Heading into 2026, contractors are facing the same challenge across the country. Equipment costs keep rising, while project deadlines get tighter. Between crane rentals, specialty operators, staging areas, traffic control, and permit requirements, even a routine installation can quickly turn into a scheduling puzzle. Contractors aren’t just looking for cheaper materials, they’re looking for ways to streamline jobs, eliminate bottlenecks, and keep projects moving when equipment isn’t available on demand.
That’s why crews in the field are shifting their focus to equipment-dependent risk. Many job sites report that delayed machinery accounts for up to 40% of install downtime, while crane rentals can exceed $1,500 per day, not including overtime when schedules get pushed. On several recent installs, crews found that simply removing heavy equipment from the process cut overall coordination time by up to 50%, allowing them to move ahead without waiting on third-party operators or complex scheduling windows. When the equipment goes away, the stress goes with it.
Contractors are beginning to prioritize designs that allow them to work with the tools they already have. Which typically favors standard excavation equipment, smaller crews, and repeatable processes that don’t require specialized oversight. Prefabricated components and smaller footprints have been shown to reduce backfill time and lower safety hazards, especially when deep-trench work is taken out of the equation. The goal is to build a predictable job site where crews can stay ahead of schedule, not wait on it.
That is where the Poo Pit has become a trusted tool. Designed for ease of installation, the Poo Pit can be placed using standard skid steers and mid-size excavators. No cranes, no specialty operators, and no extended staging requirements. Crews in Florida reported installation times being cut down to a fraction of their usual window, simply because they didn’t have to wait on heavy equipment or submit additional permits. And when the pit is dropped in and backfilled the same day, mobilization costs drop, along with risk.
With 2026 budgets approaching, the contractors who win bids will have competitive processes. The ones who move faster, plan smarter, and reduce risk will be the first to finish and the last to stress. That doesn’t require bigger crews or more training. It simply requires smarter specs that eliminate the need for heavy machinery and give field teams a process they can depend on, even when timelines shift.
If you're responsible for budget planning or install coordination next year, the Poo Pit is here to help you work faster, safer, and smarter — using equipment you already have access to. The heroes of next year’s projects won’t be the crews with the most tools, they’ll be the crews with the fewest obstacles.
Download our specs and see how it fits into your 2026 plan.
