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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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12 Best Cities for Construction Jobs in 2022

12 Best Cities for Construction Jobs in 2022
If you’re looking to start a career in construction, you’ll appreciate our round-up of 12 of the best cities for construction jobs in 2021.
January 7, 2022
12 Best Cities for Construction Jobs in 2022

How to Create a Mold-Resistant Home

How to Create a Mold-Resistant Home
Different kinds of mold can create different kinds of health hazards, which is why it’s important to keep your buildings mold-free. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can do so, ranging from moisture control to the kind of materials you employ in construction and maintenance projects.
December 21, 2021
How to Create a Mold-Resistant Home

13 Groundbreaking Futuristic Buildings

13 Groundbreaking Futuristic Buildings
As cities continue to search for new ways to expand urban landscapes with sustainability in mind, there are some already in development today. You might be surprised to learn that some of the most futuristic buildings are already underway.
December 9, 2021
13 Groundbreaking Futuristic Buildings

Mass Timber: Is Wood the Future of Sustainable Construction?

Mass Timber: Is Wood the Future of Sustainable Construction?
Buildings made entirely from wood are a rare find in modern cities, but engineers and environmental advocates are looking to change that with mass timber, a modern framing system that has transformed what we know about wooden buildings.
November 23, 2021
Mass Timber: Is Wood the Future of Sustainable Construction?

Proctor Compaction Test: Procedure & Tools

Proctor Compaction Test: Procedure & Tools
The Proctor test measures soil compaction to determine the point at which soils can most efficiently be compacted using construction equipment, based on their optimal moisture content and maximum dry weight.
October 12, 2021
Proctor Compaction Test: Procedure & Tools

How to Design Bird-Safe Buildings

How to Design Bird-Safe Buildings
There are a number of ways to address the problem, from screens to etched or fritted windows to minimizing lighting that can distract and confuse migrating birds. These are just a couple of characteristics of some bird-safe buildings, but the true definition is more detailed than that. So, before we go any further, it would behoove us to define exactly what a bird-safe, or bird-friendly building is.
October 7, 2021
How to Design Bird-Safe Buildings

How To Become a Crane Operator

How To Become a Crane Operator
If you’re looking for a career that is challenging, pays well, and doesn’t require years of advanced study and mountains of student loan debt, then a career in the construction industry as a crane operator might be just what you’re searching for.
October 5, 2021
How To Become a Crane Operator

Architectural Acoustics: The Art of Sound Design

Architectural Acoustics: The Art of Sound Design
When you think of acoustics, you probably think of concert halls. But musicians aren’t the only ones who benefit from good acoustics. Architectural acoustics are essential in ensuring sounds are transmitted clearly and effectively. They matter when it comes to keeping things quiet in places like libraries or museums, or in making sure loud noises aren’t too loud, in places like casinos.
October 4, 2021
Architectural Acoustics: The Art of Sound Design

Types of Concrete Blocks Used in Construction

Types of Concrete Blocks Used in Construction
There are two primary concrete block categories: hollow and solid. Both of these concrete block types are typically used during the construction of walls, but can be used for other purposes as well.
September 28, 2021
Types of Concrete Blocks Used in Construction

Contractor vs. Subcontractor: What Are The Key Differences?

Contractor vs. Subcontractor: What Are The Key Differences?
Business owners might choose to hire general contractors, independent contractors, and subcontractors for a variety of different construction projects. However, deciding which type of contractor is the best fit for a project requires understanding the key differences between each type.
September 27, 2021
Contractor vs. Subcontractor: What Are The Key Differences?

What Is an Air Change Rate and Why Is It Important?

What Is an Air Change Rate and Why Is It Important?
Why is this important? If your air change rate is too high, you’re losing air that you’re paying to heat or cool. If the rate is too low, your air is becoming stale and stagnant, which can also lead to a buildup of toxins, viruses, pathogens, and the like.
September 22, 2021
What Is an Air Change Rate and Why Is It Important?

What Is a Building Envelope and Why Is It Beneficial?

What Is a Building Envelope and Why Is It Beneficial?
A building envelope is everything that separates the internal building from the external environment, including a roof, doors, windows, floors, and walls.
August 26, 2021
What Is a Building Envelope and Why Is It Beneficial?

How To Get Forklift Certified + Common FAQs

How To Get Forklift Certified + Common FAQs
Learn what standard forklift training programs include, find out who certifies training, and know who should get forklift training.
August 24, 2021
How To Get Forklift Certified + Common FAQs

Creating an Effective Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)

Creating an Effective Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)
A site-specific safety plan is a risk management document written and maintained by the contractor to manage the health and safety of the construction site.
August 19, 2021
Creating an Effective Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)

What Are Floor Joists and How Do They Work?

What Are Floor Joists and How Do They Work?
Floor joists are horizontal structural members that span an open space, often between beams, which subsequently transfer the load to vertical structural members. These joists, part of the floor system, carry the weight of everything inside a room, including walls, furniture, appliances, and even people.
August 10, 2021
What Are Floor Joists and How Do They Work?

Brick Dimensions Guide: Common Shapes and Sizes

Brick Dimensions Guide: Common Shapes and Sizes
Learn about specified, actual, and nominal brick dimensions and the most common brick sizes. Standard brick sizes vary from country to country.
July 30, 2021
Brick Dimensions Guide: Common Shapes and Sizes

Rebar Sizes, Grades, and Types

Rebar Sizes, Grades, and Types
A rebar, or reinforcing bar, is a bar that’s used to reinforce and strengthen concrete under tension. It’s typically made of steel, though fiberglass is popular for certain projects because it doesn’t corrode and is non-magnetic.
July 27, 2021
Rebar Sizes, Grades, and Types

States Where the Most Home Development is Happening

States Where the Most Home Development is Happening
Rumors of a housing boom are abounding, but are they accurate? We've analyzed U.S. Census data to determine where the most building permits are being approved and what types of homes are being constructed.
July 22, 2021
States Where the Most Home Development is Happening

What Is Superelevation and How Does It Keep Roads Safer?

What Is Superelevation and How Does It Keep Roads Safer?
When a motorist drives through a curve, the roadway is often tilted or banked at an angle, making it easier to navigate the curve at a safe speed without skidding or tipping. This is superelevation at work.
July 19, 2021
What Is Superelevation and How Does It Keep Roads Safer?

How to Design a Net Zero Energy Building

How to Design a Net Zero Energy Building
The building sector emits such huge amounts of greenhouse gases that urgent action is necessary to avert climate disaster. Net zero energy buildings will play a big role in curbing global warming in the decades to come.
July 5, 2021
How to Design a Net Zero Energy Building

Full Commercial Building Renovation Checklist [+Template]

Full Commercial Building Renovation Checklist [+Template]
As you begin to familiarize yourself with the renovation process, you will find that renovating a commercial building involves many moving parts. Carefully executing each step of the process is crucial to the project’s success, so it’s important to stay organized and ensure that the project stays on track.
July 2, 2021
Full Commercial Building Renovation Checklist [+Template]

How to Dispose of Concrete Properly

How to Dispose of Concrete Properly
The majority of all C&D waste is concrete. This guide highlights the ways you can safely dispose of your leftover concrete after a project.
June 3, 2021
How to Dispose of Concrete Properly

8 Stretches for Construction Workers to Lower Risk of Injury

8 Stretches for Construction Workers to Lower Risk of Injury
One simple and cost effective way to minimize bodily injury before physically demanding construction work, is to stretch. Done correctly, stretching can improve circulation, flexibility, and improve your physical performance while on the job. Read on or skip to our infographic as we outline 8 simple stretches for construction workers to help minimize risk of injury.
May 26, 2021
8 Stretches for Construction Workers to Lower Risk of Injury

How to Prevent Noise Pollution in Construction

How to Prevent Noise Pollution in Construction
Noise pollution can have a negative effect on millions of people every day. These 8 tips will help you reduce sound on a worksite and lessen the impact of noise on workers and the community.
May 21, 2021
How to Prevent Noise Pollution in Construction

How To Write A Construction Safety Plan [+ Free Template]

How To Write A Construction Safety Plan [+ Free Template]
Crafting a thorough construction safety plan is essential in ensuring the safety of everyone. Here are some tips and a template to get started.
May 7, 2021
How To Write A Construction Safety Plan [+ Free Template]

Types of Bridges

Types of Bridges
Bridges, from Sydney Harbor to the Tower Bridge across the Thames to the Golden Gate, connect us and bind us together. They’re gateways to discovery — and the way many of us get to work each day.
March 9, 2021
Types of Bridges

The Rental Journal Podcast #24 – Chatting With Scott Cannon

The Rental Journal Podcast #24 – Chatting With Scott Cannon
Scott Cannon is the CEO of BigRentz, the fastest growing online equipment rental company in the world. Scott Cannon is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience successfully developing high growth in mid-sized companies. Scott talks about how he first got associated with BigRentz, how the company has evolved over the past few years and where they are heading.
March 9, 2021
The Rental Journal Podcast #24 – Chatting With Scott Cannon

Lean Construction: Principles Shaping the Future of Construction

Lean Construction: Principles Shaping the Future of Construction
As environmental regulations change and building materials evolve, going lean could mean setting yourself up for industry success by creating a culture built around innovation and efficiency. Resource scarcity continues to shape construction trends and influence how the industry might change in the coming decade.
January 22, 2021
Lean Construction: Principles Shaping the Future of Construction

How to Read Construction Blueprints

How to Read Construction Blueprints
Blueprint reading is an essential skill that workers in the architecture design and construction industry need every step of the way.
January 18, 2021
How to Read Construction Blueprints

BigRentz Names Tom Belmont Chief Operating Officer To Drive Operational Excellence

BigRentz Names Tom Belmont Chief Operating Officer To Drive Operational Excellence
BigRentz, the nation’s largest equipment rental network, announced that Tom Belmont has been appointed Chief Operating Officer reporting to Scott Cannon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
January 14, 2021
BigRentz Names Tom Belmont Chief Operating Officer To Drive Operational Excellence
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