Features

Features of SharePlant Rentals 

SharePlant Rentals is an online peer to peer rental marketplace for construction and engineering professionals to maximise the utilisation of plant and equipment - increasing revenue and profitability while reducing costs, risk and carbon footprint.

 The SharePlant Rentals platform provides a comprehensive suite of features to allow owners and hirers to manage equipment rentals efficiently and cost effectively.

	Feature	Benefit to users
	Access to rental marketplace	Allows hirers to find specialist equipment to rent when and where they need it. Allows owners to rent out underutilised equipment and earn additional revenue and profit.
	Full search capability	Search for equipment by make, model, type, location, keyword, and availability. Find high quality local equipment when and where you need it.
	Verified users	All owners and hirers verified by SharePlant Rentals using latest verification technology before account is authorised.
	Delivery ID checks	Hirer ID and documentation checks and e-signature prior to delivery to help prevent fraud.
	Security deposit	Option for owner to request security deposit for rental to protect against theft and damage.
	Equipment inspections	Documented inspections and photos with option to reject faulty equipment.
	Additional revenue streams	Allows owners to earn revenue from hire of attachments and ancillary equipment and sale of consumables and spare parts.
	Equipment inventory management	Efficient management of rental fleet stocks with the ability to take out of circulation for maintenance.
	Equipment rental software	Comprehensive rental management software with dashboard to allow owners to manage hire business from one platform.
	Bespoke rental agreements	Upload your own rental agreement or CPA terms to form the basis of your contract with the hirer
	Upload equipment documents	Upload equipment specifications, instructions, manuals, brochures and certificates to showcase your equipment.
	Equipment comparison	Compare similar equipment to hire best quality and priced equipment.
	Flexible delivery & collection options	Set pricing bands for delivery or allow collection from your depot.
	Email, SMS and website messaging	To maximise opportunities for owners and hirers and to ensure good  communication throughout the rental process.
	Sales module	Allows owners to sell equipment, consumables, surplus materials, and spare parts to earn additional revenue.
	Flexible booking	Instant hire and Request for Quotation options allow owners and hirers to use best rental solution.
	Availability Calendar	Owners use equipment availability calendar to ensure hirers find available equipment.
	Flexible pricing	Special pricing and duration/volume discounts provide flexibility for owners and competitive pricing for hirers.
	Incentive programmes	Reward points, referrals and discount coupons used by owners to incentivise hirers.
	Comprehensive reporting	Rental dashboard and sales reports provide accurate data for owners and hirers.
	Flexible fees	Flexible subscription and commission fees allow owners to choose most appropriate plan with ability to upgrade and downgrade as required.
	Advertising and promotions	Full advertising and promotion capability for equipment owners and construction industry retailers.
	Multiple payment options	Pay in advance or pay later options provide flexibility between owners and hirers.
	Payment escrow system	To provide payment protection for owners and hirers and encourage high standards.
	Reviews	Transparent review system encourages owners to provide best equipment and service.