The unpredictability of the construction industry and the huge costs of purchasing equipment, are some of the factors that have contributed to the raising popularity of equipment hire. Renting huge machinery in the construction industry is now a popular choice for small and mid-sized companies, who might not have the financial muscle to sustain the entire project and thus need to save money whenever they can. Below is a look at some of the benefits you could realize by renting equipment:

Avoid huge purchase costs

Earthmoving machinery hire can help you avoid the huge costs involved in equipment purchase. The cost of equipment purchase can leave a big dent on your construction budget, especially if you are a small construction company. So, the other viable alternative would be to rent the equipment you need. This will help you save money that you could invest in other important areas of your construction project.

Shielding you from market uncertainties

The construction industry is a dynamic sector with many uncertainties. This is because there are many factors that influence this industry such as the rising and sinking costs of construction materials. There are also times when the number of jobs in the market may be many and other times "non-existent." So, imagine a case where you have spent almost all of your capital buying machinery, that may not be fully utilised, thus no return on investment (ROI). This can be heart breaking and can destroy companies; therefore, consider leasing or renting construction equipment, as this can help shield you from the rise and fall of potentially damaging market forces.

Avoid huge repair and maintenance costs

Owning machinery comes with the huge responsibility or regular repair and maintenance work. While there are instances where you will have to repair or maintain rented equipment (this depends on the agreement made), these costs will still be lower than if you were to do the same for your machines. Bear in mind, that when you buy equipment you are entering into a long-term contract, which involves servicing the machines for their entire life-cycle so that they are safe, and that they operate at their best always.

Other advantages of equipment hire include no depreciation costs of the machines and that you can hire project specific equipment. Despite these many advantages of renting machinery, you should always do a financial and logistical plan to determine which option is most suitable for your construction business. 

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