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URI Revenue Jumps 16% in 2019

Construction Equipment

United Rental reported 2019 revenue of $9.35 billion, up 16 percent over 2018, with rental revenue accounting for $7.96 The company said the increase in rental revenue was due primarily to its acquisition of BakerCorp and BlueLine, and said was 4.1 percent on a pro forma basis.

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H&E Revenues Decline 13% in 2020

Construction Equipment

Full-year 2020 sales for Louisiana-based distributor H&E Equipment Services were down 13 percent to $1.2 billion recorded in 2019. Equipment rentals accounted for $663 million, new equipment sales for $167 million, and used equipment sales for $153 million. billion from the $1.3 The company…

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Ram Pickup Sales Jump 18 Percent

Construction Equipment

Ram said sales of its pickup trucks jumped 18 percent in 2019, setting a record for the brand. Full-year sales for Ram-branded vehicles totaled 703,023, with pickup trucks accounting for 633,694 units. The company noted that the brand marked its 10th year since FCA split Ram from the Dodge brand in…

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Dollar Saving Tips for Contractors

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It may seem time consuming, but spending a few minutes researching materials and equipment cost could save money. Cut down on loss and theft by taking the time to create an inventory list of all the tools and equipment on the jobsite. Shop Around. Saving on small costs here and there can make a difference in the long run.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019. Service and update equipment regularly. Common jobsite safety risks.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

Levelset

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls accounted for more than 1 in 3 jobsite fatalities in 2019. Falls trigger a lot of OSHA safety inspections, and they account for half of the top 10 violations handed out by the Office. “Struck-by” fatalities numbered 170 in 2019 , accounting for 15.4%

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Among them: simulators that replicate jobs like earthwork or steel assembly done by heavy equipment. And, getting used to and consistently complying with new regulations could be a dramatic learning curve — one that contractors who are equipped with modern construction management software would be dramatically better prepared for.