NEW research has revealed more than a third of UK construction managers say that incorrectly sized equipment has caused operational inefficiencies on site.
According to the findings of a new report from Aggreko, ‘A Perfect Storm for European Construction?’ 37% of UK respondents said they had experienced issues with sizing equipment in the past year.
This can have a negative impact on both the sustainability and efficiency of a construction site, and also pose a higher risk of equipment failure, in addition to unnecessary carbon emissions and increased costs.
Tom Adlington, sector sales manager, building services & construction at Aggreko, said, “The strain on construction managers is already exceedingly high, so adding the stress of having inefficient and incorrectly sized equipment is something they could do without. Using the expertise of their solutions provider to choose the correct equipment for the job is a vital step in achieving efficiency.
“Correctly sized and specified equipment offers savings on energy and is key to sustainability – making it a true win-win situation for the operator.”
Aggreko added that different technologies should also be considered when sizing power equipment effectively. Hybridisation of generators is one example of this, where combining battery energy storage systems alongside modular and flexible power can enable operation with greater efficiencies, lower noise levels, and fewer emissions.
“New technologies are giving stakeholders a real selection of viable solutions for their energy needs,” added Tom. “Combining these solutions in one efficient package can provide savings and give construction managers the peace of mind that comes with knowing everything is taken care of.”
Despite the right-sizing challenges facing UK construction managers, the situation fairs better in the UK than Europe as a whole, where the Aggreko research found that 50% of 853 construction managers questioned thought incorrectly sized equipment had impacted site efficiency this year.
