Article: PW update: equipment.(rental of public works equipment)

Renting equipment is not unfamiliar to most public works departments; municipalities have traditionally rented equipment to fill gaps in their own fleet line-up during snow events, flooding, and other emergencies. But as the rental industry has evolved, renting equipment for day-to-day operations has become a more viable option for many agencies, and in some cases, a fiscally responsible alternative.

The range of equipment now available for rent may surprise you. Within most metropolitan areas, just about any piece of construction equipment can be rented within a couple hours. This was not always the case with equipment rental. "When I was a kid and worked in ...

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