Maximise Crane Efficiency with an Innovative Retractable Loading Platform System
On complex high-rise builds, few resources are as valuable, or as stretched, as tower crane time. Every lift counts. Every delay costs. And when materials are queuing for crane access, your entire schedule feels the strain.
That’s why more construction professionals are embracing smarter material handling systems that relieve pressure on the tower crane without slowing the job. One of the most effective? The SuperDeck® retractable loading platform system from Preston Rentals.
Designed to work hand-in-hand with your tower crane, the SuperDeck® enables faster, safer material movement floor to floor, exactly where it’s needed. In this article, you’ll see how our innovative outriggers optimise crane usage, reduce downtime, and help keep your project moving.
How the SuperDeck® Changes the Game
Tower cranes are one of the most in-demand resources on any high-rise development site. With multiple trades – including steel, glazing, mechanical, interiors – all competing for crane time, the system can quickly back up, stalling progress across a job site.
Our SuperDeck® system simplifies how materials are delivered across multi-storey construction sites. Unlike fixed decks, each landing platform slides in and out of the building like a system of drawers, without interfering with other levels.
What makes it game-changing?
- Stackable Design – Multiple SuperDeck® units can be stacked vertically, creating a dedicated loading zone across several floors.
- Singular Loading Point – This saves time spent usually working out the rated load of the crane at multiple locations.
- Saves Hook Time – As our system offers a singular point of reference for a tower crane, the SuperDeck® minimises hook time.
- Minimal Loading Required – Loading bays are only required in one location, not dotted across the work site.
- Enhances Efficiency – Vertical stacking streamlines the delivery of materials into a building under construction.
- Reduces Street Congestion – Materials can be offloaded directly from trucks onto the SuperDeck®, minimising truck dwell time and reducing traffic disruption around high-density or space-constrained sites.
- Quick Installation – Built in props and screw jacks facilitate the fast installation, relocation, and removal of our SuperDecks. Each unit takes as little as 20 minutes to install, using a two-prop setup that minimises structural load.
- One-Person Operation – Our outriggers can easily be retracted or extended manually by a single person, freeing up site crews for higher-value tasks.
Want to Take Your Material Handling to the Next Level?
Inefficient material handling methods can slow your schedule, inflate your costs, overburden your tower crane and drain productivity. Our SuperDeck® outrigger rental provides a smarter alternative. With fast install times, safe operation, and adaptable configurations, our retractable loading platforms help you handle materials more efficiently – and frees up your tower crane for other priority tasks.
Let’s talk about how the SuperDeck® can support your next high-rise project. Contact Preston Rentals today on 604 817 DECK (3325) or through our website to learn more about our outrigger rental options.
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-storey 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.