Regulations & Safety

Interview: Will a ban on noncompete agreements affect US rental consolidation?
Published on: 26 April, 2024
Josh Nickell, VP of equipment rental with the American Rental Association, talks about whether the FTC’s latest move will change the landscape of the US rental industry
10 major rental firms, OEMs and contractors join forces for new sustainability group
Published on: 26 April, 2024
Ten major players in the construction industry, including rental companies, OEMs and contractors have joined forces to create a new group dedicated to making the sector more sustainable.
US Federal Trade Commission votes to ban noncompete agreements
Published on: 24 April, 2024
New rule could affect the landscape of the North American equipment rental industry, currently undergoing a wave of consolidation
ERA Convention tackles sustainability in rental
Published on: 22 April, 2024
Packed programme explores energy transition and decarbonisation
GSR targets young jobseekers with educational event
Published on: 18 April, 2024
Student event part of Made In Italy day in partnership with educators and association 
ERA launches handbook on sustainability
Published on: 16 April, 2024
Energy transition a key focus
Fall protection webinar: Vertical lifelines and anchorage connectors
Published on: 10 April, 2024
The SAIA’s Fall Protection Council will cover proper PFPE inspection and fit
Job hopping, remote working, and tech: How can construction retain Gen Z?
Published on: 08 April, 2024
What does Gen Z want from the construction industry? And can the industry provide it?
ESG reporting and the changing generational and regulatory landscape
Published on: 07 April, 2024
Younger generations want their investments to align with their values. The related ESG regulations can make that a challenge for OEMs.
A92.9 and A92.10 standards to undergo changes
Published on: 05 April, 2024
MCWP and MCTP fleet owners and operators to face updates on recently revised and finalized standards
Former Ramirent CEO faces criminal charge
Published on: 03 April, 2024
Tapio Kolunsarka reportedly denies any wrongdoing
Baltimore bridge collapse: Can engineers prevent similar disasters?
Published on: 02 April, 2024
Deadly catastrophe leads to opportunity for engineers to do more to protect the world’s aging bridges
How do you future proof your rental business?
Published on: 25 March, 2024
Joel Särkkä, CIO of Renta Group, offers his recipe
Nationwide extends ‘seatbelt for MEWPs’ to customers at zero cost
Published on: 25 March, 2024
Harness On prevents MEWP use without a harness and is being rolled out on boom lifts for free 
What to expect from the suspended scaffold industry’s new training program
Published on: 21 March, 2024
A new suspended scaffold training program will replace the current, decades-old version
Loxam hits €1 billion revenues in France
Published on: 21 March, 2024
Europe’s biggest renter reports 6.2% increase in revenues
Prepare for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down
Published on: 18 March, 2024
OSHA has shared several new tools and resources to assist workplaces in preparing for and participating in the Stand-Down
4 women leading the charge in industry
Published on: 08 March, 2024
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, here are four women working to inspire change in equipment rental and related fields
MCS becomes carbon-neutral supplier
Published on: 29 February, 2024
Speedy apprenticeship schemes receive accreditation
Published on: 28 February, 2024
Awards highlight progress of emerging talent programme
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