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It's no secret that the construction industry dramatically contributes to New Zealand’s economy. Because of the big role construction plays, you can safely assume that construction work is carried out across the country all year round. In saying that, New Zealand does have a construction season when work ramps up. At Hirepool, we see an increase of tradies wanting to hire building equipment and other access hires like cherry pickers and scissor lifts.
As the saying goes, make hay while the sun shines. However, if you don’t prepare for construction season or have in mind the hire equipment you need to get the job done, construction season could be a missed opportunity. In this trade guide, we’ll explore the main considerations regarding construction season. Along the way, we’ll offer tips on how best to prepare, along with advice when it comes to what gear you should hire or buy for your trade business and where a trade account fits into the picture. Let’s get started.
So, what season is best for construction? Essentially, the construction season covers the warmer months in New Zealand. As we know, these months are roughly from the end of November until about the start of March. Many construction companies and contractors choose to plan their big projects over this time, and as such, you could say business booms.
Here are some of things to keep top of mind as you enter construction season.
Winter can bring many delays to the construction site, making it difficult to plan projects and attain building consent. So, when construction season arrives, it’s vital to take the opportunity to be as productive as possible. Essentially, the more work that gets done, the better a name you have for yourself and the more money you make. Check out our blog on 22 tips for tradies with a few other nuggets of advice.
Given the warmer weather, construction season is a great chance to get back on the on the tools with confidence and with some reassurance that they will stay dry. Warm and summery conditions either make jobs harder or easier depending on the particular task. These include:
As well as the warmer climate, there are also more daylight hours during the day. This can mean there is more time to work on the construction safely.
Top tip: Yes, during summer, concrete will set faster. However, you’ve got to try keep it cool to a certain degree to avoid cracks appearing. At Hirepool, we have a wide range of masonry equipment to help you get the job done, including concrete mixers, concrete grinders, concrete breakers and concrete drills.
Safety should always be top priority on the construction site, and it’s no different during construction season. If anything, construction season offers a range of added safety considerations to take into account. Like any other time of year, wearing the correct personal protective equipment and using caution around earthmoving equipment like an excavator or when dealing with concrete using a concrete breaker or concrete grinder is essential. However, during the warmer months, the conditions may mean you need to change your safety approach, including:
Another big concern when working during construction season is the effects of dust and dirt. While the conditions are drier, dust and microscopic debris can circulate easier, causing various respiratory issues. There are many ways to minimise the effects of dust, including:
We at Hirepool have a wide range of personal protective equipment and consumables.
Top tip: As the work site is busier, teams can come under more pressure so it’s also essential to prioritise mental health. Read our guide that covers mental health on the job site for more advice in this space.
When we say to put your business first, we don’t mean that you give up your social life to focus solely on the work site. Instead, we mean to think high level and make smart business decisions. Many of these decisions, plans and business tweaks can be made ahead of time in anticipation of construction season.
Yes, construction season is a great chance to make money while the conditions and climate are in your favour. However, your expenses can easily spiral out of control if you’re not careful and don’t budget wisely. As with any business, there are many moving parts regarding tradie finances. Staff, materials and equipment are all areas to monitor and keep tabs on going into construction season. Read our guide on savings for trade businesses for more advice on dollars and cents.
It doesn’t matter what hire equipment you have or how well you’ve scheduled for construction season. It'll be hard to get ahead if you don’t have good workers. Before the warmers months roll around, it can be a good idea to take the time to ensure you have enough staff and that they have the experience to get work done to a high standard. Summer often attracts more overseas workers to New Zealand in search of trade work, and the end of the school year is a great time to look for a new apprentice. Yes, putting up job ads is good, but it may be a good idea to reach out to a recruitment or temp agency to point you in the right direction.
At Hirepool, we make it our mission to help you to work smarter on the construction site. We can assist you in many ways, whether with top-of-the-line hire equipment, including general building equipment or earthmoving gear, or advice on what you need to get the job done.
Partnering with Hirepool with a Hirepool trade account is how trade businesses across the country are experiencing exclusive benefits when it comes to hire equipment. During construction season, some of these benefits could be the difference between a good season and a great season. Some of the key Hirepool trade account perks include:
But don’t just take our word for it. Hear how partnering with Hirepool helped JMX Construction and Brad Taylor Construction to work smarter. If you want to consider a Hirepool trade account for your trade business, check out our guide that answers the question how do I create a trade account? (Disclaimer, it’s really simple.)
One way to ensure you’re always on schedule, are productive and don’t blow your budget during construction season is by hiring some of the needed gear. During busy periods, some of your gear and machinery will be heavily used over a relatively short period. It can make sense to hire instead of buying in some cases, especially when it comes to big-ticket items where this is a large upfront cost, not to mention ongoing storage and maintenance costs. At Hirepool, we have a wide range of hire equipment to help you get the job done on the construction site, including but not limited to:
These are just some of the building equipment that can be of use. Everything we stock at Hirepool is regularly serviced and high quality, so you know you can rely on it. Check out our full selection of what’s available online. Read our gear that explores should you hire or buy gear for your trade business for more considerations.
Work ramps up in construction season for a good reason. In saying that, if you don’t approach this time of year correctly, you end up with a stressful and expensive headache. We definitely think that construction season lives up to the hype, but only if you prepare correctly. The warm weather is a fantastic time to get on the tools and get busy, but summer is also a great time to spend with your loved ones. As with anything in life, it’s a bit of a balancing act.
For more tradies tips and comprehensive equipment guides, check out our Hirepool Trade Hub. If you’d like to know more about or sign up for a trade account, you can do so online. Otherwise, view our large range of gear for those working in the construction industry online or at your nearest Hirepool branch. Other guides that may be of interest include: