Boosting Construction Site Productivity with Kennards Hire Project Managers
Trade Advice
Productivity has always been the heartbeat of the construction industry, but in 2025 it's under more pressure than ever. According to the 4th annual Kennards Hire Construction Confidence Check, an essential read, 91% of construction industry leaders expect growth over the next 5 years. That's good news, but with delays and inefficiencies eroding margins, our equipment hire and project management solutions can help construction projects to stay on budget and maintain productivity and safety.
Equipment delays or faults, multi-supplier coordination and project management expertise gaps are three of the main reasons why project productivity is compromised, and aspects such as safety and quality are impacted.
Our integrated equipment hire and project management services remove the costly and frustrating parts of your project by having ready access to all the equipment you need and having one point of contact to coordinate the range of equipment, site delivery logistics and equipment maintenance.
Project Management Matters More Than Ever
The Construction Confidence Check showed that 99% of businesses have cost-saving and productivity front of mind for equipment to keep projects moving. Leaders are investing in technology, outsourcing project management expertise and hiring equipment to reduce capital outlay and increase flexibility.
As equipment becomes more specialised, construction managers need to manage more suppliers and their equipment. Delays and resulting cost increases are inevitable, but avoidable. Our Project Managers provide comprehensive project planning, installation and equipment maintenance, all with a single point of contact. This addresses three major pain points from the Kennards Hire Construction Confidence Check;
1. 36% of leaders waste time managing multiple suppliers
2. 35% report the absence of specialist project management expertise
3. 33% say outdated or faulty equipment is undermining productivity.
We have a total solution you can rely on that combines our unbeatable equipment hire range with a Project Management service to cover your site equipment needs. Our Kennards Hire Project Managers are on-site and have their focus on your productivity, safety, budget and project outcomes.
On-Site and in Action
So, what does our Project Management solution look like on a job site when it partners with our hire equipment?
1. During your project planning stage, we provide recommendations and budgets for equipment hire. We also provide options for Project Management if you prefer a single supplier for the daily coordination of equipment.
2. We provide a single point of contact for the life of your project.
3. Our Project Manager uses professional and compliant processes, including data reporting, to organise all aspects of equipment hire.
4. All our hire equipment is monitored for ongoing productivity. We identify items for coordination with other items, for example, generators and pumps, or access and safety equipment, to make sure your works aren't delayed.
5. Our Project Managers have expertise in managing trades, such as plumbers, electricians and traffic control, which means that the job roles associated with the equipment can also be organised as part of the solution.
Safety from Productivity
Better productivity is linked with a safer site. Time delays and unexpected costs put pressure on site management and staff to operate safely. If equipment is coordinated professionally, fit for purpose and well maintained, site safety will be improved. Our Project Managers, coordinating all equipment during the project, can manage equipment safety for you.
Making it easy
Think of us as the trusted enabler on your site. We've got the gear ready to go, but more than that, we've got the people who can make sure it's used in the right place, at the right time, with your site safety and project budget, timeline and quality as the priority.