Equipment
Strategies for Reducing Diesel Consumption on Construction Jobsites
Electric equipment is on the rise, but for contractors operating with traditional machinery, there are still ways to lower diesel costs on the jobsite.
By Grant Zoldowski
February 12, 2025
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Equipment
by Grant Zoldowski
Grant Zoldowski is an expert in the environmental management sector with over two decades of experience. Currently serving as the director of environmental management at United Rentals, Zoldowski has overseen pivotal projects and environmental initiatives for over 17 years. Prior to this role, he showcased his expertise as a project manager at Burns & McDonnell and as an environmental scientist with ERS of Illinois Inc.
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