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Work-at-Height Safety Education: How Rental Centers Can Reduce Fall Risks for Customers

Rental centers are experiencing a surge in demand as construction activity picks up across the country. Customers are walking through the doors looking for work-at-height solutions, and they expect not just equipment but expert guidance on choosing the safest option for the job. This is where rental centers can make a real difference. By educating […]

Liebherr Names GM of Corporate Responsibility: Building a Framework for Construction Sustainability

Building on Existing Foundations As Hobgood noted, Liebherr already has many strong processes in place. The structure for building a robust sustainability program is already moving in the right direction. This observation is important because it recognises that effective sustainability leadership often means strengthening and systematising existing efforts rather than starting from scratch. Many manufacturers

Work Truck Week 2025: Why Construction Professionals Should Mark March on Their Calendars

North America’s largest work truck event has officially set its dates for 2025, and construction professionals across every trade should take note. Work Truck Week 2025 will take place March 5-7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, bringing together manufacturers, fleet operators, upfitters, and construction industry stakeholders for three days of product showcases, technical

Choosing a Construction Vacuum: Key Tips for Dust Control on Concrete Job Sites

Selecting the right construction vacuum for concrete grinding and cutting operations is one of the most important decisions you can make for jobsite safety. Harmful silica dust particles measuring just three microns and above pose serious respiratory risks to workers, yet the human eye cannot detect these particles until they reach 40 to 50 microns

Carhartt For the Love of Labor Grant Fuels Skilled Trades Workforce Pipeline

Addressing the ongoing workforce shortage in the construction industry requires creative partnerships between the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. In a significant move to strengthen the skilled trades pipeline, Carhartt has announced it is distributing grant funding to help attract young people to the construction industry and ease the well-known workforce shortage. The

Dodge Midyear Report 2024: Construction Sector Forecasts and Market Analysis for Industry Professionals

Industry professionals tracking construction market trends received encouraging data from the Dodge Construction Network 2024 Mid-Year Outlook report. The forecast predicts construction starts will increase at a 10 percent pace in 2024, reaching significant growth across multiple sectors despite ongoing economic uncertainties. Understanding these projections helps contractors, project managers, and construction firms plan their strategies

10 Key Benefits of Joining the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing best practices and improving the safety of powered access worldwide. It serves as the collective voice of the industry while representing manufacturers, distributors, users, rental companies, and training organizations. For anyone working with aerial work platforms, mast climbing work platforms, or other