A survey by Aggreko has revealed that equipment size issues are having a negative impact on worksite efficiency
Aggreko have released a report, titled ‘A Perfect Storm for European Construction?’, in which several issues that workers in the construction industry face. One of the key highlights is equipment size issues.
The report’s survey states that over one in three construction managers have had their site operations disrupted by equipment being the wrong size in the last year.
Equipment size issues can be dangerous as well as inefficient
One of the effects of using the wrong equipment size can be increased likelihood of equipment failure, which would mean increased costs and time for broken equipment replacement or repair.
Further still, using the wrong equipment size can use more fuel or power as the operator or machine using the equipment expends more effort to compensate for the lack of efficiency caused by the size.
For example, cutting down a tree with a chainsaw that is too small for said tree means the chainsaw will need to cut more, using more fuel.
Therefore, ensuring that the correct size is being utilised the first time around, and minimising equipment size issues can be crucial to maintaining efficiency in terms of time, fuel, and costs.
Aggreko commented on their report’s findings
Tom Adlington, sector sales manager for building services & construction at Aggreko, said: “The strain on construction managers is already exceedingly high, so adding the stress of having inefficient and incorrectly sized equipment is something they could do without.
“Using the expertise of their solutions provider to choose the correct equipment for the job is a vital step in achieving efficiency. Correctly sized and specified equipment offers savings on energy and is key to sustainability – making it a true win-win situation for the operator.
“New technologies are giving stakeholders a real selection of viable solutions for their energy needs. Combining these solutions in one efficient package can provide savings and give construction managers the peace of mind that comes with knowing everything is taken care of.”
