Construction Spending Is Down, but Equipment Demand Is Splitting in Two
June construction data shows broad weakness beside real pockets of growth. Contractors should read the mix before buying, selling, or relocating equipment.
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OPINION: Stop Buying Attachments for Work You Haven't Sold
Too many contractors buy a grinder, planer, mulcher, or specialty bucket first and then go hunting for demand. That is not growth. It is trapped cash with a coupler on it.
Rental Growth Is Quietly Rewriting Contractor Fleet Strategy
The rental market is still growing. The interesting part sits below the headline number: contractors are using rental as a hedge against uncertain backlogs, expensive machines, tighter service capacity, and faster-changing job requirements.
Contractors Are Buying Equipment Again. The Smart Ones Are Still Acting Broke.
Equipment World's 2026 contractor survey shows most buyers are back in the market, but the real story is more cautious than the headline. Financing is still tight, replacement windows are longer, rental is absorbing risk, and in-house maintenance is now part of the buying decision.
Equipment Insurance Trends 2025: Rising Costs and Changing Coverage Requirements
Equipment insurance premiums have increased 15-25% over three years. Understanding market dynamics helps contractors manage risk effectively.