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5 key takeaways from Intermat 2024’s conference on energy transition
Published on: 30 April, 2024
Round table explores transition challenges
Q&A: Develon CEO looks to the future
Published on: 30 April, 2024
One year on from Develon brand launch, Young-cheul Cho reviews its development
Emergency hospital power, and construction
Published on: 28 April, 2024
The Portable Power Box from Makinex is designed to replace traditional gasoline generators, working very well indoors — and in silence.
Interview: Will a ban on noncompete agreements affect US rental consolidation?
Published on: 26 April, 2024
Josh Nickell, VP of equipment rental with the American Rental Association, talks about whether the FTC’s latest move will change the landscape of the US rental industry
Global Battery Alliance executive director on battery passports and a sustainable battery value chain
Published on: 25 April, 2024
The organization included battery passports in its 2030 vision report. Executive Director Inga Petersen talked to Power Progress about how battery passports can contribute to a sustainable battery value chain.
US demand spurs product innovations in telescopic booms
Published on: 24 April, 2024
With more units - and OEMs - coming to market than ever before, telescopic boom lift buyers face a range of options when it comes to their next big purchase
Clean revolution: Alternative power takes rental equipment by storm
Published on: 24 April, 2024
Equipment run by alternative power sources is becoming the norm in an increasing range of applications, presenting fleet owners with an array of efficient options
Loxam Powered Access CEO on equipment, costs, acquisitions and headwinds
Published on: 22 April, 2024
Paul Rankin shares the challenges and solutions in today’s international rental market 
Trackunit interview: swimming in a data lake
Published on: 22 April, 2024
Trackunit’s Soeren Brogaard on telematics and AI
Difficult times for France’s construction sector as Intermat returns
Published on: 19 April, 2024
Paris, dubbed the City of Light, hosts the Intermat construction show this week (24-27 April) after a six-year-long absence.
The AI systems used to fight energy waste on construction sites
Published on: 19 April, 2024
Contractors including Kier, Balfour Beatty and Bouygues are all using AI-enabled energy management systems in site cabins to reduce power waste 
Striving for greater ‘rentability’ in France
Published on: 18 April, 2024
As Intermat arrives, how is the French rental market doing?
New digital tools to increase rental efficiencies
Published on: 15 April, 2024
Software suppliers are helping rental companies gain deeper insight into asset tracking, emissions reporting and logistics 
Interview: Don’s Rental on the struggle of the independents
Published on: 12 April, 2024
Dave Dworschak, second-generation owner of US-based, homeowner-focused Don’s Rental, says it’s tough out there for smaller equipment rental companies in remote markets
RentalTracker survey: Europe’s equipment rental sector shows signs of life
Published on: 08 April, 2024
Survey by ERA and IRN takes snapshot of rental industry confidence
Interview: JLG’s Tim Morris on the access market and what’s to come
Published on: 08 April, 2024
Lindsey Anderson sits down with JLG’s Tim Morris for an update on what’s to come from the world’s largest access equipment OEM
Interview: Automating fuel management
Published on: 08 April, 2024
Xtellio, Western Global and Cooper partner on fuel management
Job hopping, remote working, and tech: How can construction retain Gen Z?
Published on: 08 April, 2024
What does Gen Z want from the construction industry? And can the industry provide it?
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