Common projects that require site construction materials are new home construction or remodeling an existing home. Owning the equipment at the construction site saves substantially on your real estate company's budget. The availability of on site construction equipment proves to be a great investment in your company‘s resources. Purchase site construction materials to lessen costs a contractor passes onto the consumer for their services. Owning the equipment outright allows your real estate company to offer lower bids on renovations and new construction.

If you’re working within a limited budget, opt to rent the equipment on a per project basis; lease from a distributor of site equipment, which allows you to have the equipment while paying a recurring monthly fee. Buying refurbished and second hand equipment can free up your cash flow to fund other important projects. A manufacturer of site equipment can offer your company financing options. However, here are a few things to know to make an informed and knowledgeable decision.

1. Get a consultation on the right construction equipment for your business.

2. Do comparison-shopping on site construction materials to make a decision on whether to purchase new or pre-owned equipment.

3. Get price quotes from more than one company to get the most economic construction equipment prices.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Use a distributor of site equipment to locate the proper equipment for your business

Site equipment is a major purchase for a construction or remodeling project. Make an informed decision with the services of a distributor on site equipment - they have the knowledge necessary to assist your business in getting the best equipment for the job.

I recommend: M. D. Moody & Sons is the oldest family owned distributor of construction equipment in the United States. Search for individual equipment by name on Grainger's site.

Consider purchasing used landscape and recreational equipment

Pre-owned equipment allows you to stretch your financial resources. Your company may find consumers with children are your biggest customers. The purchase of pre-owned landscape and recreational equipment in addition to other on site construction equipment expands the services you can provide.

I recommend: Iron Planet has a construction website where you can bid on equipment to get the lowest price possible. Global Construction Equipment specializes in matching you with the best equipment for the job and ships worldwide.

Utilize price quotes to find cost-effective and quality equipment

Use price quotes to make a decision on the most cost efficient equipment that you can purchase. A quote saves time by letting you view multiple prices from different vendors. Quotes from reputable vendors allow you to find lower prices on quality equipment.

I recommend: Buyer Zone Construction has free quotes from various dealers, with no obligations. 360 Construction Equipment offers quotes on both new and used equipment.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Contact manufacturers and distributors of fences to house your construction equipment.
• •  Purchase construction site safety products to go along with your construction equipment. Also, consider modular construction barricades to protect your construction site equipment.