Renting equipment for the construction site is often essential for ensuring a job or project can be completed. Even industrial construction jobs and projects that are smaller in scale will typically require a range of heavy equipment, machinery, and other resources that may need to be sourced through a third-party supplier. While the following three pieces of equipment all have a necessary role to play, you may find it beneficial to rent or lease them rather than purchase them outright.
Earth Moving Equipment
A backhoe, bulldozer, or other earth mover is a common piece of equipment, one that can be found at almost every industrial construction job site. While the means to move large volumes of earth quickly and efficiently is often essential for the job, an earth mover may be of little use during the later stages of the project. Owning an earth mover means having to deal with equipment maintenance, upkeep and storage concerns, even when the vehicle is not in use. Renting a backhoe or hiring a bulldozer through a service provider or subcontractor can be a more cost-effective solution.
Lifts, Booms and Cranes
Vertical access and lifting capacity can be of great importance at the job site. From the lift capacity needed to organize construction materials prior to the start of work to the vertical access needed to finish roof installation once the job is complete, lifts, booms and cranes can be an essential resource. Services that offer crane rental or scissor lift hire can provide you with the equipment you need, when you need it, drastically reducing overhead and operational costs.
Working with Concrete
Industrial buildings and structures are only as strong as their foundation. Trying to mix and pour larger volumes of concrete without the proper heavy equipment can be time consuming, labor intensive, or provide you with results that leave much to be desired. Leasing options and third-party contractor services can offer a better way to pour the concrete on your next job site. Calling in the professionals or providing your crew with the tools and equipment they need to do the work themselves makes it easy to create the strong foundation needed to support your next construction project.
Purchasing and maintaining specialized equipment that may not be needed during every phase of a construction project can be a very expensive proposition. Leasing, rental options and third-party services for hire can provide you with a cost-effective way to source the equipment and machinery needed for your next industrial construction project.
Kara Masterson is a freelance writer from Utah. She graduated from the University of Utah and enjoys writing and spending time with her dog, Max.
