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On large industrial and manufacturing sites, maintaining and managing an equipment fleet is no small or easy task. The United Rentals’ Onsite Fleet Maintenance and Management...

Sustainability in construction is a major concern for many project owners these days, and contractors who can demonstrate a commitment to leaving a lighter environmental footprint...

A group of employees at a United Rentals Denver branch was dismayed by the number of single-use water bottles the branch was purchasing. The bottles were unsustainable, and the...

In earthmoving season, earthmoving equipment is in constant use. To avoid downtime that delays projects, and to maximize the lifespan of the machines, heavy equipment maintenance...

The right equipment provider can help a refinery pull off a turnaround without a hitch and save money, too. Discover the secrets to an effective partnership.

Equipment is one of the biggest costs for many commercial construction businesses. In order to preserve your investment and maximize uptime, actively planning fleet maintenance is...

Getting a job done efficiently requires the right equipment, and that equipment represents a big chunk of a project’s budget, and the company’s budget. Doing the math on whether it...

Equipment, especially heavy equipment, is one of the biggest line items of any construction company’s budget. Making smart decisions about how long to hold onto these assets and...

America’s aging energy grid is increasingly subject to outages due to planned maintenance, overloads and severe weather events. What’s more, the substation system is undergoing one...

The catalyst in your reactor represents a significant portion of your chemical plant or refinery’s operating costs. Protecting it is key not only to your productivity but also to...