If you work in the contract industry, allow me to paint a picture that you are probably familiar with. You work hard on a construction site. You reach a phase of the project and suddenly realize that you are missing an important piece of equipment to do the job. You don't have the budget to purchase this device as a standalone device. With a groan, go to the Internet to find rental options for heavy equipment in the area. The reason why you moan? Simple: All of the previous rentals you had to do were long, complicated processes that are painful from start to finish.
The simple fact, however, is that renting construction equipment doesn't have to be difficult. In this article, we're going to give you five quick tips to get you up and running as soon as possible to ensure that renting construction equipment is a painless process for you and your business.
Make sure that all users are trained accordingly
When renting construction equipment, it is of the utmost importance that every user who touches the equipment is trained to use the equipment. It is not enough for a user to have general knowledge of heavy machinery. You don't want anything to go wrong with this rental unit, which means you have to pay for the damage or, worse, buy it right away. So be sure to speak to the rental company about the training programs they offer alongside your rental.
Choose a rental company with great customer service
Heavy construction machines are complicated beasts. They have complex electronic components and complicated mechanisms. As a result, a lot can go wrong with a machine while you use it in the job. If a machine failure keeps your job going for a long period of time, you can consider losing thousands of dollars. To avoid this, pick a rental company known for their helpful, lightning-fast customer service that goes beyond repairing broken machines.
Ask about maintenance plans
The equipment is only as good as the maintenance schedule. Minimize the risk of renting a device that fails at work by ensuring that the rental company follows the manufacturer's strict maintenance plans.
Build long-term relationships
Whether it's a forklift or other type of heavy equipment, try to build a long-term relationship with the company you rent from. This often qualifies you for frequent customer discounts.
Optimize costs by planning rental usage
Finally, optimize your rental costs by planning the use of the rented equipment down to the smallest detail. Prepare for this before you rent the device. This way you can ensure that the device never stands around waiting for someone to figure out how to use it.
Renting heavy equipment doesn't have to be difficult
There you have it – with this guide to renting heavy equipment, you no longer have to worry about it being a painful process in your construction projects. You will find further construction instructions in the remaining articles on our website!
