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.
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.
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.
A Revolution in Hydraulic Hose Storage Container Solution by Royal Wolf
When WesTrac needed a safe and organised way to store over 350 heavy hydraulic hoses, they required a purpose-built solution that could handle the weight and withstand harsh mining conditions.
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.
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.
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.
Meet Our People
Custom designed ticket booth
The technical solutions team collaborated with the customer and designed a relocatable Plug ‘n’ Play unit that could easily be connected to 3-phase power and services whilst meeting NCC (National Construction Code) and the customers internal policy and procedures.
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.
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.
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.