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Project Uptime

Creating a Severe Weather Emergency Response Plan for Construction Sites
Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, windstorms and other weather-related emergencies cause billions of dollars in damage in the United States each year. On construction sites, severe...

7 Reasons to Buy or Rent Electric Equipment
The construction equipment industry is changing gears, with more and more manufacturers shifting their focus to electric equipment.

Types of Generators: How to Choose the Right Generator for Your Application
If renting a generator is on your checklist, you might be surprised to discover a wide range of options available. There is a generator type for every application, from powering...

Floor Removal: How to Choose the Right Floor Scraper for Your Job
Before you can replace a floor, you have to remove the existing flooring. Whether you’re staring down at tile, wood, laminate, vinyl or even concrete, choosing the right floor...

6 Ways United Rentals Is Doing its Part to Help the Planet
Construction’s carbon footprint is among the largest of any industry. One area ripe for improvement is the sustainability of equipment used on construction and industrial worksites...

Sustainable Construction: 6 Ways to Reduce Your Fleet’s Carbon Footprint
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...

Innovative Construction Technology for Jobsite Safety and Productivity
Contractors today need to take advantage of every available tool to help them win projects, remain competitive and increase jobsite safety. Construction technology is one of those...

What Is an Air Compressor and How Does an Air Compressor Work?
If you need to inflate a tire or power an air wrench, sprayer, conveyor belt or piece of industrial farm equipment, you need an air compressor.

Shipping Container Dimensions & Sizes
Shipping container sizes and dimensions can vary substantially from unit to unit, which can make choosing the right one difficult.

United Rentals’ Guide to Shipping Container Site Preparation
There are many things to consider when renting a shipping container from United Rentals.