The True Cost of Downtime in Ontario

Time is money. We’ve all heard this a thousand times before, and it’s never more true than on a construction site in Ontario. 

Any delay on an active build can mean valuable hours, days or even weeks of additional costs for your project. Whether it’s waiting for equipment, running into unexpected delivery delays, or experiencing a dreaded breakdown, downtime can cost contractors like you big time. 

How big? Let’s take a closer look.

The Expensive Reasons for Downtime in Ontario

Downtime comes in all shapes and sizes and depends on a wide range of reasons. Maybe the excavator you bought isn’t working, or your boom lift can’t fit through the doorway as the planner thought. Whatever the reason, every minute your crew is standing around thinking about the problem is a minute you’re paying for labour without moving the project forward.

Here in Ontario, construction labour rates vary, but even a modest estimate of $25/hour per labourer can rack up costs quickly. If you’ve got a crew of 10 waiting for a critical piece of equipment for just a morning, you’re looking at $1,000 in additional labour costs alone. 

Add labour costs to equipment repairs, other trades’ being backlogged, timeline delays, penalties and missed opportunities, and a single “oops” can lead to tens of thousands in extra expenses.

And that’s just for a small project. On large, complex jobsites, the price tag of downtime can snowball out of control and even negatively affect your client’s satisfaction.

How Bercon Rentals Helps Contractors Avoid Downtime

Bercon Rentals understands how critical it is to keep things moving on your jobsite. That’s why we’ve designed our rental service with the goal of reducing downtime and keeping your projects on track.

1. Fast, Reliable Equipment Deliveries

Need an articulating boom lift ASAP? We’ve got you covered. We pride ourselves on fast, reliable deliveries and in the rare chance something does happen, we have backup equipment available at the ready. Our fleet is stocked with the latest and most efficient equipment to ensure you get the performance you need.

2. Regularly Maintained Equipment

You won’t have to worry about surprise breakdowns when you rent from Bercon. All of our equipment undergoes regular maintenance and inspections before leaving our yards in Hamilton or Toronto. This means less chance of mechanical failure than competing requirement rental companies.

3. Expert Offsite Training

Not sure how to operate a specific piece of equipment? No problem! We have training for operators, ensuring that your crew can get started quickly and avoid costly delays.

4. Rental Options That Work for You

Need equipment for just a day, a week or several months? We provide flexible rental options that suit your project schedule, meaning you won’t have machines sitting around idle.

5. 24/7 Support With Factory-Trained Technicians

Jobsite downtime doesn’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule, and neither does Bercon Rentals. If something goes wrong with your rental, our crews are available to provide support 24/7. 

As you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that we have crews currently working and stationed around the Greater Toronto Area, ready to jump at the opportunity to help you problem-solve your issue.

Reducing Downtime is as Easy as Making One Phone Call

One call to Bercon Rentals at 1-844-560-LIFT (5438) can change everything about your jobsite, from profit to safety to manpower to timelines. 

Our sales team is right here in the Greater Toronto Area to help walk you through the many reasons why a switch to Bercon can reduce costly downtime delays. We can’t wait to hear from you soon!