You want to get as much as you can out of construction equipment rentals to maximize the productivity of your worksite. You should be aware of a few common causes of equipment rental productivity loss so that you can avoid them.

The following are seven issues that can bring down the productivity of your construction equipment rental. 

Forgetting to inform all of your staff of the equipment rental dates

Letting everyone on your worksite know when the equipment rental dates will be helps get your site prepared. Staff can make sure your site is ready by preparing materials that need to be worked with and removing any obstructions from your worksite that could get in the way of rented equipment.

Being uncertain which of your staff members will operate your rented equipment

You need to plan ahead for who your equipment operator will be. You're not going to get very far with your equipment rental if you don't have a staff member with the knowledge to safely and effectively operate the equipment you're renting. 

Not working out the detail of equipment delivery with your rental service

You need to know in advance how you're going to get your rented equipment to your worksite.

Discuss equipment delivery with your rental service in advance to make sure you understand how the equipment will be delivered and what equipment delivery to your site will cost your company. 

Having too many worksite distractions during your rental period

It's best if you can focus worksite efforts on using the equipment you're renting during your rental period. If you've got too many other tasks being carried out at your worksite, this could detract from productivity on your rental equipment and slow down progress on your current project. 

Failing to select the ideal piece of equipment for your needs

Carefully research equipment options to find the best possible rental equipment model for your needs. You might want to consult with your equipment rental company about choosing the best equipment model for your worksite application. This way, you can rely on your equipment rental company's expertise to identify the best piece of equipment available.

Not training your staff on safe equipment operation in advance

A worksite accident is definitely going to slow down work progress and could even lead to liability and equipment repair expenses. That's why you need to make sure that all of your staff members understand safety precautions they should be taking around your rented equipment. 

Being inadequately staffed during your equipment rental period

Think carefully about how much staff you'll need at your worksite to optimize productivity during your equipment rental period. You're not going to get as much work done with your rented equipment if you're short on staff. 

For more information on construction equipment rentals, contact a company near you.