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BigRentz is innovating the way construction equipment is rented.

A full-service online equipment rental network, BigRentz is the leader, and your "One Call Does it All" source for heavy equipment rental in over 12,000 U.S. cities.

BigRentz specializes in aerial equipment, such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, and forklifts; dirt equipment, such as excavators, backhoes, and skid steers; and job site services, including portable toilets, storage, and fencing, to meet the needs of businesses and contractors alike.

No single company can offer more equipment in more locations than BigRentz.

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What is a Shear Wall and Why Is It Important?

What is a Shear Wall and Why Is It Important?
We tend to think of walls as components that hold things up (like roofs) or provide barriers for privacy or safety. But a shear wall, also known as a structural wall, has a different function.
January 18, 2023
What is a Shear Wall and Why Is It Important?

Types of Foundations in Construction Projects

Types of Foundations in Construction Projects
The types of foundations used when constructing homes, bridges, skyscrapers, or superstructures differ substantially. Learn about the types of foundations from shallow to deep foundations.
January 18, 2023
Types of Foundations in Construction Projects

What Is a Construction Punch List? [Free Downloadable Template]

What Is a Construction Punch List? [Free Downloadable Template]
Struggling to figure out if you finished everything on that construction job? A construction punch list will take any guesswork out of the job.
January 18, 2023
What Is a Construction Punch List? [Free Downloadable Template]

Illegal Dumping Facts and the Consequences of Carelessness

Illegal Dumping Facts and the Consequences of Carelessness
Learn 17 illegal dumping facts as well as what you can do to help prevent this problem.
December 22, 2022
Illegal Dumping Facts and the Consequences of Carelessness

25 Must Haves in a New Home + Free Printable Checklist

25 Must Haves in a New Home + Free Printable Checklist
Build the custom home of your dreams with this list of 25 must have features.
December 19, 2022
25 Must Haves in a New Home + Free Printable Checklist

Home Building Checklist: What You’ll Need At Each Step

Home Building Checklist: What You’ll Need At Each Step
Learn what you'll need at each stage of the home-building process.
November 28, 2022
Home Building Checklist: What You’ll Need At Each Step

How to Build a Tiny House: 11-Step Guide

How to Build a Tiny House: 11-Step Guide
Embrace minimalism and enjoy small space living by finding creative ways to do more with less. Our guide for how to build a tiny house is just what you need!
November 21, 2022
How to Build a Tiny House: 11-Step Guide

How to Cut Concrete: 6 Ways For Any Skill Level

How to Cut Concrete: 6 Ways For Any Skill Level
These six methods will help you cut concrete, no matter how big or small your project may be.
October 28, 2022
How to Cut Concrete: 6 Ways For Any Skill Level

How to Prepare Your Diesel for Winter

How to Prepare Your Diesel for Winter
In this article, we’ll go over what issues diesel vehicles face in the cold winter months and how to prepare your diesel vehicle for the cold temperatures.
October 28, 2022
How to Prepare Your Diesel for Winter

What Is Grading in Construction? Types of Land Grading and How To Make a Grading Plan

What Is Grading in Construction? Types of Land Grading and How To Make a Grading Plan
Learn what grading is, the six main types, and how to read and create a grading plan.
October 20, 2022
What Is Grading in Construction? Types of Land Grading and How To Make a Grading Plan

4-Step Guide to Backfilling Trenches and Foundations

4-Step Guide to Backfilling Trenches and Foundations
Backfilling a trench or foundation can be tricky if you don’t know where to start. Here’s a guide to help you pick your method, material and equipment.
October 4, 2022
4-Step Guide to Backfilling Trenches and Foundations

The 15 Forklift Safety Tips To Avoid Injuries

The 15 Forklift Safety Tips To Avoid Injuries
We cover 15 important rules to follow for forklift safety to ensure everyone on your team safely handles these powerful machines.
October 4, 2022
The 15 Forklift Safety Tips To Avoid Injuries

85 Common Construction Terms Defined

85 Common Construction Terms Defined
If you’re just starting in the construction industry, it's important to understand the jargon. In this post, we define 85 construction terms you should know.
September 29, 2022
85 Common Construction Terms Defined

What Is Dewatering? 4 Methods for Your Construction Site

What Is Dewatering? 4 Methods for Your Construction Site
Dewatering is the process of removing water from a construction site and moving it to another place, like a detention pond or forest, to make the construction site safe to work on.
September 26, 2022
What Is Dewatering? 4 Methods for Your Construction Site

What is Asphalt Milling and When Should You Use It?

What is Asphalt Milling and When Should You Use It?
In this article, we go over the process of asphalt milling, what equipment you need, the types of asphalt milling, and how it can benefit your project.
September 14, 2022
What is Asphalt Milling and When Should You Use It?

Asphalt Resurfacing in 7 Easy Steps

Asphalt Resurfacing in 7 Easy Steps
Asphalt resurfacing is a relatively cheap and easy process that only requires 7 steps. Learn more about asphalt resurfacing here.
August 30, 2022
Asphalt Resurfacing in 7 Easy Steps

The 10 Best Work Lights for Every Use

The 10 Best Work Lights for Every Use
Find out what the best work lights for construction are and get some tips on choosing work lights for different jobs.
August 29, 2022
The 10 Best Work Lights for Every Use

How To Level a Yard in 10 Easy Steps

How To Level a Yard in 10 Easy Steps
Follow these 10 steps to create a level yard that prevents damage and improves a home's property value.
August 29, 2022
How To Level a Yard in 10 Easy Steps

The Forklift Stability Triangle’s Importance

The Forklift Stability Triangle’s Importance
The forklift stability triangle is the area between the front wheels and the center point of the rear axle that helps determine if a lift is balanced.
August 16, 2022
The Forklift Stability Triangle’s Importance

What Are the 5 Building Construction Types? [Full Guide]

What Are the 5 Building Construction Types? [Full Guide]
Learn more about the rating system for buildings that determines how fire-resistant a structure is.
August 11, 2022
What Are the 5 Building Construction Types? [Full Guide]

6 Important Forklift Safety Hazards

6 Important Forklift Safety Hazards
We cover the most common hazards and dangers operators should look out for in the work zone when operating a forklift.
July 25, 2022
6 Important Forklift Safety Hazards

12 Forklift Hand Signals Every Operator Should Know

12 Forklift Hand Signals Every Operator Should Know
Learn every major forklift hand signal, when to use them and how they ensure safety on the work site.
June 27, 2022
12 Forklift Hand Signals Every Operator Should Know

14 Aerial Lift Safety Essentials For Operators To Know

14 Aerial Lift Safety Essentials For Operators To Know
Aerial lift safety should be top of mind when operating these types of lifts. Read our essential tips to keep your team safe on the job.
June 15, 2022
14 Aerial Lift Safety Essentials For Operators To Know

What Is Trenching?

What Is Trenching?
All trenches are excavations, but not all excavations are trenches. Read on to learn about what trenching is and how it’s used in construction.
June 2, 2022
What Is Trenching?

BigRentz Achieves ISO 9001 Certification

BigRentz Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
BigRentz, the nation’s largest online construction equipment rental network, today announced it has achieved ISO 9001 certification, formalizing its world-class management standards.
May 13, 2022
BigRentz Achieves ISO 9001 Certification

Modular Construction: Reinventing the Building Process

Modular Construction: Reinventing the Building Process
Learn more about how modular buildings can help reduce waste and emissions in the construction industry.
March 9, 2022
Modular Construction: Reinventing the Building Process

How To Construct and Prepare Buildings in Wildfire Zones

How To Construct and Prepare Buildings in Wildfire Zones
If you’re building in a fire zone, it’s important to take precautions. We’ll explain fire-resistant materials to use and how to create a defensible space.
February 25, 2022
How To Construct and Prepare Buildings in Wildfire Zones

The State of Mental Health in the Construction Industry

The State of Mental Health in the Construction Industry
With suicide rates continuing to increase, more companies need to make an effort to increase awareness and decrease the stigma around mental health in the construction industry.
February 16, 2022
The State of Mental Health in the Construction Industry

Construction Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) to Reduce Runoff

Construction Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) to Reduce Runoff
Stormwater best management practices, called BMPs, are useful for reducing the spread of pollutants caused by stormwater runoff. This runoff poses a threat to the environment because it can collect pollutants from impervious surfaces, such as city streets and parking lots, and flow into nearby waterways.
February 3, 2022
Construction Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) to Reduce Runoff

Mapping Amazon Warehouses: How Much Square Footage Does Amazon Own?

Mapping Amazon Warehouses: How Much Square Footage Does Amazon Own?
Amazon has come a long way since its first warehouses were built in 1997. Now, the e-commerce giant has hundreds of warehouses for numerous distribution purposes throughout the United States and has even branched out into other countries, such as Canada and Germany. As of 2021, Amazon’s fulfillment centers average about 800,000 square feet in size. The total number of Amazon warehouses in the United States, both current and confirmed, have amassed approximately 319 million square feet.
January 7, 2022
Mapping Amazon Warehouses: How Much Square Footage Does Amazon Own?
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