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Scaffolding used in construction gives crews access to an elevated work area, often the exterior of a building. There are several types of these temporary structures to choose from...

Buying used equipment can be a smart option for companies trying to preserve capital and reduce spending. Used equipment can cost as little as 50 cents on the dollar compared to...

An excavator is a large, diesel-powered construction machine made for digging out earth with its bucket to create trenches, holes and foundations. It’s a staple of large...

Why rent or buy another machine when the skid steer you already have can do the job? That’s the money-saving idea behind skid steer attachments, which turn this already-versatile...

What exactly is an air handler, and when does it pay to use one for heating or cooling needs? An HVAC expert from United Rentals explains all.

Tools have a way of going missing or walking off the worksite, and you pay the price in dollars and lost wrench time. What’s more, contractors often overestimate their tool needs...

When you’re looking for design flexibility and fast, easy installation, a modular aluminum trench shield is the name of the game. That goes for everything from closets to...

You’ve probably heard the advice to work smarter, not harder. In construction and industry, one way to do it is to lean on digital tools that streamline processes, save time and...