Creating a Greener Jobsite
Industry is going greener, and construction is no exception. "Contractors are stepping up their sustainability game, not just in the buildings they are constructing but in their...
7 Key Steps to Avoiding Cost Overruns in Construction
According to a 2016 joint study from Dodge Data & Analytics and the Lean Construction Institute, 49 percent of “typical” construction projects exceeded their budgets according to...
Summer Fuel Versus Winter Fuel
Here’s why using summer fuel in winter, or vice versa, is a bad idea. Most construction work involving heavy machinery happens outside. And just as people tend to eat lighter in...
Big Boom: Top American Construction Hotspots Poised for Growth
The construction industry is booming in 10 key American cities, with another 10 smaller markets expected to expand dramatically over the next 12 months.
Flush with Amenities, Upscale Port-a-Potties Offer a Better Way to Go
Hardwood-style floors. Decorative mirrors. Toilets that flush. Sinks with running water. It’s hard to believe we’re talking about port-a-potties — or, to use a term befitting these...
Renting vs. Buying Construction Equipment: A Growing Trend
Tight lending conditions and lulls in development activity have led to contractors tightening their belts over recent years, and for many firms, that means renting construction...
Total Control Web-Based Rental Management: Track Your Rental Fleet in Real Time
Manage your equipment inventory and save 15%-35% in annual rent costs with Total Control. How much time and money do you waste paying late fees on overdue equipment, renting...
Running Hot and Cold: Why It Makes Sense to Rent HVAC Equipment
Upon first glance, buying certain types of HVAC equipment might seem to make more financial sense for companies that use it often. But there are a lot of factors to consider that...