Sarah Webb

Editor at IRONMARKETS

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Articles

The CTL Features Rental Companies Should Include in Their Fleet

Sep 11, 2023 | forconstructionpros.com | Sarah Webb

Few things in life are constant—except change, that is. That concept also applies to the range of compact track loader (CTL) features that rental companies should have in their fleet for their construction customers. “Contractors’ jobs are constantly changing, which means their machine needs are also altering with each new and unique job,” says Luke Gribble, solutions marketing manager, John Deere.
The Ins and Outs of E-Commerce Rental Platforms

Sep 10, 2023 | forconstructionpros.com | Sarah Webb

These days, a lot of transactions are completed online instead of over the phone or in person, so why can’t equipment rentals be done the same way? Kevin Forestell, CEO of Dozr, and Manish Bhalla, founder and CEO at FATbit Technologies, parent company of Yo!Rent, explain the ins and outs of e-commerce rental marketplace solutions for the heavy equipment industry. Forestell: We’re really a way for rental houses to connect with contractors online.
How Rental Companies Can Educate Customers on Trenching

Aug 28, 2023 | forconstructionpros.com | Sarah Webb

Soil type, jobsite size, maintenance requirements—these are just a few of the items rental companies should encourage irrigation professionals to consider before they begin a project that involves trenching. Experts from Vermeer Corp. and Little Beaver expand on what irrigation pros should know before they trench. The first and most important safety measure when doing any work underground starts before the project.
Editor's Note: The Strong Rental Companies Survive

Aug 24, 2023 | forconstructionpros.com | Sarah Webb

It’s no secret that the rental industry has experienced quite a few obstacles over the last several years—inflation, supply chain pressures and labor constraints to name a few. These issues have created challenges to be sure, but they’ve also presented opportunities for new software and technology to ease rental company owners’ headaches, for rental companies to practice lean management and streamline their operations, for equipment manufacturers to design new machinery to fill the labor gaps.
Building up a Rental Business

Aug 22, 2023 | forconstructionpros.com | Sarah Webb

When Andrew Heesacker came to Arvada Rent-Alls in 2013, the company’s customer base heavily consisted of homeowners, with the company providing rentals on service items such as lawn mowers and snow blowers. Heesacker’s father had owned the business since 1986, and while Heesacker had gained several years of experience through high school and during college, he deems the job he got after college at Neff Rental (from 2007 to 2013) in Florida as his “official” start in the rental industry.
MEWP Accidents: Why can’t we eliminate them?

Aug 20, 2023 | forconstructionpros.com | Sarah Webb

Accident data involving mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) has been monitored for decades. A notable report issued by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), covering the U.S. between 1992 and 1999, stated that an average of 26 construction workers die each year from using aerial lifts—this comprised 2-3 percent of all construction deaths.
ARA Revises Forecast for Rental and Construction Industries

Aug 14, 2023 | forconstructionpros.com | Sarah Webb

The American Rental Association (ARA) updated its forecast for the construction and industrial equipment rental industry, presenting significant changes in the economic forecast. In the previous forecast, CIE rental revenue was expected to reach $45.5 billion in 2023 and $46.7 billion in 2024. With new considerations, the CIE rental revenue is expected to total $56 billion this year and $59 billion in 2024.
Spouting Water Feature Knowledge: What to Know About the Process

Aug 13, 2023 | greenindustrypros.com | Sarah Webb

When it comes to installing water features, the process is much easier if hardscape contractors have already established a clear flow of procedures. Evan Hill, owner at Earth Works Outdoor Builders in South Lyon, Mich., discusses the process his company follows and offers advice for other hardscape contractors interested in offering water feature installations.
What to Know About Adding Compact Lifts to Your Rental Fleet

Jul 24, 2023 | forconstructionpros.com | Sarah Webb

Compact lifts, atrium lifts, compact crawler lifts, spider lifts—no matter what you call them, these types of lifts have been taking up conversation space in the rental segment as of late, despite their relatively smaller size. "Traditional aerial work platforms were limited by their size, weight and maneuverability, making them less suitable for accessing tight and complex jobsites,” says Tom Schneider, vice president of operations at Tracked Lifts.
Top 5 Ways to Prioritize Customer Relations

Jul 23, 2023 | forconstructionpros.com | Sarah Webb

At Boland Equipment Rentals (BER), customer service isn't a "nice to have." It's a "must-have." "As a small company, we are able to capitalize on our relationships with our customers.