At Preston Rentals, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative material handling systems that enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity – especially on complex and constrained construction sites. Our recent collaboration with Leeswood Construction at 1109 Bathurst Street, Toronto, is a perfect example of how our SuperDeck® platforms can be tailored to meet demanding project requirements.
THE CHALLENGE
Set to become Canada’s tallest self-storage building, this nine-story, 160,000 sq/ft facility posed significant logistical challenges. With limited ground-level space for staging and a steel-framed structure requiring careful load planning, Leeswood Construction needed a material handling solution that allowed for efficient multi-storey deliveries without disrupting workflow or compromising structural integrity.
OUR SOLUTION
To support the build, Preston Rentals supplied and installed two 3.2m SuperDeck® retractable loading platforms, adapting the system to suit the project’s steel-frame design. This custom installation required the use of two 24-foot Aluma beams per deck, allowing each platform to anchor securely to the steel structure and support safe material transfers.
Our team also developed a custom reshore design to optimise the outboard extension and ensure safety and stability during active use. Over the course of four months, the decks played a key role in loading fit-out materials – including doors, steel studs, and structural steel components for flooring – into the upper levels of the building.
THE OUTCOME
By leveraging our flexible SuperDeck® system, we helped Leeswood Construction:
✔ Improve site logistics by reducing crane time and ground-level congestion
✔ Ensure safe, efficient material handling across multiple floors
✔ Adapt securely to a complex steel-frame structure
Our SuperDecks were critical during a busy phase of the build, supporting the rapid interior fit-out of this landmark facility.
Need a Smarter Material Handling Strategy?
At Preston Rentals, you can COUNT ON US to provide tailored, high-performance solutions for your next project. Call us today on 604 817 DECK (3325) or through our website to discuss how our SuperDeck® platforms can increase efficiency, safety, and site productivity on your next project.