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For many organizations, equipment rental cost reduction starts and ends with negotiating lower rates. Procurement teams spend months securing discounts, comparing bids, and pushing vendors for better pricing. But at scale, the biggest savings opportunities often come from a different place entirely: supplier strategy. When companies manage equipment rental needs across multiple projects, regions, business […]
July 20, 2026
As organizations grow, equipment rental management becomes more complicated. What works for a single project often breaks down when equipment is being rented across multiple jobsites, regions, business units, or departments. Different teams may use different suppliers, follow different approval processes, and track equipment in different ways. The result is often limited visibility, inconsistent costs, […]
June 26, 2026
Safety has always been critical in construction, but how teams manage it is changing. The days of paper checklists and manual reporting are being replaced by digital tools that make safety more visible, more consistent, and easier to manage across the jobsite. With multiple crews, shifting conditions, and tight timelines, today’s teams need systems that […]
May 6, 2026
Every jobsite is different, but one thing remains the same: safety is essential to every project’s success. During Construction Safety Week, the industry comes together to reinforce a shared commitment to safer jobsites. This year’s theme, “All in Together: Recognize, Respond, Respect,” highlights the actions that make safety part of everyday work. Here’s why it […]
May 5, 2026
Vendor relationships often start as transactional. A project needs equipment or materials, a supplier fulfills the request, and the process repeats. But as operations grow, that approach becomes harder to manage. More projects mean more vendors, more coordination, and more variability across teams. Without strong partnerships in place, those variables can quickly impact cost, timelines, […]
April 29, 2026
Before operating a crane, make sure to understand guidelines for proper setup, rigging, and lifting.
April 29, 2026
Procurement inefficiencies don’t usually come from one major issue. They build over time through disconnected systems, manual processes, and limited visibility across teams. As operations grow, those small gaps become harder to manage and more expensive to maintain. That’s why many organizations are rethinking how procurement is structured. Research reveals digital transformation enables typical procurement organizations to reduce process costs by 30%, […]
April 1, 2026
Equipment rentals are often treated as a straightforward line item. But across large construction projects, rental costs can quietly increase through small inefficiencies that go unnoticed. For procurement teams and leaders in the construction industry, controlling equipment spend requires more than negotiating rates. It requires identifying the hidden costs that accumulate across vendors and jobsites. The stakes are significant. […]
April 1, 2026
There are 10 types of forklifts, including warehouse, side loader, counterbalance, telehandler, heavy-duty, rough terrain, pallet jack, walkie stacker, order picker and reach trucks. Each type of forklift provides an essential function for various material handling tasks.
January 21, 2026
In the fast-paced world of construction, efficiency and agility are keys to success. Supply chain automation offers a solution to these traditional management approaches. By leveraging technology to optimize supply chain tasks typically handled manually, supply chain automation can help streamline procurement, optimize inventory management and improve logistics operations. Below, we’ll uncover what supply chain […]
March 15, 2024
In the fast-paced world of construction management, staying organized and efficient is critical. With the advent of contractor apps, project managers now have powerful tools at their fingertips to streamline workflows, enhance communication and drive productivity. In this post, we’ll explore some of the best apps for contractors available today, each offering unique features and […]
March 15, 2024
Warehouse logistics involves storing, handling and moving goods in a warehouse. Discover the common challenges, advantages and impact of warehouse logistics.
March 15, 2024
Commercial construction continues is a growing area in America. Our guide highlights the top construction companies in the industry and what they're doing well.
March 7, 2024
The construction industry is only second to manufacturing in waste generation. These construction waste statistics tell a story of tremendous strides made in the march toward sustainability.
February 26, 2024
The right construction equipment can make a job much easier. Here are ten of the top construction equipment suppliers.
February 23, 2024
Women in construction can take on any industry role and do it well. However, they are underrepresented in trade and executive positions.
February 23, 2024
Here are 68 of the latest construction statistics that illustrate the current construction industry, including spending, demographics, safety and technology.
February 23, 2024
These construction safety statistics outline the costs of workplace accidents and fatalities as well as the benefits of prioritizing safe practices. Learn how practicing safety in the construction workplace can save money, time and lives!
February 23, 2024
Learn about types of infrastructure, with examples of different projects that have made headlines and their impact on jobs, the economy and the environment.
February 22, 2024
Adaptive reuse is the act of finding a new purpose for an existing structure as a sustainable alternative to new construction. Check out these 5 examples.
February 22, 2024
Electric construction equipment is on the rise. From Volvo’s ECR25 to the world’s largest electric vehicle, dig into these eco-friendly alternatives.
February 22, 2024
From project management to designers to human resources, AI in construction positively impacts the industry and boosts productivity and efficiency.
February 22, 2024
Congress recently revived its commitment to United States Infrastructure. From clean energy solutions to new bridges and roads, here’s what you can expect.
February 16, 2024
American infrastructure statistics indicated a funding gap of $2.6 trillion in 2023. Due to underspending on infrastructure, the U.S. could lose $10 trillion by 2039.
February 15, 2024
BigRentz proudly announces the significant achievement of surpassing 14,000 construction rental equipment supplier locations nationwide, further cementing the company’s position as a trusted industry leader and partner to equipment rental houses of all sizes.
February 5, 2024
BigRentz announces a new strategic partnership with Billd to give customers access to financing options purpose-built for construction materials and labor.
January 26, 2024
Essential supplies for a successful plumber include pipework tools, wrenches, pliers, drain tools and select power tools.
December 20, 2023
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In this post, we explain how to tear down a shed step by step, the equipment you’ll need, and how to dispose of it with a dumpster.
December 14, 2023
Cement is one of the most used substances on Earth — but where does it come from? Our guide covers the full cement-making process, from extracting the raw materials to firing, processing and shipping.
December 7, 2023
Understanding the fundaments of construction site safety is key to preventing injuries and accidents. Use these 9 guidelines to boost safety on-site.
November 28, 2023
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