KHL: UCO managing director joins Ramirent

Bjørn Larsen, managing director of Norwegian rental company UCO (Utleiecompagniet AS), has joined Ramirent to lead its Norwegian business and become a member of the group management team.

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Mobile camera systems can monitor construction sites constrantly, offering specific intelligence about site conditions and personnel to anyone with access to the online software.

3 Ways IP Security Cameras Help Maintain COVID-19 Construction Health Guidelines

While construction nationwide has largely resumed after the initial pandemic shut-downs, the primary issue now is how to stay in business under unrelenting threat of disease transmission

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Why Contractors Risk Getting Stuck With the Bill for the Social Security Payroll Tax Deferral

The cost:benefit analysis of President Trump’s campaign-season tax ‘loan’ for employees is convincing big employers to opt out, but the program holds a special risk to construction firms

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We Need to Talk About Suicide in the Construction Industry

An often-overlooked part of workplace safety is mental health; and as the leading occupation for death by suicide, it is time to take psychological safety in the construction industry seriously.

Manitex Awarded $2.5 Million Crane Contract for Netherlands’ Coll Rental

The new order represents the largest single Valla order in the company's 75-year history.

Eligible contractors in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec) who schedule and complete a demo or walk-around of an ASV machine at an ASV dealer will be entered into the Win an ASV MAX-Series Lease Sweepstakes.

ASV Introduces Sweepstakes to Win One-Year MAX-Series Lease

Eligible contractors in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec) who schedule and complete a demo or walk-around of an ASV machine at an ASV dealer will be entered into the "Win an ASV MAX-Series Lease Sweepstakes."

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Why Your Rental Business Should Consider Going Green

With benefits like cost-savings, employee participation, and environmental impact, the question you need to ask yourself is: What can going green do for you?

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What Light Tower is Best for Your Jobsite?

Light towers offer enhanced levels of durability and value due to the multitude of options that are now available. Best Line Equipment says there's no need to compromise by settling for a one-size-fits-all solution.

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Milwaukee Launches M12 FUEL 1.6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum

The first 12V wet/dry vacuum of its kind, the M12 FUEL vacuum delivers 18V performance on a 12V platform.

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Lone Star LSGT+HDA Remote-controlled Tracked Drill

Provides precise and easy to operate drilling in geotechnical and soil sampling applications down to 100 ft.

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Milwaukee Tool Launches New M18 FUEL Compact Vacuum With Two-Stage Debris Separation System

The vacuum is engineered with proprietary two-stage debris separation functionality.

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Sunbelt Rentals Partners with Marine Corps Marathon

Sunbelt Rentals will have several team members, including veteran employees, family members, and those running to honor a veteran, participating in the now-virtual race between September 27 and November 10.

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Little Beaver UN-Towable Drill

Updated transport frame makes drill an even more convenient, easily transportable and safe solution for one-person hole digging projects.

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10 Safety Reminders for Managing Propane on Construction Jobsites

These reminders can keep crews safe and in command around propane-powered light construction equipment.

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Maxim Crane Works Acquires U.S. Branches of NCSG Crane and Heavy Haul

Maxim Crane Works L.P. has acquired the U.S. assets and locations of Canadian-based crane and heavy haul company NCSG Heavy Haul.

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POWR2 12-panel Solar Trailer for the POWRBANK Renewable Power System

The solar trailer is for use in conjunction with the POWRBANK Renewable Power System.

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IMT CAS40PL Air Compressor

Aluminum canopy and air end reduce weight more than 40% over the previous model.

It’s important to remember that a JSA is a living, ever-changing document. Employees should constantly be on the lookout for all of the hazards listed.

Questions to Ask About Your Construction Jobsite Safety Analysis

There are many ways to create Jobsite Safety Analysis (JSA) lists but an effective approach is to create a living document based on feedback from employees.

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Merlo’s P27.6PLUS Telehandler

The P27.6PLUS has a lower center of gravity for increased machine stability, traction, and nimbleness, and is approved for towing trailers.

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Manitou Adds MLT 420 Compact Telescopic Loader

The MLT 420 is the most compact Manitou telescopic loader, navigating in confined spaces and offering all the advantages of a loader, telehandler, and industrial forklift combined.

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JLG Industries Supports AEM's Equipped To Vote Campaign

Company encourages team members to exercise their right to vote.

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Select Crane Sales Adds to Bare Rental Fleet

Realizing that owner operators and construction companies were hesitant to make large equipment purchases, Select Crane decided to offer more of its inventory available for bare rental.

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JLG Deploys KINETIC COVID-19 Safety Wearables at Facilities

New contact tracing and real-time proximity alert technologies for enabling a safer work environment.

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Baird/RER Survey Shows Small Rental Improvement in July, August

The demand for rental equipment continued its solid improvement relative to the second quarter of 2020, according to a “snap” intra-quarter survey gauging business trends in July and August from 90 respondents.

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Cat Releases Temporary Connection Boxes for Mobile Generator Sets

These facility connection boxes provide an easily accessible docking station to quickly connect a rental generator set to a building's electrical system, delivering temporary power in a matter of seconds.

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Felling Trailers’ Custom FT-40-2 Triple Reel Trailer Right on Spec

Vermeer Southeast Sales & Service worked with Felling Trailers’ Utility & Telecom Product Manager, Mark Rapp, to build a custom FT-40-2 Triple Reel trailer to meet the customer’s specifications.

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WORX 40V Hydroshot Packs ULTRA Portable Cleaning Power

The new Hydroshot combines two 20V MAX Lithium 4.0 Ah batteries to deliver pressurized water up to 725 psi. This is more than 11 times higher than the water pressure produced by a standard garden hose and nozzle.

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Hilti Launches Four-in-One Installation Drill Driver

The SFE 2-A12 multi-head drill driver is designed to reach places that a common tool in its class cannot.