Building Faster with Less Labour: How Retractable Loading Platforms Help Solve Labour Shortages

Labour shortages are one of the biggest challenges facing Canada’s construction industry today. According to BuildForce Canada, the sector could face a recruiting gap of over 85,000 workers between now and 2033.1 Additionally, 20% of the construction workforce is set to retire in the next decade, worsening the shortage. 

For project managers, this raises a critical question: How can we maintain productivity with fewer workers? 

One way to build faster with less labour is by improving material handling efficiency. The SuperDeck® retractable loading platform, available through Preston Rentals, offers a smarter way to transport materials across multi-storey buildings. With a one-person operation design, the SuperDeck® reduces labour requirements, improves efficiency, and minimises the risk of costly project delays. 

In this article, you’ll learn how the SuperDeck® system works and how it can help your construction projects stay on schedule, even with fewer workers. 

 

Maximising Efficiency with the SuperDeck® 

Traditional material handling often requires large teams to manually transport heavy loads across multiple floors – a slow, inefficient, and labour-intensive process. Our SuperDeck® outrigger eliminates this bottleneck by streamlining material movement and improving efficiency. 

How the SuperDeck® Enhances Productivity with Less Labour 

1. Retractable, Space-Saving Design 

• Traditional loading zones can quickly become overcrowded, causing delays and safety risks. Our landing platform extends when needed and retracts when not in use, keeping workspaces clear and reducing site congestion. 

 2. Stackable Configuration for Multi-Floor Efficiency 

• Multiple SuperDeck® units can be stacked vertically, creating an efficient material distribution system across multiple levels. This reduces the need for excessive material handling, allowing teams to work faster and with fewer disruptions. This configuration also produces one loading zone for tower cranes, maximising efficiency. 

 3. High Load Capacity for Faster Transfers 

• Designed to handle heavy construction materials, our outriggers make loading and unloading faster and reduce reliance on manual labour. Materials can be delivered directly to each floor, cutting down on time-consuming manual transport. 

 4. One-Person Operation: Fewer Workers, More Productivity 

• Unlike traditional loading methods that require multiple workers, our multilevel loading platform can be operated by just one person. This allows the rest of the team to focus on high-value tasks, boosting overall site productivity. 

 5. Quick Installation & Relocation 

• The SuperDeck® can be installed and moved quickly, reducing downtime and keeping productivity high. This flexibility makes it an ideal solution for fast-moving construction projects with tight schedules. 

 

Looking for Outrigger Rental?  

Workforce gaps threaten project timelines, increase costs, and limit the sector’s ability to meet housing demands. With our SuperDeck® system, construction teams can adapt to the growing labour shortage while still maintaining efficiency. 

The construction industry can’t afford to slow down due to labour shortages. The SuperDeck® is the smarter way to build faster, safer, and more efficiently. 

Contact Preston Rentals today 604 817 DECK (3325) or through our website to learn how the SuperDeck® system can help you overcome workforce challenges and keep your projects moving!  

Explore More About Our Innovative Solutions:  

• Construction Material Handling Equipment – Specialised tools, like retractable loading platforms, are designed to streamline the movement of materials on construction sites, improving efficiency and reducing delays. 

• Loading Platforms for Construction Sites – Retractable platforms enable the safe and efficient material transfer to specific floors, optimising multi-story construction workflows. 

• Crane Loading Decks – These external decks integrate seamlessly with cranes, providing a stable area for loading and unloading materials, reducing ground congestion and boosting productivity. 

• Material Hoisting Platforms – Retractable platforms simplify the lifting and positioning of construction materials to various building levels, cutting down manual labour and crane dependency. 

• Construction Site Efficiency Solutions – Equipment like the SuperDeck® enhance material flow, optimise space, and ensure project timelines are met with fewer interruptions.