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A store’s exterior is just as important as its interior. We cover the key components of enhancing your curb appeal, including parking, signage, and storefront.
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A store remodel can greatly boost your sales. Here are our data-backed tips for improving your layout, floor plan, displays, and shopping experience.
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How much space do big box retailers occupy? We visualize how six of the largest retail chains would be if they were combined as one large store.
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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.
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The trash tossed in dumpsters goes through a long journey that normally ends in a landfill.
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Construction play is a valuable learning tool for kids. We share 10 printable building activities for kids that teach them important STEM skills.
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The right height of telescopic boom lift is essential for the safety and efficiency of your workers. The following are some factors you should consider to choose the best boom lift for your company.
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It’s important to understand the differences between compact and standard excavation machines. Mini excavators offer some benefits compared to regular excavators that make them better suited to certain jobs. Standard excavators are also useful machines in their right. You need to make your choice depending on the job at hand.
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As a business owner, you should carefully consider how atrium manlifts and push-around manlifts differ when you need lifting equipment.
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What can you put in a dumpster? The answer seems kind of simple: garbage, right?
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You see them (and have used them) at festivals, fairs, and outdoor areas, but do you know how porta-potties work?
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Whether you’re working on a large construction project or handling debris from a home renovation, the final step is to dispose of the waste. Even everyday businesses require a dedicated method of removing waste from their site.
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Here’s what we found when we asked 1,000 Americans if they would be able to perform simple home maintenance tasks without Google’s help.
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BigRentz, the nation’s largest equipment rental network, has again been ranked as one of the ‘Best Places to Work in Orange County’ for 2019 by the Orange County Business Journal.
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BigRentz is offering a $5,000 scholarship to two students to help cover educational expenses toward attending a vocational trade school.
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Blindness, low vision, vision loss, and visually impaired are all terms commonly used in relation to people who cannot see well. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1.3 billion people around the globe live with a vision impairment of some sort.
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We cover 15 important rules to follow for forklift safety to ensure everyone on your team safely handles these powerful machines.
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When operating a scissor lift, it’s essential that all users are thoroughly trained to avoid tips and falls. Here are the safety rules and procedures you need to know.
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Construction work is a physically and mentally challenging career. Here are 14 construction skills workers should have to succeed on the job site.
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Given the growing labor shortage in trade industries, it’s incredibly hard to find skilled workers for your project or company. Here are 13 tactics you can use to improve your hiring chances.
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We surveyed 3,000 young Americans to test their knowledge of trade schools and learn possible reasons for the decline in interest.
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IoT has made it possible for hackers to attack things like cranes, coffee pots, office printers and more. We cover 15 of the wildest things hackers can use to invade your daily life.
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Our animated guide to construction exoskeletons explains how this technology works and how it benefits the industry.
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Construction technology advancements are changing the face of the industry as well as our physical world. Here are 14 of the most exciting advancements to watch.
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Hurricanes cause immense destruction to our communities. We cover the science and technology of hurricane-proof buildings and how structures are built to resist winds, floods, and debris.
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The unfortunate truth is that disasters happen. Even those who prepare for natural disasters, such as hurricanes or wildfires, may still suffer catastrophic losses. When these types of emergencies devastate homes and towns, individuals and families find themselves required to make several big decisions in a short amount of time, including whether they’ll stay or leave.
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If a natural disaster hits, you need to be prepared. Construction companies are often needed to help out with cleaning up after a large weather event.
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