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Singapore’s access rental market: saturation and price wars
Shawn Ong, COO of Singapore’s largest rental company Galmon, explains the tactics required in a saturated market with a tough economy.
Using alternative fuels to ensure the availability of mission-critical power in today’s world
Global pressures on electricity networks mean mission-critical system operators rely on backup power more than ever. Proven equipment can combine with emerging technologies for improved resiliency.
Germany’s access rental market remains fragmented
A consistent economic powerhouse, Germany struggles against long-standing headwinds in this sector, which sees its smaller neighbors poised for growth
Utilizing crane attachments in specialized applications
With custom attachments, cranes can be used for a variety of tasks, mainly in shoring up foundations for bridges or other structures.
Results of Q2 ERA/IRN RentalTracker survey
Positive findings from European survey, but uncertainty over future
Omega Morgan tackles paper mill project at the Port
A paper mill drum pulper required specialized handling at the Port of Longview.
How Bowman Power eTurbo systems can improve power and reduce emissions
Julian Buckley visits Bowman Power to find out how their eTurbo systems can improve engine power and reduce emissions
Why the pandemic is encouraging more women to work in demolition
The global pandemic is changing the working patterns of millions of people across the globe. Holly Price, a director at Keltbray, tells Lucy Barnard why it is also encouraging more women into the ‘macho’ demolition sector - and the construction industry in general.
Construction equipment: Adaptable attachments
A growing demand for attachments prompts suppliers to focus on attachment durability and adaptability
Seizing access and rental opportunities in India
Access rental specialist RentEase explains how emerging sector in India is facing challenges and opportunities 
How Hydac could turn up the heat on rivals
Hydac unveils a new generation of cooling system that could change thermal management
The prosperous future of wind power transport
Rush of global interest means a prosperous future for wind power transport
Moving toward the infrastructure of 2030
Q&A with Trimble VP Bryn Fosburgh reveals a new vision for the U.S. system of transportation, and technology is at its core
Smart Machines Deere’s Path To The Future
New strategy plus ’new vision and operating model’ to accelerate the integration of smart technology
Managing safety and risk with demolition engineering
Thornton Tomasetti helped contractor DH Griffin with safety concerns on a major US project
Interview: Simon Meester, Genie
New COO of Terex Aerials, explains how presence in China helped it manage Covid-19 and drive growth 
Closing the door on a chaotic Covid-19 year
Richard Vann, managing director of international RVA Group and D&Ri columnist, reflects on 2020
Mega tower: the Mammoet LTC4000
Maximum freestanding height is often talked about in tower crane circles but a figure of 222 metres was probably unheard of – until now. ALEX DAHM reports on a new mega tower crane from Mammoet
Digital toolkit for rental
How can rental companies manage and leverage the increasing amount of data being collected from construction equipment?
ROI on asset tracking technology
Dick Klaassen, founder of Xeelas, on how to generate investment returns on telematics technology
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