5 Trends in Construction Rental Equipment Automation

Tech is making construction equipment smarter, more autonomous and easier for end users. Here is a rundown of what to expect and how to ensure your rental business can adapt, survive and thrive.

September 9, 2022

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It is no secret that the rental industry continues to innovate to enhance efficiency and productivity. Fortunately, tech is continuously making construction equipment smarter, more autonomous and easier for end users.

And it's not even individual tech products and equipment. Now, construction tech equipment (robots) and intelligence are combining into autonomous robotic processes that are allowing rental businesses to adapt, survive and thrive in an ever changing environment.

Uncover the 5 Trends in Construction Rental Equipment Automation and the Companies Behind Them to uncover how your rental business can wield automation to mitigate risks and enhance daily processes.

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See More, Do More, Save More: The Construction Fleet Safety Advantage

See More, Do More, Save More: The Construction Fleet Safety Advantage

Join IntelliShift for a discussion by Erin Gilchrist, veteran fleet leader and host of Straight Talk on Fleet, as she speaks on how fleet safety drives success and learn how safety technology creates fleet visibility, cuts operational costs and protects your people and your business.