When Owning Locks Us Into the Past and Renting Is a Pathway to Change

What does it really take to drive behavior change in construction and industrial operations? In this episode of What Do You Solve?, we sit down with Bevan Hurlbert of Sunbelt Rentals to explore how electrification is reshaping jobsites, improving worker health and safety, and changing the way companies think about equipment ownership. We dig into why buying equipment can sometimes lock organizations into yesterday’s technology — and why renting creates a unique opportunity to experiment with electric equipment, reduce risk, and accelerate innovation. Bevan also shares insights from his own professional journey, how Sunbelt Rentals is approaching sustainability at scale, and what the future of cleaner, quieter, safer jobsites could look like. Topics covered include: Behavior change in construction and industrial operations The health and safety impact of electric equipment Why rental models can accelerate innovation adoption The hidden risks of long-term equipment ownership Electrification trends in construction Sustainability goals at Sunbelt Rentals Bevan Hurlbert’s career journey and perspective on industry transformation If you're interested in construction innovation, sustainability, electrification, fleet strategy, or the future of industrial operations, this conversation is for you. Learn more about Sunbelt Rentals: https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/ Connect with Bevan Hurlbert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevanhurlbert/ #Construction #Sustainability #Electrification #EquipmentRental #Innovation #SunbeltRentals #CleanTech #IndustrialInnovation #BehaviorChange #WorkplaceSafety