What is Modular Construction?

What Is Modular Construction? Modular construction is an innovative process with many benefits. With this type of construction, buildings are created as individual sections or "modules," which are constructed off-site in a controlled manufacturing facility. These modules are then transported to and assembled at the final building site. They use the same materials and meet…

Equipment Rental for the Mining Industry

Extracting ores, precious metals and minerals from the earth is a demanding process that takes a toll on heavy equipment. For many mining operations, renting offers the most convenient and cost-effective equipment acquisition solution. Renting provides a host of benefits, such as making the ideal match between machine and application to increase productivity and efficiency,…

How to Make Building Demolition Easier

The demolition of a commercial structure such as a warehouse, factory or office building is a challenging and potentially dangerous process. The job requires meticulous planning and flawless execution to minimize the risk of property damage and injuries. Demolition contractors must also take steps to protect the surrounding environment to avoid violating the increasingly stringent…

Lean Material Handling: Efficient Warehousing

Warehousing operations often require quick thinking and attention to detail. Your productivity depends on your management skills, the efficiency of the workers, equipment performance and a variety of other factors. Wasteful behaviors and inconsistencies in the workplace can slow down production times and increase operating costs. That’s why it’s so important to foster efficient warehousing…

Lean Construction: The Ultimate Guide

Efficiency can often be elusive in the construction industry, where over 90% of world infrastructure projects come in over budget or late. One approach that was developed to manage this lack of productivity was the idea of Lean construction. Lean construction looks for continuous improvement across all dimensions, but maximizing efficiency and reducing waste are common…

Equipment Rentals to Take Your Landscaping to the Next Level

When you’re trying to take your business’s landscaping to the next level, you need equipment that’s up for the task. The Cat® Rental Store is the industry-leading provider of high-quality earthmoving equipment designed for rugged construction and landscaping jobs. This guide to must-have landscaping equipment will help you choose the right compact machines and work…

Types of Industrial Construction Equipment

Heavy-duty equipment manufacturers like Caterpillar design and build high-quality equipment to meet the specific needs of industrial construction sites. Different types of heavy equipment serve diverse functions depending on the project and its size. Some equipment is multi-purpose, which is why you’ll often see the same machinery for entirely different assignments, like roadwork, utilities, commercial…

Equipment Rental for Industrial Siding Projects

Many business owners choose to side made of metal, vinyl and other materials when designing and constructing their industrial and commercial buildings. Siding provides excellent protection against the elements and can also meet the project’s aesthetic requirements.  If your company sells or installs industrial siding, you need specialized equipment to help you get the job…