Heavy Construction Equipment Made Simple

Posted on: 25 November 2020

Many construction companies work on projects where the use of a crane may be necessary, but they may not need a crane regularly, so it doesn't make sense financially to purchase one. In this type of situation, the best option is to rent a crane on an as-needed basis. In larger cities and metropolitan areas there are usually multiple heavy construction equipment rental agencies, so making arrangements to rent a crane for a day, a week, or even longer, should not be an issue. Continue reading to learn useful information about renting a crane when your construction company needs one to complete a project:

Contact Multiple Heavy Construction Equipment Rental Companies for Price Quotes

While a crane rental is obviously more affordable than purchasing and maintaining a crane, most construction companies still want to get the best deal possible and keep costs low. Thus, if you know that your company will need a crane rental, it is always a good idea to get multiple bids. Take the time to contact a few different heavy construction equipment companies and request a price quote for a crane rental. When getting price quotes, make sure that you request a written copy and ask that the quote include all fees, such as taxes and the cost of having the crane delivered to the construction site.

Plan as Far in Advance as Possible

Renting a crane is not like renting a car—you will most likely have a difficult time securing a crane rental if you wait until the last minute. Thus, as soon as you book a new project and learn that you will need a crane it is a good idea to begin the process of booking the rental. The further in advance you plan your crane rental, the better. Planning will also ensure that a crane is available to rent on the days that you need it, helping to ensure that there are no delays on the project.

Ensure That You Have a Plan for Operating the Crane

Operating a crane requires training and skills, so you have to have a plan when renting a crane. Some construction companies have employees who are certified to operate a crane and have the expertise needed to use a rented crane while it is on site. If your company does not have anyone who can safely operate a crane, you will need to make arrangements to hire a crane operator for the duration of your crane rental. Some heavy construction equipment rental companies are contracted with crane operators and can assist you if needed.  

For more insight, contact companies like Bogner  Construction Co.