Real Results, Real Impact: United Rentals Case Studies
Across industries and solutions, United Rentals partners with customers to take on their toughest challenges. From maximizing productivity and safety to driving sustainability and efficiency, these stories showcase how our expertise, technology and service deliver measurable results. Explore the case study library to see how innovative thinking and trusted partnership come together to move projects forward.
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Worksite Productivity
Royal Wolf Providing Solutions for the Mining Industry
Royal Wolf designed and delivered 49 transportable 40-foot container facilities to support new mining operations, including offices and change houses for staff, enabling efficient use of previously underutilised ore beds.
Royal Wolf Delivers Instant 'FUNKY' Office Spaces for Council
Royal Wolf delivered two fully functional, stylish 20-foot outdoor room containers for Yankalilla Council to serve as temporary offices during upgrades to their main office and visitor centre.
Orange Hire’s Rollers Help Create World-Class Playing Fields
Orange Hire supplied smooth drum and padfoot rollers to ensure precise compaction for the construction of a FIFA-certified synthetic field at Jamison Park, Penrith, supporting high-quality base preparation for the upgraded sporting facility.
QMC Group – Hyde Park Lighting Upgrade
Orange Hire supplied and managed a complete temporary works solution for QMC Group, providing barriers, ground protection, lighting, accommodation, power, compaction, and material handling equipment for a restricted CBD construction site.
Royal Wolf Provides Facilities for 230 Staff on Large Project
Royal Wolf, in partnership with McConnell Dowell, supplied and installed 53 shipping containers to provide essential facilities for up to 230 staff at the Swanson Dock West Remediation Project in Melbourne.
Royal Wolf delivers on complicated project for Rare Earth Processing
Royal Wolf delivered a custom L-shaped container office for Lynas Rare Earths’ Kalgoorlie Rare Earth Processing facility, providing a safe and functional workspace with full visibility over the plant.
Traffic Management
Fortawall Fencing for High Wind Site
To highlight how Fortawall was ideal for the site, United Rentals trialled six Fortawall units around an open ditch area which had been problematic for HEB due to the high wind factor. Following the success of the trial, HEB installed a further 55 Fortawall panels – more than 130m – to secure the access way on both sides of the pedestrian bridge and on the roadside.
Concrete Crash Barriers for Batemans Bay Road Project
Orange Hire supplied and installed over 1,000m of MASH TL-3 rated Deltabloc concrete barriers for the Batemans Bay Link Road upgrade, ensuring worker and motorist safety while maintaining efficient traffic flow during construction.
Hire Solutions for Major Brisbane Road Project
Orange Hire provided excavators, loaders, and crash barriers to support Lend Lease in safely delivering the Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade.
Compactors, Barriers and More for The Northern Road Upgrade
Orange Hire provided barriers, rollers, compactors, and ancillary equipment to support safe, efficient construction and traffic management for the Northern Road Upgrade Stage 5 & 6.
Fortawall Fencing at Brisbane Airport
United Rentals partnered with Downer Infrastructure to supply and install Fortawall temporary fencing for airside resurfacing works at Brisbane Airport, providing a secure, wind-resistant perimeter that maintained compliance with airport operational and safety requirements.
Safe and Reliable Equipment for Canberra’s Metro Light Rail
Orange Hire supplied excavators, barriers, road plates, and crowd control equipment to support safe and efficient construction of the Canberra Metro Light Rail project.
Reliable Protection for Melbourne’s AAMI Park Stadium
Orange Hire provided MASH TL-3 rated concrete and water-filled barriers to enhance security and crowd protection at Melbourne’s AAMI Park Stadium.
A Record-Breaking Barrier Installation On Sydney Metro Roads
Orange Hire provided rapid, high-standard temporary traffic management for the M12 Motorway, installing over 1,000 metres of barriers and concrete terminals across three nights to ensure worker and public safety while keeping traffic flowing.
Barriers for Mulgoa Road & Railway Bridge Upgrade
Orange Hire provided long-term concrete and water-filled barrier hire to ensure safe traffic management and worker protection during the Mulgoa Road & Railway Bridge Upgrade in Penrith, NSW.
Barriers Create COVID Safe Seating for McDonald’s Customers
Orange Hire supplied Armorzone water-filled barriers to create a Council-approved, COVID-safe outdoor dining area for McDonald's Karingal, protecting customers from nearby road traffic.
Barriers for Sydney CBD’s new pedestrian-friendly zones
Orange Hire supplied a long-term mix of concrete, water-filled and crowd control barriers to Sydney Civil for the Sydney CBD pedestrianisation project, keeping workers and the public safe throughout construction.
Temporary Bridge Design using a Shoring Box – Sydney
Shore Hire designed and installed a temporary bridge overnight to maintain business access during culvert replacement works in Sydney.
Innovative Bridge Design To Support a Creek Crossing – Yarra Ranges
Shore Hire engineered a reinforced temporary bridge crossing to enable safe 100-tonne crane access along a private service road in Yarra Ranges.
A Complete Hire Solution for Parramatta Light Rail
Orange Hire supplied a complete hire solution including excavators, concrete barriers, water-filled barriers, steel plates and temporary fencing to support the $2.4 billion Parramatta Light Rail construction project from early works through to ongoing construction.
Trafficable Steel Plates over Shoring Box – Brisbane
Shore Hire engineered a bespoke trafficable steel plate lid solution over a shoring box to allow a Brisbane water main connection to proceed during night shifts without closing lanes during the day.
Containerised Solutions
Royal Wolf Design Mobile Gallery for Tasmanian Artists
Royal Wolf designed and delivered a mobile gallery, the “Artbox,” enabling Huon Valley Council to bring professional art exhibitions to local communities across Tasmania.
Royal Wolf and Tennis Australia Recreate a Melbourne Landmark with Net Gains
Royal Wolf supplied and modified over 100 containers to create vendor spaces and support structures for Tennis Australia’s high-impact eating and drinking precinct at the 2022 Australian Open.
Royal Wolf showcase: Albury City Council
Royal Wolf delivered a 40-foot containerised women’s changeroom for Albury City Council, providing accessible, fully functional facilities to support increased participation in local sports.
Royal Wolf showcase: Car Rental Pods
Royal Wolf delivered three 10-foot containerised office pods for Launceston Airport, providing car rental staff with functional, weatherproof workspaces.
Royal Wolf takes the coffee break to next level
Royal Wolf delivered a fully modified 20-foot container café for The Lot by Maurice’s, transforming it into a functional, modern space that meets Australian food and safety standards.
Food and Drinks for Taronga Zoo's Pop-Up Ice Rink
Royal Wolf delivered a custom 20-foot container bar for Lion (Australia) to operate their pop-up ice rink at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo, providing a functional, safe, and visually appealing space to serve food and beverages to event visitors.
New Agreement Takes Partnership to the Next Level
Royal Wolf partnered with Holcim Australia to supply and modify containers nationwide for storage, offices, lunchrooms, first aid, and specialised operational needs.
Royal Wolf Showcase: Murdoch University
Royal Wolf delivered a modular student services building for Murdoch University, featuring three 20-foot outdoor rooms and a 40-foot raised container across the front for branding.
Royal Wolf’s Reliability Speaks Volumes For Geofabrics
Royal Wolf supplied Geofabrics with a large volume of storage containers, ensuring they were available at short notice and could be hired, transported, and returned across multiple locations.
Showcasing a Solar Car in Royal Wolf Style
Royal Wolf worked with Fore Group to modify shipping containers into a functional men’s shed-style complex, including workspaces, amenities, an outdoor barbecue area, and a display space for a solar car.
Royal Wolf Develops a Transportable Control Room Solution
Royal Wolf delivered a customised, transportable 20-foot container control room for Fortescue Metals Group’s Solomon Hub, providing a secure and functional workspace in the Hamersley Ranges.
United Rentals Delivers Custom Containerised Event Stage for the Australian Open
United Rentals delivered a fully custom, container-based stage and breakout area for the Australian Open, featuring a 45-meter TV façade and modular installations designed for rapid deployment, structural stability, and seamless integration with event infrastructure.
Workshop Container Conversion
The technical solutions team modified a standard 20ft container, transforming it into the ideal workshop space, and added several features to promote security, efficiency, and convenience on any job site.
Custom Designed Switchroom
Our technical solutions team worked closely with the client to collaboratively design an integrated containerised solution that delivered a single unit outcome when connected. The fully ventilated design increased spacing to cater for all electrical equipment, also featuring a modified floor structure to allow for cable entry below the container.
Temporary Works
Retaining Sand With a 4-Sided Shoring Box Solution – Cronulla
Shore Hire delivered a four-sided shoring box solution to retain unstable sandy soil during the installation of an On-Site Detention Tank at Cronulla High School.
Keeping a Train Station Control Room Live During Jacking – Woolloongabba
Shore Hire designed and executed a bespoke hydraulic jacking solution to raise a Brisbane train station control room by 1,700mm while keeping its train signalling system fully operational throughout.
Jacking a House by a Metre To Save on Flood Insurance – Murbko
Shore Hire raised a residential home by one metre in Murbko, South Australia, to protect it from flooding and reduce the owner's flood insurance costs.
Shoring an Excavation in Loose Sand – Sydney
Shore Hire delivered an innovative shoring solution to safely excavate in loose running sands for a cast-in-situ manhole construction in Sydney.
Engineered Blocks and Strong Backs for Facade Retention – Melbourne
Shore Hire designed a bespoke temporary propping solution to safely support a freestanding masonry wall during detailed demolition works at a Melbourne university.
Sinking a Shoring Box for Underwater Pipe Works – Botany Bay
Shore Hire sunk steel shoring boxes 14 metres underwater in Botany Bay to provide safe diver access for subsea pipeline excavation works for a global oil and gas company.
Aluminium Tilt Props for Façade Retention – Sydney
Shore Hire designed and installed an Aluminium Tilt Prop facade retention system for a heritage-listed building in Sydney, working around tight access, no existing footings and active permanent works on site.
Hydraulic Bracing for a Pump Well – Sydney
Shore Hire designed and installed a hydraulic bracing solution to safely shore a 7-metre deep pump well excavation in loose sands, soft clays and groundwater in Sydney.
Raking Props for Facade Retention – Sydney
Shore Hire engineered a raking prop solution to retain a heritage brick facade in Marrickville during a major building renovation with zero impact to the existing structure.
Back Propping Concrete Culverts – Regional Queensland
Shore Hire back propped nine culverts across a regional Queensland route to safely support heavy transport vehicles carrying large generators from a wharf to a power station in Biloela.
Emergency Propping Install – Sunshine Coast
Shore Hire delivered an emergency two-stage propping solution to stabilise a compromised roof structure and minimise downtime at a Queensland factory after a forklift struck a vertical column.
Shoring Box with Varying Heights and Widths – Penrith
Shore Hire supplied a variable steel trench shoring solution to support a drainage project with varying trench heights and widths in Penrith.
Timber Shoring used in Water Main Project – Cronulla
Shore Hire used timber shoring to safely shore several water main pits in Cronulla where crossing services made contemporary shoring methods impractical.
Building an Access Ramp out of Props – Wollongong
Shore Hire engineered a custom prop ramp and full-building back propping solution to safely support two 5-tonne excavators during the controlled top-down demolition of a six-storey building in Wollongong.
Replacing 9 Props with 3 To Keep a Critical Loading Dock Open – Northern Sydney
Shore Hire engineered a bespoke goal post propping solution to support a 15.5-tonne load on a suspended slab at a Northern Sydney data centre while keeping the only available loading dock fully operational.
Horizontal Props To Support Sewage Tank Dividing Wall – Brisbane
Shore Hire designed and installed 22 horizontal Shore Prop 200s to support the dividing wall of a sewage tank at a Brisbane water treatment plant, allowing one side to be drained and repaired at a time.
4 Levels of Back Propping To Support Compromised Concrete – Brisbane
Shore Hire engineered and installed four levels of back propping using 40 Shore Prop 1000s to support over 3,800kN of load while compromised concrete columns were demolished and rebuilt on a Brisbane City new build.
Combining Shoring and Propping Solutions – Melbourne
Shore Hire combined shoring and propping solutions to support an excavated face and prevent soil cave-in during construction works in a highly restricted Melbourne site.
Emergency Propping Install To Stabilise Fire Damaged Structure – Epping
Shore Hire deployed an emergency propping solution to stabilise the fire-damaged external walls of an Epping factory, enabling demolition works to proceed safely.
King Post Retaining Wall for Luxury Home – Shoalhaven
Shore Hire engineered a King Post retaining wall system using driven I-Beams and Steel Shoring Box Panels to stabilise a sloped, unstable coastal site in Hyams Beach during early works for a luxury residential property.
Emergency Propping Install To Support a Compromised Wall – Sydney
Shore Hire responded to an emergency call and designed, delivered and installed a full propping solution to stabilise a building wall struck by a semi-trailer in Sydney, completing the job in under 12 hours.
Using High Clearance Shoring Struts to Install Culverts – Brisbane
Shore Hire supplied high-clearance Arch Spreader shoring struts and variable-width Aluminium Shoring Boxes to safely install culverts on a critical infrastructure project on a busy Brisbane road.
Modular Propping Towers – Gold Coast
Shore Hire designed and delivered modular propping towers to support precast shell beams spanning a live service road on a major Gold Coast project for a Tier 1 client.
Propping the Ceiling of an Indoor Swimming Pool Without Draining It – Merri-bek
Shore Hire propped the ceiling of a heritage-listed indoor swimming pool in Merri-bek using non-corrosive Titan Props, allowing the facility to remain open while a snapped structural beam was replaced.
Propping a Loading Platform to Support a Generator – Brisbane
Shore Hire designed and installed a temporary propping solution to reinforce a loading platform at a Brisbane water treatment plant, enabling a heavy generator to be safely skated out and craned off-site.
Shoring with a High Water Table Present – Sydney
Shore Hire engineered a high-capacity shoring solution combining hydraulic bracing, sheet piles and custom steel plates to safely construct a manhole in poor soil with a high water table in Sydney.
Incorporating Steel Spreader Beams into Propping Design – Sydney
Shore Hire designed and installed a specialised propping solution incorporating steel spreader beams and pre-loaded hydraulic jacks to support a school pylon during footing replacement in Sydney.
Propping Towers to Support a Crane – Wollongong
Shore Hire designed and built a modular propping tower system to temporarily support a 500-tonne crane in Wollongong while repairs were carried out on its support legs.
Multiple Levels of Hydraulic Bracing for a Coastal Pump Station – Wollongong
Shore Hire engineered a three-level hydraulic bracing solution to support a 12-metre deep coastal pump station excavation in Shell Cove, Wollongong, servicing approximately 50,000 homes and businesses.
Hydraulic Bracing Shoring Solution for Huge Petrol Tanks – Ballina
Shore Hire engineered a bespoke hydraulic bracing solution to safely install twin 500,000-litre petrol tanks into unstable sandy soil with a high water table in Ballina.
Keeping a Concrete Supplier Operational During Critical Repairs – Melbourne
Shore Hire engineered a multi-product temporary propping solution exceeding 15 metres in height to support a Melbourne cement milling facility during critical bearing replacement repairs.
Propping a Townhouse Façade During Demolitions – Paddington
Shore Hire designed and installed a progressive propping solution to support the heritage façade, walls and roof of a Paddington townhouse during basement excavation and demolition works.
Preserving a Retaining Wall Mural – Melbourne
Shore Hire engineered a bespoke propping solution to support a student mural retaining wall at a Melton school during major demolition and renovation works.
Strengthening Culverts for Transformer Transport
United Rentals delivered a full supply, installation, and dismantling solution to strengthen road culverts at a power station, allowing large transformers to be transported to the site.
Customer Equipment Solutions
Mainland Civil – Manly Foreshore Apartment Development
United Rentals provided tailored earthmoving and site equipment to support Mainland Civil’s earthworks and foundation works at the Manly Foreshore apartment development, overcoming tight access and compliance challenges.
Orange Hire helps Abergeldie stay in Pole Position
Orange Hire supplied temporary fencing, barriers, rollers, excavators, and site dumpers to support Abergeldie Contractors in converting Newcastle streets into a race-ready circuit for the V8 Supercars Championship under a tight nine-month timeline.
Orange Hire Partners with Cross River Rail
Orange Hire supplied over 30 pieces of customised, site-ready earthmoving equipment, including 20+ excavators with specialised attachments, to support multiple work sites and contractors throughout Queensland’s Cross River Rail project, ensuring reliable and compliant operations across complex urban and underground construction zones.
Dependable equipment for Sydney’s biggest transport project
Orange Hire supplied a wide range of reliable, compliant hire equipment and safety barriers to support multiple stages of Sydney’s WestConnex transport project, ensuring safe and efficient operations across geographically dispersed sites.
Efficient Maintenance and Support for Cadia Mine
Orange Hire supplied and maintained a range of earthmoving equipment to support ongoing operations and the CXP expansion project at Cadia Mine in New South Wales.
Commercial Kitchen
United Rental’s in-house engineers worked with the customer to identify their key needs, including operational requirements and the number of people on site, before developing a layout plan. The installation of custom-built stainless-steel benches, along with commercial grade kitchen appliances, lighting and plumbing, ensured the kitchen complied with Australian Standards.
Meet Our People
Shoring Expertise Keeps Teams Safe in the Trenches
For Barry Crowley, keeping his customers safe in worksite trenches is one of the most important parts of his job. As United Rentals’ General Manager Engineering, and resident expert in shoring technology, his safety focus brings together high-quality product design and compliance to help ensure worker protection.
Growing Through Opportunity: Leila John’s Leadership Journey at United Rentals Moorebank
Career growth is often shaped by opportunity, support and the willingness to take on new challenges. Since joining United Rentals in 2014, Leila John has progressed from Admin Assistant to Branch Manager of Mobile Storage Sydney. She now leads the Moorebank branch with a focus on people, performance and safety. In this interview, Leila shares her biggest learning moments, leadership approach and goals for the Moorebank branch.
Leading by example: Trust, grit, and goal setting key to leadership role
Meet Vincent Courtney. He won’t admit it, because he’s far too humble, but he’s a natural leader. This quality, alongside his determination to learn new skills, has seen him take on the role of Workshop Supervisor at United Rentals’ busy East Tamaki branch in Auckland.
Logistics Know-How and Competitive Edge Secret to Sales Success
Rachael Scott spent more than 15 years in freight logistics before stepping into a sales role at United Rentals. "I found it really daunting," says the Wellington-based Inside Sales Representative. "I wasn't sure if I wanted to do it because I'd never worked in sales before." It's this sort of straightforward honesty that makes Rachael so good at her job.
Intermodal Transport: A Game Changer for Reducing Carbon Footprint in Logistics
Let’s talk about traffic congestion. No one likes being stuck in gridlock. Not only is it tiring and monotonous, it’s also stressful – like feeling the pressure of leaving the kids languishing in after school care or being late for an important meeting or job interview.
Working with Community
Recycling Made Easier Thanks to Royal Wolf
Royal Wolf delivered durable, self-supporting modified containers for Return-It’s bottle and can recycling depots, incorporating innovative features to support functionality and scalability across multiple sites.