Turner Construction Launches Own Rental Company First Equipment Co.

Turner Construction Company announced the launch of First Equipment Co. (FEC), a centralized equipment rental and site services company. This represents a further strategic expansion of the services Turner offers its clients while supporting the trade contractors working on its projects.

FEC has been providing equipment and site services on several Turner projects —particularly large-scale, advanced technology projects — where its integrated model has demonstrated clear benefits. With this launch, Turner is expanding those services to support projects across the United States and to more than 40,000 trade contractors who work on Turner jobs each year. FEC will also offer equipment rental and site services to other general contractors and trade contractors in the U.S.

First Equipment Co. is part of Turner’s broader investment in project delivery capabilities, alongside service offerings such as xPL Offsite, SourceBlue, the Turner Accelerated Payment Program, the Turner Engineering Group, and the expansion of self-perform operations. Together, these offerings reflect Turner’s focus on improving efficiency, supporting trade partners, and delivering greater value for clients.

By centralizing equipment rental and site services into a single, dedicated organization, FEC simplifies how projects source, manage, and support equipment, ranging from heavy machinery and operating equipment to temporary power, lighting, office and restroom trailers, fencing, and site controls. This approach reduces administrative burden, improves coordination, and provides project teams and trade partners with clear points of contact who provide fast, reliable support.

“First Equipment Company is a strategic investment in our ability to deliver projects more efficiently,” said Shannon Hines, senior vice president. “By supporting the contractors working on our projects with a consistent, streamlined equipment experience, we help improve productivity in the field — benefiting our project teams and, ultimately, our clients.”

FEC integrates procurement, operations, and support into one organization staffed by experienced equipment professionals who understand construction challenges and are embedded locally to support projects in their markets. By managing sourcing, logistics, administration, and issue resolution, FEC enables Turner project teams and trade contractors to focus more fully on execution, safety, and quality.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Turner Construction Co., First Equipment Company aligns with Turner’s standards while operating as a dedicated equipment and site services entity. The company is designed to leverage enterprise buying power and reinforce Turner’s commitments to client service and collaboration with trade contractors critical to project success. 

“FEC reflects our commitment to continuously improving how we serve our clients and partners,” said Josh Ehlers, national manager of First Equipment Co. “By enhancing efficiency at the project level, we’re strengthening outcomes for everyone involved.”