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By Ray Lagrandeur, Cooper Equipment Rentals. Published by Canadian Rental Service. An effective rental service department begins with having in place clear processes and standards.  Running a rental service department involves a lot of moving parts. You need to meet daily customer demands, but then there’s also the management of inventory, the ordering of parts […]

By Jason Bunston, General Manager Pump & Power, Cooper Equipment Rentals. Published by Canadian Contractor.   Every jobsite comes with its own challenges – but water shouldn’t be one of them. Heavy rains, rising water tables, and unpredictable ground conditions can quickly derail timelines, damage equipment, and drive up costs. Even minor flooding can cause […]

By Lisa Grago, CPO, Cooper Equipment Rentals. Published by Heavy Equipment Guide. Developing a strong workforce means attracting and retaining workers who can adapt, learn, and grow The construction industry is the backbone of our cities and infrastructure. It builds our transportation, office buildings, roads, and homes. Whether we realize it or not, communities rely […]

By Doug Dougherty, CEO, Cooper Equipment Rentals. Published by Heavy Equipment Guide. From sustainability to workforce solutions, rental strategies can help navigate big industry shifts in 2025 If the past couple of years have taught us anything, it’s that the construction industry is resilient. After some turbulent times, last year was approached with a healthy […]

TORONTO, February 5, 2025 – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”) is making bold moves to solidify its position as Canada’s leading independent equipment rental company with the acquisitions of Rent All Centre and Skyhigh Platforms in Ontario and Big Stick Rentals in Alberta. These strategic additions extend Cooper’s reach in both Eastern and Western Canada, […]

By Brett Moroso, Director of Operations – Canada East, Cooper Equipment Rentals. Published by Equipment Journal. By mitigating jobsite risk, we can reduce costs, keep workers safe and maintain productivity Construction is high stakes work. Whether we’re talking simple projects or complex hubs of activity with dozens of workers, all have varying degrees of skills, experience […]

By Justin Wharton, Director of Operations – Canada West, Cooper Equipment Rentals. Published by Equipment Journal. Aerial construction equipment has always required a heavier dose of caution than equipment that keeps operators closer to the ground. It also comes with its own unique risks ­— electric shock from power lines, weather events, falls from heights […]

By Antonia Edwards, Director of Marketing, Cooper Equipment Rentals. Published by Heavy Equipment Guide. What if I told you there’s a logical solution to construction’s labour shortage – and it’s right in front of us? A wide talent pool with the skills, work ethic, and determination to support the future of the industry. The solution […]

By Ray Lagrandeur, National Service Manager, Cooper Equipment Rentals. Published by RER. Service departments are busy places, and let’s be honest, sometimes chaotic. There’s a lot of coordination and thousands of moving parts, only some planned. As the saying goes, “plans are worthless, but planning is indispensable.” At the most basic level, you’ve got to […]

By Rod Stromberg, General Manager, Climate – Canada West, Cooper Equipment Rentals. Published by Heavy Equipment Guide. Several factors go into how a contractor chooses to power their job sites. The size of site, the number of workers, the length of the project, and the equipment and other materials being used must all be accounted […]