Project Uptime
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...
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.
Conex Box vs. Shipping/Storage Container vs. Cargo Container: What's the Difference?
Once you've decided you need a storage container, your next step is to begin researching different types of shipping containers.
United Rentals’ Guide to Renting a Storage Container
Once you have decided that you need to rent a storage container, several common questions are likely to arise.
Shipping Container Delivery
Having a shipping container delivered can be a simple process, provided you are prepared. There are several factors to keep in mind before your shipping container delivery.
Forklift Sizes: Types, Capacities and Dimensions
Countless jobs require a forklift. Whether you’re lifting items from warehouse racks, loading pallets onto a truck or transporting materials around a construction site, there’s a...
What Is the Difference Between an Excavation and a Trench?
You’re getting ready to dig a hole in the earth. The best piece of excavating equipment to use depends in part on what kind of hole you’re digging — specifically, whether it’s an...
Outdoor Weddings: How to Keep Your Guests Cool and Comfortable
Feeling hot, hot, hot might be fine for a reception’s conga line, but unbearable heat is not what you want people to remember about your wedding day.