In construction, a reputation for efficiency can go a long way. It allows your business to move swiftly during projects, budget effectively and continue to have a consistent stream of revenue as you manage your jobs. For businesses that utilize rentals, there are a number of ways in which they can improve their efficiency throughout the rental process. From project forecasting to employee training, here is a list of strategies contractors can use to improve efficiency through their rental journey.

The joint action pledge sets a goal for highly efficient heat pumps to make up 65% of residential heating, cooling, and water heating equipment sales by 2030.

Technology is developing at a rapid pace to address construction challenges in new ways that are complementary to traditional efforts. Collectively, these efforts will position the construction industry to manage risk better and institute more sustainable business practices at a quicker pace. From operational improvements to strategic and competitive advantages, technology can be a big help and the companies that use it best will lead the rest of the industry.

Americans are abandoning areas of high flood risk in significant numbers, according to research by the First Street Foundation. Climate Abandonment Areas account for more than 818,000 Census Blocks and lost a total of 3.2 million-plus residents due to flooding from 2000 to 2020, the study found. Analysts combined historic population change trends with flood risk data, identifying climate migration patterns in areas with high flood risk across the U.S.

From a bladeless rooftop wind energy system that mimics the airfoils on a race car, to a troffer light fixture with built-in continuous visible light disinfection for hospitals, to a stone wool ceiling system that recreates the look of smooth, flowing plaster ceilings, innovation is plentiful in our annual 75 Top Products report.