Severe Declines in Equipment and Software Investment

by Equipment Leasing and Finance Association | Apr 22, 2020
Business | Economy | Equipment

Owing to the substantial uncertainty stemming from both COVID-19 and the impact of social distancing measures on the U.S. economy, investment in equipment and software is projected to contract severely in 2020, to between -8.6% and -13.5%

Coach Your Way to Safer Drivers: How Construction Fleets Can Take a Play From Sports

Developing a strong and proactive safety culture inclusive of coaching strategies creates conscientious drivers dedicated to truly improving their driving.

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Equipment and Event Rental Industry

by American Rental Association | Apr 8, 2020
Economy | Equipment | Finance | Fleet Management

According to a recent survey, rental revenues are declining and are projected to significantly deteriorate in the coming months due to the coronavirus.

How COVID-19 Is Changing Temporary Site Services

by Chad Farley | Apr 7, 2020
Equipment | Safety | Vehicles | Wellness

During the week of March 16, temporary site service vendors, specifically suppliers of portable toilets, dumpsters, temporary fencing, temporary storage and mobile office trailers, responded to an industry survey sent out by ZTERS Site Solutions. Vendors from 35 states provided feedback on how COVID-19 is currently affecting their companies and how they anticipate the virus will affect business over the next few months.

State Elevator Safety Acts: Reaching the Next Level of Safety

by David Perecman | Mar 31, 2020
Equipment | OSHA | Safety

Fourteen states do not require elevator installers and repairers to be licensed, which puts elevator workers and the public at an increased risk of serious injury and death.

Patent That Idea: How to Navigate Patenting Construction Innovations

by James F. Herkenhoff | Mar 25, 2020
Markets | Tools

A contractor may have many ideas about equipment and process improvements, but how can they tell whether an idea is good enough to patent? Here are some questions a construction professional should consider to help make this determination.

Hire Safer Drivers With New Tool to Identify Drug and Alcohol Violations

The opening of the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a big step toward giving employers the ability to hire new employees without the chance of an unresolved drug or alcohol violation in their past.

Improve Equipment Maintenance with Information Technology

by Talmage Wagstaff | Mar 25, 2020
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Project Management | Technology

As CMMS systems, mobile device management and remote technical assistance prove their indispensable roles in equipment maintenance, some mechanics are trading screwdrivers for handheld scanners without much of an argument.

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Q2 Outlook Predicts Severe Declines in Equipment and Software Investment

Coach Your Way to Safer Drivers: How Construction Fleets Can Take a Play From Sports

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Equipment and Event Rental Industry

How COVID-19 Is Changing Temporary Site Services

State Elevator Safety Acts: Reaching the Next Level of Safety

Patent That Idea: How to Navigate Patenting Construction Innovations

Hire Safer Drivers With New Tool to Identify Drug and Alcohol Violations

Improve Equipment Maintenance with Information Technology

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