4.2. Limitations of Special Equipment

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define special equipment in the context of construction.

   Hint

   Think about machines made for unique tasks.

2. 2.

   What is the significance of economic analysis before procuring special equipment?

   Hint

   Consider the financial risks involved.

3. 3.

   What is special equipment?

   Hint

   What types of machines fit unique project needs?

4. 4.

   True or False: Special equipment is readily available for all construction projects.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the order process of such machinery.

5. 5.

   A contractor purchased a specialized concrete pump for a single high-rise building project that took two years to complete. After the project, this pump's resale value significantly dropped because it could not be applied to many other projects. Discuss the financial impacts this has on the contractor.

   Hint

   Focus on project timelines and resale opportunities.

6. 6.

   Consider a scenario where a contractor is considering buying a specialized earth-moving machine. After conducting a market analysis, they find no upcoming projects that would utilize the machine. What should they do instead?

   Hint

   Reflect on cost versus need for redeployment.