When Point of Rental welcomed nearly 250 rental experts to Arlington, Texas, for its first in-person International Conference since 2019, the event marked a significant milestone for the rental software industry. After years of virtual meetings and remote collaboration, the gathering demonstrated the enduring value of face-to-face interaction in an increasingly digital world. For rental […]
The construction equipment industry has long relied on technical expertise and dealer relationships to drive sales. However, as markets become more competitive and customer expectations evolve, manufacturers are recognizing the need for sophisticated marketing leadership to maintain their edge. When JLG Industries and Jerr-Dan Corp., both Oshkosh Corp. subsidiaries, appointed Sara Vincent as director of
Environmental, social, and governance standards, collectively known as ESG, are becoming a growing focus for construction and engineering firms. As the built environment produces an estimated 30 to 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and accounts for 40 percent of energy use, the industry faces increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and clients to measure
Large-scale construction and industrial projects in Texas increasingly require specialized equipment that goes beyond what standard rental yards can provide. As demand grows for complete solution packages rather than individual machine rentals, the industrial equipment rental sector has evolved to offer integrated power generation, climate control, and compressed air systems that keep projects running smoothly.
As underground infrastructure across the United States continues to age, contractors and municipalities are turning to innovative trenchless methods to rehabilitate old pipe networks. Among these methods, pipe bursting has emerged as a powerful alternative to traditional open-cut excavation. This technique allows construction professionals to replace deteriorated pipes while minimizing surface disruption, reducing project timelines,
Installing large diameter pipe in underground utility projects presents unique challenges that standard trenching equipment cannot always address. When the Central Weber Sewer Improvement District in Utah awarded a critical treated water discharge line project to Whitaker Construction Company of Brigham City, the contractor faced a problem familiar to professionals in the underground utility industry:
The replacement of aging storm sewer infrastructure in coastal residential communities presents unique engineering challenges. Confined working conditions, tidal water tables, and the need to preserve surface amenities require trenchless techniques. Hydraulic pipe bursting replaces buried pipes without extensive excavation. This case study examines how the HammerHead Hydroburst HB100 hydraulic pulling machine enabled a blemish-free
The construction industry stands at a pivotal moment where the push toward fully automated job sites is no longer a distant concept but an unfolding reality. From semi-autonomous compaction rollers to machine control systems guided by 3D designs, the building blocks of automation are already embedded in modern equipment and workflows. As explored in How
The American Rental Association (ARA) Show has long served as a barometer for where the equipment rental industry is heading. The 2021 edition, held in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Resorts World, was particularly significant coming after 18 months of dramatic change across how construction businesses operate. With a theme centered
The U.S. construction industry stands at a critical crossroads. With population migration reshaping where Americans live, an aging built environment requiring massive repairs, and federal infrastructure funding injecting billions into new projects, the sector faces unprecedented demand over the next three decades. Yet the construction supply chain remains fragmented, unreliable, and ill-equipped to handle this
