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You’ll need the right scaffolding, temporary equipment for lighting, power and water supply, proper fencing, essential construction hoists and extra safety measures. Then of course there’s also the machines themselves, the tools and all of the other equipment. Needless to say, there is a great deal involved in organising a construction project. This level of complexity means it’s easy to overlook and forget something. This can be problematic if you only discover a missing item after construction is already well under way. Armed with this article, you will always have the top 5 most forgotten items arranged before the first shovel even hits the ground.
“There are often so many large items and smaller accessories needed that it’s easy to overlook something”, as Robert Kessels, Operations Director at Boels knows well. /p>
1 Hearing protection and other PPE
Personal protective equipment is crucial during construction. It never hurts to have extra hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves and dust masks on site in case they get lost or misplaced.
2 Fencing
It isn’t the fencing you need to secure your construction site or important materials that often gets forgotten. Rather, it’s the items that make your fencing even more effective that tend to slip your mind. That includes intruder-resistant solutions such as high-security clamps, lift-out protection, noise barriers and privacy screens. Access control gives you oversight of the construction site entrances and exits. Opting for a mobile sliding gate or want to increase security with a turnstile?
3 Camera masts for extra security
You can further increase the level of security at construction sites or infrastructure projects with camera masts. Using camera masts for security has a deterrent effect, especially when you use green lighting. All Boels camera masts are delivered turnkey and can link directly to local security or control rooms.
4 Sanitation solutions
Sanitation solutions, or the well-known Bio Boxes, are essential anywhere work is being carried out. You can place them wherever you want, and Boels provides tank cleaning and toilet paper on a weekly basis.
5 Temporary power and water connections
Making sure to have enough cables, the right connections and a good location for distribution boxes. Something can easily get forgotten. That’s why Boels creates a detailed power plan right away when designing a construction site. This contains precise details of where distribution boxes and cables need to be located. Other amenities that are often essential such as lighting, soil protection and water connections are also included.
“Of course, it’s frustrating if you only find out about something once the construction site has already being set up or especially if work has started. In this case, Boels is still the ideal place to order any urgently needed items. But by taking advantage of the total package from Boels and the expertise of our project managers, you reduce the chances of anything being overlooked in the first place to an absolute minimum”, adds Robert.
We know exactly which permits need to be applied for, if any, and from which authorities
Project partner
Forgetting something is practically impossible when you use the project management from Boels Rental. “The hallmark of the Boels project-based approach is its offer of a total package based on a completely detailed plan,” says Robert Kessels, Operations Director of Boels Rental.
“If you opt for the total package at Boels, a massive amount of work is taken off your shoulders. At Boels, we have extensive expertise when it comes to complete on-site coordination. That’s why our project managers can provide you with such sound advice. This advice may include, for example, a preparation plan for all the temporary facilities and a realistic budget for all the activities that need to take place. Everything is delivered ready to use, installed and assembled and then later dismantled. “Clients can also benefit from the know-how of our project managers. They understand every single aspect you might encounter in a construction project – including things that may be somewhat less obvious. We know exactly which permits need to be applied for, if any, and from which authorities,” Robert concludes.
