When construction companies look at increasing operational efficiencies, using technology to manage the rental process of heavy equipment can save time, money and resources that can be better spent in other areas of the business.
Three Transportation Technology Trends Impacting Construction
In addition to disruptions by COVID-19, the construction industry faces ongoing challenges with technology and workforce issues. Here are three trends that could affect the construction industry’s productivity, efficiency and profitability over the next six to 12 months.
Q2 Outlook Predicts Severe Declines in Equipment and Software Investment
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
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
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
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
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.









