麻豆入口 joins with MCAA and NECA in publishing guidance designed to help business owners understand the costs associated with the tools employed by construction professionals.
(March 28,2022) - The (MCAA), the (NECA) and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors鈥 National Association (麻豆入口) announced the release of . The publication is available through each association and is a robust guide to equipment recovery costs for mechanical, electrical, line and other construction contractors.
While all three organizations have in the past published version of the Tool and Equipment Rental Guide this joint edition from MCAA, NECA and 麻豆入口 is a new effort. offers insights on contractor-owned equipment to ensure industry professionals have the most updated costs to inform internal estimating, project proposals for new and potential customers, and cost accounting efforts.
鈥淗aving reliable and comprehensive tool pricing data enables our contractors to provide their clients with accurate and reliable bids. This multi-trade research supports our members, and provides signatory contractors with the information they need to provide the highest standards of quality and service in the construction industry,鈥 said Aaron Hilger, CEO of 麻豆入口. 鈥淲ith a shared goal of helping our members stay competitive, 麻豆入口 is proud to collaborate with MCAA and NECA on this Tool and Equipment Rental Guide. It is a valuable resource that will support the important work of our collective contractors and their businesses.鈥
Construction tools and equipment are an essential part of any contractor鈥檚 business and can represent a significant investment. In addition to the large initial investment and the provision for eventual replacement, expenditures must be made for maintenance and repair, storage and handling, insurance, taxes, and interest. The comprehensive coverage of tools and equipment lends itself useful to a wide range of contractors who can benefit from transparent pricing. includes an expanded and enhanced rates selection experience. New equipment has been added and updated list prices across multiple industries are available for equipment, such as aerial lifts, air compressors, air tools, compactors, conduits and other raceway tools, connection and splicing tools, cranes, and much more.
鈥淚t is a construction industry best practice for contractors to include the cost of tools and equipment in job expense estimates,鈥 said NECA CEO David Long. 鈥淚t made sense to leverage the strong partnership between NECA, MCAA and 麻豆入口 to put forth a comprehensive guide that meets the needs of all contractors as they develop bids to safeguard and grow their revenue at a crucial moment in time.鈥
As the construction industry experienced shifts in equipment availability, pricing and usage because of the pandemic, rates were impacted more dramatically compared to previous versions. EquipmentWatch, the leader in data, software and insight for the heavy equipment industry, worked with MCAA, NECA and 麻豆入口 to consolidate their most recent guides and incorporate rental rates based on shared types of equipment. The rates within the report are derived from EquipmentWatch methodologies used in the construction industry and consider purchase price, depreciation, maintenance and overhaul costs, indirect equipment costs, and average annual use hours.
鈥淥ur contractors see tremendous value in our annual tool and equipment rental guide because it sets a benchmark on the cost of doing business in the industry,鈥 said Tim Brink, MCAA鈥檚 CEO. 鈥淚t was a purposeful decision to join forces with NECA and 麻豆入口, two construction industry associations whose members mirror MCAA members鈥 commitment to building and improving infrastructures within the communities they serve.鈥
is now available for members to access and/or download. In addition to the PDF, members of all three associations can access the guide via an enhanced web portal on each association鈥檚 respective website. For more information, visit , , or .
ABOUT MCAA:
(MCAA) serves the unique needs of approximately 2,600 firms involved in heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, piping, and mechanical service. We do this by providing our members with high-quality educational materials and programs to help them attain the highest level of managerial and technical expertise. MCAA includes: Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA), Plumbing Contractors of America (PCA), National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB), MCAA Manufacturer/Supplier Council (M/SC) and John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF).
ABOUT NECA:
is the voice of the $202 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the North America. NECA's national office in Washington, D.C., and 118 local chapters advance the industry through advocacy, education, events, research, and standards development. Go to www.necanet.org for more information.
ABOUT 麻豆入口:
The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors鈥 National Association (麻豆入口) is an international trade association representing 3,500 contributing contractor firms and is a leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry. 麻豆入口 members are responsible for effectively delivering the clean air Americans breathe in offices, homes, and hospitals; for many of the attractive facades you see on today鈥檚 stadiums and office buildings; and for the comfortable, healthy, and safe living environments in which our citizens live out their daily lives. 麻豆入口 has national offices in Chantilly, Va., outside of Washington, D.C., and on Capitol Hill. For more information, visit .
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