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Rental Business

United Rentals Acquires Ahern Rentals

United Rentals Inc.

United Rentals will purchase the assets of Ahern Rentals for about $2 billion in cash, as the equipment rental firm looks to expand its U.S. presence.

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No Guarantee of a Recession: Dodge Data Presents 2023 Construction Outlook

Dodge Construction Network

Dodge Data & Analytics Chief Economist Richard Branch delivered the company’s 2023 construction industry outlook, saying there is no guarantee of a recession. Avoiding one, however, will require taking a "narrow road."

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Project Management

Pros and Cons of the Diverging Diamond Interchange Design

In Tennessee a crew's unique approach to a massive $135 million project at the Interstate 40 & Donelson Parkway interchange, is creating more traffic volume for Nashville's busy airport.

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The Future is Now: Examining Construction’s Power Alternatives

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

With global initiatives underway to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, it’s up to construction industry manufacturers to find ways to lessen diesel’s carbon impact.

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The Contractors Best Friend

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 20: Getting Used to New Equipment

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After purchasing a new piece of construction equipment, there are some basic steps contractors should follow. For example, contractors should learn how to use the new technology features and know how to use the machine for its intended applications.

Fleet Maintenance

Winter Is Coming: Here’s Your Heavy Equipment Storage Checklist

Caterpillar - Cat

Prepping your machines properly for winter season storage will save you some downtime come spring.

Prepping your machines properly for winter season storage will save you some downtime come spring.

Training & Education

7 Truck-Loading Tips To Save You Fuel

Caterpillar - Cat

One of the biggest contributors to fuel efficiency (or lack thereof) is the operator behind the controls of your wheel loader. Fuel efficiency can vary between different operators using the same equipment in the same application.

One of the biggest contributors to fuel efficiency (or lack thereof) is the operator behind the controls of your wheel loader. Fuel efficiency can vary between different operators using the same equipment in the same application.

Construction Technology

Trimble at bauma 2022: Autonomous and Connected Equipment, Sustainable Tech

With its Trimble Dimensions event weeks away, Trimble revisits a list of its Greatest Hits from the past year, carting them to bauma for education and demonstrations.

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How Sanibel Causeway Reopened Less Than a Month After Hurricane Ian

When the most intense storm in Lee County history washed away sections of the Sanibel Island causeway, access to repairs and resources were cutoff. A joint venture between Superior Construction and de Moya Group restored the roadway in record time.

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Caterpillar, Hyundai, Manitou and Bobcat Unveil New Equipment at First Day of bauma 2022

While not every product will be available in North America, four major manufacturers kicked off bauma 2022 with new equipment launches.

The new, all-electric Caterpillar 301.9 mini excavator features the Cat Next Gen platform.

Rental Business

Adjusting Rental Rates

Detmer Consulting Inc.

Why rental companies should make it a priority to adjust their rental rates, delivery fees and other charges.

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The Contractors Best Friend

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 19: How Do Grade, Payload, and Compact Technologies Benefit My Operation?

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In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with construction experts from Caterpillar about the latest construction technologies and how tech can improve grading, loading and other operations.

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