2. Contractors need to transition their workforces to automated equipment.

Construction equipment is in a transition stage where automated features are rapidly becoming the industry standard for many project applications. Renting state-of-the-art equipment allows companies to introduce their operators to the latest technology quickly. It also shortens the cycle of bringing new operators on board.

Andy: Equipment has changed, and that’s changing the operator’s job. Instead of using lasers and having somebody standing in a hole holding a stick, for example, everything is integrated into the machine. One of the advantages of our program is that we have a support team that can advise on applying the IMC technology in specific job scenarios. So, we’re very hands-on in helping companies transition to the new operating environment.

Another aspect of this is that it’s hard to find skilled tradespeople nowadays. The IMC features enable a person with minimal training to take on more challenging jobs. So, it shortens the onboarding cycle for new operators as well.

4. Rentals supplement your fleet in niche areas.

When the work is highly specialized, it’s hard to match the productivity of equipment that’s designed for specific tasks. Rentals make it economical for companies to round off their fleets to gain that specialized functionality.