United Rentals

Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian team members and customers!

Wishing a very happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian team members & customers! 🍁

Equipment telematics, paired with robust fleet management software, gives companies the data they need to make strategic decisions with sustainability in mind. https://bit.ly/45bL1HL

Boost Worksite Sustainability with Equipment Telematics Data In many construction companies, sustainability has moved from buzzword to business priority. Leaders recognize that reducing waste, conserving energy and lowering carbon emissions benefits workers, projects, companies and communities.

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. Do you know which hearing protection devices to wear on the job? https://bit.ly/3LKzVTl

How to Choose the Right Hearing Protection for Construction Work Both employers and workers should be all ears when it comes to advice about which hearing protection devices to wear on the job. Jackhammers, power drills, diesel engines — they all contribute to the common sounds of a construction site. But all that noise can be hard on the ears, causing irrevers...

We like to plan — even for the unplanned. Browse United Rentals' Power and HVAC inventory and see how we can keep your worksite running on full power. https://bit.ly/43sI6L9

We are excited to help kick off as the proud recipient of the National Electrical Contractors Association - NECA 2023 Industry Partner Award. Thank you to our customers and team for the commitment to continued growth and success of the electrical construction industry. We’ll be at the show all weekend so stop by booth #621!

We are honored to have been selected for the TIME World’s Best Companies 2023 list. We partner with our customers, communities and employees to create safe, productive and sustainable worksites, and this recognition reflects how we are delivering on our commitment to building a better future together. View the full list: https://bit.ly/44Q3FVq

We're excited to be part of BuiltWorlds 2023 Tools & Equipment 50, which illustrates top and emerging field solutions being leveraged by some of the largest contractors, engineers and specialty contractors from around the world. See the full list here: https://bit.ly/46sqhfU

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Purchasing heavy equipment for your construction business can be expensive. One way to lower the cost is to buy used equipment. https://bit.ly/44HvNKg

Heavy Equipment Financing: Tips for Buying or Leasing Used Construction Equipment Purchasing heavy equipment for your construction business can be expensive. One way to lower the cost is to buy used equipment. To pay for it without reducing your free cash flow or wiping out your cash reserves, construction equipment financing can be a smart option.

Come see us in booth E1345 at The Utility Expo in Louisvile this week! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LD4VEC

Dig These New Products at The Utility Expo 2023 | Cleaner The Utility Expo is the premier event for utility professionals and construction contractors to gain comprehensive insight into the latest technologies

Our equipment rentals go beyond tons of steel. Browse our Tool Solutions and find hand-held tools that are exactly what you need to get the job done right. https://bit.ly/3Lhs2o7

Assessing the hazards and following some commonsense precautions can help protect the health of cleanup crews. https://bit.ly/3R5S4hX

Safety Tips for Hurricane Cleanup Every year, hurricanes cause billions of dollars in damage across the country. While it may seem that the threat has passed once the storm is over, in reality, a different set of hurricane hazards emerge, making hurricane cleanup a potentially dangerous undertaking.

Are you ready to find a career you love? ​ is hosting a in , Georgia on Tuesday, September 26th!

We're looking for , Class A and B ,​ Reps​, & more! We have best-in-class benefits that will support you and your family, including paid parental leave, an employee discount program, vacation buy program, & much more. We also offer transition & career development support for both current and former service members and their spouses.

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Composite mats are a sustainable alternative for strong, stable temporary roads on jobsites, and they save time and money. https://bit.ly/47Yph53

Composite Mats for Jobsite Access: A Safer, More Sustainable Choice Project timetables are tight, so contractors need a good way to access the construction area, complete their work, and clean up and clear out quickly. Composite matting systems make it easier to achieve all three goals while protecting people, equipment and the environment.

We are excited to partner with Elliott Equipment Company to give our customers access to a new generation of digger derricks that help drive safety and productivity in the utility space. Learn more on Rental Equipment Register.

United Rentals is Rental Partner for New Elliott Equipment Digger Derricks The D47 features a 26,000-pound maximum lifting capacity, making it effective for a wide range of lifting and material handling tasks. It also has a 17- to 26-foot digging radius...

United Rentals has storage solutions of all sizes — for every industry. Explore our inventory now. https://www.unitedrentals.com/solutions/specialty-solutions/storage-containers-mobile-offices

If you’re looking to cut waste and boost profits on your next large project, an onsite managed tool trailer is a good place to start. https://bit.ly/3P4l2Mx

Managed Tool Trailers Cut Tool Costs and Boost Productivity Tools have a way of going missing or walking off the worksite, and you pay the price in dollars and lost wrench time. What’s more, contractors often overestimate their tool needs, buying or renting tools that don’t get used (but may still get “lost”).

Today we remember those who lost their lives and were impacted by 9/11, the brave first responders, and those who selflessly serve to protect our country.

Temporary construction heaters let you keep projects on track when the mercury dips, but they pose a risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning if not used properly. https://bit.ly/45ZpAut

Temporary Construction Heater Safety Tips Winter weather can put a freeze on jobsite productivity, interfering with concrete curing, making plaster brittle, turning the ground hard as rock and decreasing worker efficiency. Temporary construction heaters let you keep projects on track when the mercury dips, but they pose a risk of fire and c...

Keep the energy in the crowd going all season long. Sporting event season is here and so is our inventory of outdoor power equipment to see you through. https://bit.ly/3Z9Eb4s

Our sales training program prepares participants for a successful career, not just a job. https://bit.ly/461Gt7A

Sales Training Program from United Rentals Nurtures Future Leaders A career in sales is an exciting option for recent grads and career changers, but building a successful one can be challenging. That’s why sales training programs are so important. At United Rentals, future sales leaders get a leg up from one of the best sales training programs in the industry. An...

Did you know September is National ? Click the link below to learn about our 24/7 Emergency Response.

September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, but we’ve got you covered year-round with our 24/7 hotline. http://ow.ly/hTPG50Kw0NI

Wishing all of our employees and customers a safe and happy Labor Day! We hope you take time to reflect on the incredible impact of your hard work and dedication.

Grounds work season may be coming to a close, but our storage solutions are always open. Browse our inventory now. https://bit.ly/3XAuYj0

Planning and preparation is key for outage season. Here are some things to consider. https://bit.ly/43QFdD5

Best Practices for Outage Season Seasonal planned outages are an important piece to the power puzzle, typically done in the spring or autumn when electricity is in lower demand. They require a lot of planning, resources and budget but outages allow for routine maintenance, updates and fixes to keep the plant operating at maximum ca...

To keep workers cooler when temperatures spike, you need heat mitigation strategies at the ready. https://bit.ly/3QEl00r

Heat Mitigation Strategies to Keep Workers Cool and Productive Whether workers are laboring indoors in a warehouse or factory or outdoors on a construction site, working in excessive heat is uncomfortable and even dangerous.

An emergency response plan for construction sites that includes a severe weather preparedness checklist is a must. Knowing the steps to take before and during a storm or wildfire can help you protect your workers and your investment. https://bit.ly/44OZmdT

Creating a Severe Weather Emergency Response Plan for Construction Sites Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, windstorms and other weather-related emergencies cause billions of dollars in damage in the United States each year. On construction sites, severe weather can destroy work, disrupt schedules and injure workers. An emergency response plan for construction sites that inc...

Learn how one Kansas City-area construction company turned to United Rentals’ slide rail shoring system when faced with the daunting task of digging next to functioning roadways and utilities. https://bit.ly/3rSQ81N

Trench Safety Case Study - Kissick Working a handful of projects during Kansas City’s considerable sewer and storm water system overhaul program, Kissick Construction Co. is leaning heavily upon a tried-and-true method for securing its large digs. Brian Heastan, Kissick’s jobsite superintendent, frequently turns to United Rentals...

There are several types of scaffolding to choose from. Here's how to choose the right type for the job. https://bit.ly/3O8uIoM

How to Choose the Right Type of Scaffolding for the Job Scaffolding used in construction gives crews access to an elevated work area, often the exterior of a building. There are several types of these temporary structures to choose from. One of the first things a contractor should consider when setting up a scaffold is the building's design and the kind....

We’d bet sports fans are fans of comfort, too. Prep for game day in a big way and browse our Reliable Onsite Services inventory now. https://bit.ly/3KPPIjx

Great job today Graham Rahal. Looking forward to cheering you on this weekend.