Self-build projects incorporate a range of elements, one of which is the equipment and machinery involved at various stages. Construction tools and equipment are constantly being developed to make every stage of house building easier, quicker, cheaper and safer. If you have decided to project manage your self-build there’ll be some stages where you’ll need to arrange equipment or construction tools for work to progress. It is essential as part of your project planning and management that you plan ahead to ensure that equipment is on-site and ready for use when it’s required. Some of the most important equipment you’d need for a self-built project include:
Pre-Construction Necessities
Before work gets underway and depending on your site’s location and boundaries you might want to erect temporary fencing to secure the site, protect the public and guard against theft.
Excavation Process
If you have hired a construction company to take care of your self-build, they will most probably use their own plant for excavating any pre-existing groundwork. Otherwise, you will need to hire a digger, piling rig, auger or trench support, along with a qualified operator. It would be a wise idea to speak to your engineer before making hiring decisions. You should also ensure that the operators you hire possess the appropriate qualification for their job.
Waste Management
To complement your excavator, dumpers can be worthwhile machinery to include when large quantities of debris need shifting away from the initial groundworks. Similar to excavators, selecting the right size of equipment will save costs and increase the efficiency of the self-build.
Floor Progression
As the build project develops and progresses, access equipment will be essential for allowing workers to reach every part of the growing building. This will be particularly important for stages like second storey flooring, roofing, window-fitting and any additional extras such as solar paneling. Mobile elevated access platforms (MEWPs) come in a variety of models and sizes, each one suited to different tasks.
Truck or van-mounted MEWPs are able to be mounted onto the back of such vehicles for easy transportation and movement. Spider lifts or mini-cranes are also vital equipment when it comes to reaching tight spaces. Self-propelled booms are popular for their ability to maneuver themselves around the work-site unassisted. They are particularly helpful in a self-build situation, where there are likely to be several smaller operations going on at once.
Miscellaneous
Some of the other necessary equipment that is needed at various points during a project include cement mixers, portable heating and dehumidifiers, and trailers. Call us or contact us for more about Self Build Project equipment
