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Contractor and Equipment Distributor Optimism Remains Strong

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 6, 2019
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Tools

Contractors and equipment distributors believe construction industry expansion is more likely than contraction this year, according to the 2019 Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Construction Industry Forecast.

The Unintended Consequences of Proprietary Equipment on Construction

by Liz Mathews | Mar 6, 2019
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Tools

Contractors and architects often select proprietary equipment to achieve short-term financial goals and streamline development, but they should be mindful of the hidden dangers in closed-system construction.

Five Ways to Avoid Tool Frustration and Increase Jobsite Productivity

by Chris Loeffler | Feb 27, 2019
Equipment | Project Management | Tools

On the jobsite, time is almost literally money, making it critical to keep processes running as efficiently as possible. Use these tips to ensure a productive jobsite and smooth operations.

Six Innovations Impacting Construction Equipment

by Stephen Roy | Feb 25, 2019
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Tools | Vehicles

In many ways, construction equipment manufacturers are starting to mirror Silicon Valley tech firms, with advancements in telematics, autonomous machinery and electro-mobility.

United Rentals Drives Efficiency and Excellence With IoT

by A. Vincent Vasquez | Feb 18, 2019
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Technology | Vehicles

As a renter of equipment, United Rentals focuses on driving operational efficiency and excellence in equipment delivery.

United Rentals Drives Efficiency and Excellence With IoT

by A. Vincent Vasquez | Feb 18, 2019
Equipment | Fleet Management | Heavy Equipment | Technology | Vehicles

As a renter of equipment, United Rentals focuses on driving operational efficiency and excellence in equipment delivery.

OSHA Finalizes Rule on Crane Operator Qualification and Certification

by Bradford T. Hammock | Feb 15, 2019
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | OSHA | Safety

Construction employers with employees who operate cranes should assess their training, certification and evaluation programs now to ensure they are fully compliant with OSHA’s final rule.

Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Eases Further in January

by Equipment Leasing and Finance Association | Feb 13, 2019
Business | Economy | Equipment | Finance

Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market eased further in January to 53.4, a decrease from the December index of 55.5, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation's January 2019 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry.
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