Local governments constantly juggle tight budgets, urgent infrastructure needs, and complex procurement rules—making it tough to get the right equipment fast without overspending.

But a the national cooperative purchasing agreement between the National Association of Counties (NACo) Public Promise Procurement (PPP) and United Rentals is changing the game. United Rentals offers top-tier equipment and expertise, helping public agencies get the job done. Agencies can rent, lease, or purchase equipment from the world’s largest rental company.

Want to keep your construction project moving smoothly from groundbreaking to completion? Don’t forget to plan and budget for the “extras” that most jobsites will require at some point in the project.

1. Temporary fencing

Temporary fences, often required by local ordinances, provide a security and safety barrier for your job site. They help deter intruders and protect valuable tools, equipment, and materials. They can also assist in the containment of soil and runoff.

2. Portable toilets

Workers can waste a lot of time waiting in line if the job site lacks sufficient portable toilets. OSHA requires at least one porta potty for up to 20 workers. You’ll need more as the number of workers increases.

3. Jobsite lighting

Unless all of your work is done outdoors during the daytime, there are times when you will need temporary lighting on your site. There are lots of options including hand lamps or drop lights, light stands for larger open areas, light strings for widespread lighting or tunnels, and light towers for nighttime work. OSHA defines the amount of lighting needed in terms of foot-candles.

4. Heating and cooling

No one does their best work when they’re too hot or cold. Temporary heating and cooling solutions let you achieve a jobsite temperature that’s not only more comfortable for your workers, but also safer.

5. Temporary power

If you’re not using utility power, you probably budgeted for generators to run your heavy-duty saws, grinders and drills, your lights, your dewatering pumps and other special equipment. But don’t forget to account for the power you’ll need to run and cool the jobsite trailer or to keep certain materials stored at the right temperature.

A generator, fence, or porta potty might not be your first consideration when planning a job, but you’ll kick yourself if you don’t have these basics when it’s time to hit the dirt.