Renting Construction Equipment for Your Projects
While your small construction company might have the knowledge and expertise required to complete a large-scale project, you may not have the capital to purchase the construction equipment needed to finish a large job. Fortunately, rental companies can provide you with affordable access to the equipment you need to compete with larger construction companies in your area.
Here are three things that you want to keep in mind as you look for a heavy-equipment rental company to partner with in the future.
1. Proximity to the job site.
Transporting rented construction equipment can be costly. If you are looking for a simple way to access the equipment you need while keeping overhead costs low, then you will want to partner with a rental company that is located near your job site. When you rent equipment close to your job site, you reduce the amount of fuel and man-hours needed to transport the equipment you need to your desired location.
Proximity to the job site should be taken into consideration before signing any rental agreements to ensure that you are getting the best possible deal on your equipment rental.
2. Availability of maintenance records.
Construction sites are inherently dangerous. The operation of heavy equipment can increase the risk of injury for your workers. Equipment that has been properly maintained is less likely to malfunction, so it's important that you take the time to go over all maintenance records with a rental company representative before signing any agreements.
A visual inspection of the maintenance records for each piece of equipment you rent will help you ensure that you are providing your workers with access to quality machines on your construction site.
3. Training for operators.
Although your workers may have experience operating heavy construction equipment, each machine can have slight differences that can make operation a challenge. To ensure that your construction site remains as safe as possible, you should only partner with a rental company that provides training for your operators.
When a rental company takes the time to educate your workers about the ins and outs of the specific machinery that you will be renting, your workers will be able to more efficiently operate these machines.
Partnering with a heavy construction equipment rental agent allows your small construction company to compete with bigger companies for large-scale construction projects. Be sure that you are taking the time to verify proximity to your job site, maintenance records, and the availability of training before making any equipment rental decisions in the future.