Construction Site Equipment Checklist

To help you streamline your setup process and make your project productive from day one, here’s a simple construction site equipment checklist to consider each time you win a new project.

Mobile Office

This is a big one. Your office in the field let’s your project management team keep things safe, on track and on budget.

Additional items to consider include:

• Steps – Steps with slip-resistant treads for workers to safely enter and exit the office.
• Ramps – Antiskid ramps ensure your office is accessible and meets project and code requirements.
• Furniture – Commercial-grade furniture makes a comfortable and productive work environment.

Sanitation

When your project does not have access to city sewer or water, portable sanitation may be required.

• Waste holding tanks
• Water tanks
• Portable toilets

Generators

• If your project is in a remote location or you expect delays in connecting to city power, one or more portable generators may fit the bill.

Safety & Security

Without a doubt, the most important things to consider on every project. Don’t scrimp or cut corners here.

• Safety railings and edge protection
• First aid kits and supplies
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Light towers
• Temporary fencing
• Traffic control barriers
• Fire extinguishers
• Temporary overhead protection
• Windscreens
• Silica management program
• Material delivery and routes
• Security camera systems

Tools

Delivering on time requires having the right tool for the job on hand when and where you need it.

• Cranes/Hoisting equipment
• Buck hoists
• Scaffolding
• Equipment fuel
• Temporary heat equipment and Fuel
• Temporary cooling equipment
• Crane Radios
• Fans and pumps
• General trades (labor and minor tools)
• Miscellaneous small tools

Promotion

• Company signs for fences, gates and mobile offices

Waste

Ineffective waste management can clog your pipeline and draw your project to a halt. Plan ahead to prevent this.

• Dumpsters
• Trash Chutes

Pro tip: Chose vendors that can supply multiple items. It cuts valuable time on the administrative side, plus you’ll only need to contact one or two vendors for changes, questions, etc.

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