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title: "The klarx Blog - Useful Information, Trends & Innovations"
description: "klarx Blog: News, guides and trends about construction machinery, construction sites and the construction industry – compact and practical for your construction project."
url: "/en/blog"
lang: en
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# The klarxCADEMY

Insights, trends & news

- [Our first Build Week: What happens when AI rents construction equipment?](/en/blog/our-first-build-week): From October 26 to 30, klarx showcases a new software feature every day. Built so you have more time for building.
- [Cost Optimization in Construction Equipment Rental – Why Daily Rental Prices Aren't the Whole Story](/en/blog/cost-optimization-in-construction-equipment-rental-why-daily-rental-prices-arent-the-whole-story): Cost optimization in construction equipment rental: Learn why pure rental prices can be misleading and how to keep all cost factors in view.
- [Construction Equipment Trade Shows and Their Topics – Bauma Munich](/en/blog/construction-equipment-trade-shows-and-their-topics-bauma-munich): Construction equipment trade shows such as BAUMA are important meeting points for industry experts. An overview of the largest and most important trade shows in the construction industry.
- [Telescopic Loader or Wheel Loader, Which Machine for What Purpose?](/en/blog/telehandler-or-wheel-loader-which-machine-for-what-job): In klarx's rental business, telescopic loaders and wheel loaders are classics. But which machine should be used for which application?
- [Energy Transition Efficiency: What Habeck's Easter Package Means for the Construction Industry](/en/blog/energy-efficiency-transition-what-habecks-easter-package-means-for-the-construction-industry): What's behind the federal government's Easter Package? What goals are pursued in the Easter Package and how do its contents affect the construction industry?
- [Checklist for Crane Rental at klarx](/en/blog/checklist-for-crane-rental-at-klarx): Crane rental: Important information about notice periods for cancellation, on-site inspections, and minimum rental periods for your next construction project – with guide available for download
- [klarx Introduces its Partners: Strobl](/en/blog/strobl-partner-of-the-klarx-logistics-center): Strobl and klarx together offer construction dryers, ventilation equipment and other construction equipment for rent. Immediately available at the klarx logistics center in Munich
- [Hygiene Rules on Construction Sites](/en/blog/hygiene-rules-on-construction-sites): Important hygiene rules on construction sites in times of coronavirus and beyond—learn how you can protect your employees from illness.
- [Forklift Insurance and Technical Safety in Focus](/en/blog/forklift-technical-safety-and-individual-insurance-coverage-in-focus): Over 30,000 workplace accidents involving forklifts are registered. Is forklift insurance worthwhile?
- [Defect in Rented Cranes: How to Behave Correctly](/en/blog/defect-in-rented-cranes-how-to-handle-it): You have rented a crane and discover that disturbances or defects occur during your rental period? We explain what you can do and how to behave correctly
- [Construction Industry 2024](/en/blog/construction-industry-2024): The construction industry is in constant change and faces many challenges. These 5 innovations will drive transformation in 2024
- [The 5 Most Extreme Work Platforms in the World](/en/blog/the-5-most-extreme-work-platforms-in-the-world): Which are the world's largest work platforms? We show the 5 most extreme machines and which manufacturers produce these XXL work platforms
- [Cranes in Winter: How to Winterize Your Crane on the Construction Site](/en/blog/cranes-in-winter): Cranes in Winter: How to winterize your crane on the construction site and when snow becomes a hazard
- [Digital Rental Experience and Telematics](/en/blog/digital-rental-experience-and-telematics-at-klarx-logistics-center): With klarx's logistics center, customers gain new possibilities for digital construction equipment rental. A preview
- [Welcome to the Future – klarx Opens Its Logistics Center](/en/blog/welcome-to-the-future-klarx-opens-its-logistics-center): The klarx logistics center is now officially open. This makes construction equipment rental in Munich even faster, easier, and more cost-effective.
- [Sustainable Construction: Cement from Waste Materials - for a Smaller Ecological Footprint](/en/blog/sustainable-building-with-cement-from-waste-materials): Sustainable construction with cement - 5 studies and research projects on how the use of cement can be made more sustainable.
- [klarx at bauma 2022](/en/blog/klarx-at-bauma-2022): What we showcased at our booth at bauma 2022 and the highlights we're taking away – a bauma recap from klarx
- [Construction Industry Forecast 2025: Construction Projects with Modern Machinery](/en/blog/construction-industry-forecast-2025): Learn how digitalization and modern machinery are making the construction industry more sustainable and efficient by 2025.
- [Skatepark Project – Behind the Scenes with Schneestern and klarx](/en/blog/skatepark-project-behind-the-scenes-with-schneestern-and-klarx): Building projects to project success – following this motto, we support Schneestern in building a skatepark in Hirschgarten in Munich
- [With plancraft and klarx for Greater Planning Security in Project Planning](/en/blog/planning-security-made-simple-with-plancraft-and-klarx): We present plancraft and the klarxMANAGER to you, with which you can easily plan, document, and manage your construction process together 
- [How Pipeline Builders Master the Challenges of the Energy Transition](/en/blog/how-pipe-builders-master-the-challenges-of-the-energy-transition): Construction industry in transition: klarx in interview with Christopher Geng about how pipeline builders master the challenges of the energy transition
- [How Long Does It Take to Dig a Hole with an Excavator](/en/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-dig-a-hole-with-an-excavator): Learn in three simple steps how long it takes to dig a hole with a mini excavator. Tips & tricks for excavators included.
- [Procurement of Construction Equipment: Should I Buy, Lease, or Rent?](/en/blog/buy-lease-or-rent-construction-equipment): Rent, lease, or buy construction equipment? We clarify the advantages and disadvantages and explain which option is best for your construction project
- [klarx Builds on a Green Future – Drone Footage of PV Systems](/en/blog/klarx-builds-towards-a-green-future-drone-footage-of-pv-systems): How we work with customers to promote sustainable construction and realize projects nationwide in the areas of solar, photovoltaic, energy renovation, and pipeline construction
- [ESG Criteria in the Construction Industry – Significance and Implementation](/en/blog/esg-criteria-in-construction-significance-and-implementation): What does ESG mean? How do ESG criteria affect the construction industry and what opportunities and risks do they bring to companies?
- [Concrete Recycling – Recycled Concrete in the Construction Industry](/en/blog/recycled-concrete-in-the-construction-industry): Concrete recycling is becoming increasingly relevant to the construction industry. Everything about how recycled concrete works and its advantages
- [Digitalization in Construction Leads to World Record](/en/blog/digitalization-in-construction-achieves-world-record): For an Audi Nines project, klarx provided excavators to build halfpipes – all in pursuit of a new world record
- [Construction Trends 2020: Digitalization, PPP and Sustainability](/en/blog/construction-trends-2020-digitalization-ppp-and-sustainability): What are the most important construction trends in 2020? What should the construction industry prepare for and which trends will have the greatest impact.
- [The klarx Logistics Center – How Perfect Customer Experience is Created](/en/blog/how-klarxs-logistics-center-creates-the-perfect-customer-experience): The klarx logistics center in Munich during construction. Get an insight into the development of a new customer experience.
- [The klarx Logistics Center – Experiences On-Site](/en/blog/the-klarx-logistics-center-on-site-experiences): The klarx logistics center is the future of digital construction equipment rental. What happens on-site and how rental processes are becoming even more efficient
- [Cranes of Superlatives – The Strongest Cranes in the World](/en/blog/cranes-of-superlatives-the-strongest-cranes-in-the-world): What are the largest and strongest cranes in the world, and which crane is the smallest among the giants? We present the cranes of superlatives
- [klarx in new design: The relaunch of our website](/en/blog/klarx-in-new-design-the-relaunch-of-our-website): klarx presents itself with a new website that makes it even easier for customers to rent construction equipment, discover klarx Packages, and much more
- [Winter Maintenance with the Right Machines – Safely Through Snow and Ice](/en/blog/winter-maintenance-with-the-right-machines-safely-through-snow-and-ice): Winter maintenance: What are your snow and ice clearing obligations in winter and what are the right machines for snow and ice?
- [8 Tips for Energy-Efficient Work on the Construction Site](/en/blog/8-tips-for-energy-efficient-work-on-the-job-site): Increase the energy efficiency of work on your construction site with these 8 tips and learn why energy saving is so relevant.
- [The Story Behind klarx's Logistics Center](/en/blog/the-story-of-klarxs-logistics-center): klarx's logistics center in Munich opens in August. Learn how the idea came about and why it's important for the digital rental of construction equipment
- [Construction Project Solar Systems – The Path to Greater Sustainability](/en/blog/solar-installation-projects-the-path-to-greater-sustainability): How do solar systems make the world greener and more sustainable? We name the advantages and show a construction project in Sengenthal with a 7.7 MW system.
- [Construction Industry 2023 – These are the Trends and Challenges](/en/blog/construction-industry-2023-trends-and-challenges-ahead): What awaits the construction industry in 2023? What can we look forward to and what challenges will we face? These are the construction trends for 2023.
- [klarx's Logistics Center – Experience an Even Better Rental Process](/en/blog/klarxs-logistics-center-experience-an-even-better-rental-process): The logistics center brings exciting benefits for customers and rental partners. We explain the advantages.
- [Is a Crane License Required?](/en/blog/is-a-crane-license-required): Learn when a crane license is mandatory, how long it is valid, and what costs you can expect. A comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about crane licenses.
- [klarx Launches Its Own App – Rent Construction Machinery Even More Easily](/en/blog/klarx-launches-its-own-app): The klarx app is here! We explain what advantages the app offers when renting construction machinery and what features are new in this article.
- [The 5 Largest and Most Powerful Dump Trucks in the World](/en/blog/the-5-largest-and-strongest-dump-trucks-in-the-world): What are the 5 largest dump trucks in the world and where are they used? klarx presents them
- [Do I need an excavator license](/en/blog/do-i-need-an-excavator-license): Who is allowed to operate an excavator and what regulations apply? Everything you need to know about excavator licenses and legal requirements.
- [The First Construction Machine Leaves the klarx Logistics Center](/en/blog/the-first-construction-machine-leaves-klarxs-logistics-center): The first construction machine leaves the klarx logistics center. Discover how simple the rental process at klarx is and what advantages it offers
- [klarxMANAGER – The Solution for Digital Construction Equipment Rental](/en/blog/klarxmanager-the-digital-solution): Learn more about the klarxMANAGER, the digital solution for easy and transparent construction equipment rental. Save time and money
- [Sustainability in the Construction Industry: Challenges and Solution Approaches](/en/blog/sustainability-in-construction-challenges-and-solutions): Europe is to become climate-neutral by 2050. The construction industry must also make significant changes. klarx presents 3 solution approaches for greater sustainability.
- [Operating Construction Equipment on Public Roads](/en/blog/operating-construction-equipment-on-public-roads): Which driver's license do I need for which construction equipment? And am I allowed to operate self-propelled work machines on the road?
- [EU Introduces Renovation Obligation – Challenges for Construction Companies](/en/blog/eu-introduces-renovation-obligation-challenges-for-construction-companies): EU renovation obligation for buildings: Reduce energy consumption – What's behind it and what does it mean for construction companies?
- [Renting Mobile Cranes – Everything You Need to Know](/en/blog/mobile-crane-delivery-provisions): Renting mobile cranes: Operating a mobile crane requires compliance with various regulations. Learn everything you need to know about rental here.
- [How klarx Saves 5,028 Liters of Hydraulic Oil with Zeppelin Oil Laboratory](/en/blog/hydraulic-oil-tests-with-zeppelin-oil-lab): Hydraulic oil tests at Zeppelin Oil Laboratory: How klarx saves oil and provides top-maintained construction machinery for its customers - for greater sustainability
- [Enormous Time Savings for Welcomp AG – a Success Story with klarx](/en/blog/enormous-time-savings-for-welcomp-ag): Welcomp AG manufactures carports in-house and has been successfully implementing construction projects with klarx for years – here's how the collaboration works
- [Checklist: Renting Tower Cranes – Important Facts for Crane Operators](/en/blog/checklist-renting-tower-cranes-key-facts-for-crane-operators): Renting tower cranes: These important facts you should definitely consider as a crane operator – including checklist for download
- [4 Tips for Reliable Rental of Work Platforms](/en/blog/4-tips-for-reliable-aerial-work-platform-rentals): Who is allowed to operate a work platform and how do you choose the right work platform? Learn here everything you need to know about renting work platforms
- [3 Tips on How to Protect Your Construction Site from Theft](/en/blog/protect-your-job-site-from-theft): Protect your construction site from theft – we present 3 tips with which you can significantly increase the security of your construction site
- [A Strategic Rental Partner - Efficient Construction Equipment Procurement](/en/blog/strategic-rental-partner): Efficient procurement of construction equipment through a strategic rental partner - Create planning certainty, cost efficiency, and transparency.
- [Lower Costs, More Safety – in 5 Steps to a Paperless Construction Site](/en/blog/5-steps-to-a-paperless-job-site): We explain how a paperless construction site reduces costs and strengthens your company's competitiveness.
- [Rent Even Faster: These are the New Features in the klarxMANAGER](/en/blog/rent-even-faster-the-new-features-in-klarxmanager): Discover the new features in the klarxMANAGER for digital and easy rental of construction equipment and machinery
- [Autonomous Construction Machinery – What's Coming in the Future](/en/blog/autonomous-construction-equipment-whats-coming-in-the-future): Autonomous construction machines are gaining steady relevance. What the construction industry might face in the future
- [These Trends Are Expected in the Construction Industry 2019 – BIM and Digitalization](/en/blog/these-trends-are-expected-in-the-construction-industry-in-2019): In construction, the landscape is about to change dramatically - digitalization, BIM & Co. will open new chapters
- [Driving Wheel Loaders on Roads - What You Need to Know](/en/blog/driving-wheel-loaders-on-public-roads): Is it allowed to drive a wheel loader on the road? Learn everything about driver's license requirements, registration, and traffic regulations.
- [Mecalac Partner of the klarx Logistics Center](/en/blog/mecalac-partner-of-the-klarx-logistics-center): klarx presents its partner Mecalac. Rent dumpers at klarx's logistics center easily online
- [Time Savings on the Construction Site: 5 Tips for Site Managers](/en/blog/tips-for-site-managers): Work can become a major time drain for site managers. We have 5 tips on how you can make your everyday work on the construction site more efficient.
- [Machine Portfolio – These Machines You Can Rent at klarx](/en/blog/these-machines-you-can-rent-from-klarx): Discover klarx's machine portfolio with over 530,000 construction machines and find out why renting with klarx is worth it
- [Public Tender in Construction – How to Win the Contract](/en/blog/public-construction-tenders-how-to-win-the-contract): Public tenders are interesting for many construction companies. We have five tips for you on how to win a contract.