Project Uptime
6 Ways to Improve Construction Site Security and Prevent Construction Theft
Construction site security is more important than ever. Rising material and labor costs are squeezing profit margins. Thin margins and tight timelines leave little room for...
Excavation Sloping and Benching: Tips and FAQs
Protecting people working inside trenches and other excavations against cave-ins is critically important, as many cave-ins are not survivable.
OSHA Soil Types: Understanding the 3 Types of Soil and Why the Classifications Matter
Understanding the three types of soil OSHA recognizes is one of the first steps to performing safer trench and excavation work.
Trench Shoring vs. Shielding: What’s the Difference?
Choosing the right protective system is critical to keeping workers safe in trenches and other excavations. Shoring and shielding are two types of OSHA-approved systems. While...
Spoil Pile Best Practices for Safer Excavation Work
When excavation spoil piles are located too close to the excavation or left uncontrolled, they can pose serious safety risks, including excavation collapse and worker injury or...
United Rentals’ Equipment Agent Helps Customers Find the Right Equipment Fast
Identifying the right equipment for a job can feel like a project all its own. Very often, two machines that look similar aren’t interchangeable.
United Rentals Launches Leak Detection Rope Sensor for Data Center Testing
Water damage to servers and other sensitive equipment during data center testing can delay commissioning and cost owners millions.
Planning Generators for Events: Power, Distribution and Diesel Generator Services
Power generators for events bring sound systems, video screens, stage lights, food trucks, outdoor air conditioners and fans to life.
Cooling Fans for Outdoor Events: A Guide to Affordable Event Cooling Solutions
If you’re planning an outdoor event during the warm season, one thing your guests will appreciate is relief from the heat.
8 Tips for Parallel Pumping in Wastewater Bypass Projects
Temporary wastewater bypasses allow pipeline owners to repair or upgrade aging wastewater systems. To prevent a disastrous spill or sewer backup and avoid fines, pump redundancy is...