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Portable air conditioning units are a good solution when you have a relatively small space that needs some extra cooling — a restaurant kitchen, a server room, a hospital room, a...

Pulling cable can be tedious and exhausting. That’s why it’s often relegated to apprentices on electrical or telecommunications jobs. For large commercial jobs, however, having an...

A portable restroom, aka port-a-potty, is a convenience and often, a necessity. At a jobsite, it may constitute the only restroom facility available. At a wedding, it may...

Built-in load demand can help you cut fuel costs and reduce emissions. Whether you run a power plant, refinery, industrial site, mining site or medical center, you’re mindful of...

When your crew is working in trenches 5, 10 or 20 feet below ground, you want to know the shoring and shielding equipment you’ve installed to protect them is doing its job. Pre-use...

Look beyond the purchase price when deciding to buy vs. rent. Looking to invest in some new tools for your crews? First, stop and make sure you understand the total cost of the...

Heat stress isn’t just for workers. Summer heat is physically stressful not just for construction workers but for equipment, too. Scorching temperatures, coupled with longer work...

Heavy equipment is strong but not impervious to misuse. Pushing it too far can lead to high repair bills and injured workers. United Rentals foreman and technicians have noticed a...

Putting wood together can be as easy as using a nail and a hammer for basic DIY projects such as constructing a basement wall with 2” x 4” studs. But weekend warriors often need...

A grinder outfitted with a cutting disk can make a quick, rough cut in a pinch. The Challenge: You need to cut pipe, re-bar, sheet metal or dimensional steel in an area where there...