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.?

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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....

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