Alberta Construction Rentals Inc.

What Alberta Construction Rentals Inc. does

Alberta Construction Rentals Inc. is a Calgary-based, privately held equipment rental company founded in January 2015 that delivers temporary heating, power, and fuel solutions to residential and commercial construction sites in the Greater Calgary area. Its core offering is a curated rental fleet of electric, direct-fired, and indirect-fired heaters ranging from 1,500 watts to 2 million BTUs (with over 163 million BTUs of total heating capacity), 15kW and 25kW generators equipped since 2021 with the largest available diesel tanks, fans and dehumidifiers for heat distribution and moisture control, and a small inventory of pumps, tampers, lights, drills, and breakers. The company differentiates by bundling this equipment with installation by qualified gas fitters, BTU-based customized heating plans, permit management across Greater Calgary jurisdictions, residential hoarding, and a remote monitoring system for propane levels and job-site temperature, supported by 24/7 on-call local support with two dedicated staff.

The business operates a direct, quote-based go-to-market model in which customers reach the company via a local phone number (403-455-6262) or website contact form and receive customized heating plans based on project size, stage, and BTU requirements. Revenue streams combine usage-based equipment rental (heaters, generators, fans, dehumidifiers, small tools) with transaction-based bulk propane and diesel delivery using four company-owned trucks, plus professional services revenue from installation, permitting, and summer maintenance of customer-owned equipment. The customer base is segmented vertically into residential construction builders and commercial general contractors in the Calgary metro, with no individually disclosed customer logos and no evidence of geographic or vertical diversification beyond the founding region.

Name

Alberta Construction Rentals Inc.

Legal name

Alberta Construction Rentals Inc.

Website

https://acrentals.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alberta Construction Rentals Inc., founded 2015 in Calgary, rents temporary heating, power, and fuel equipment — plus installation, permitting, and remote monitoring — to residential and commercial construction sites across Greater Calgary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLABAFAG

Industrial Power & Energy Equipment Rental/Leasing (Generators, Light Towers, Compressors)

Transportation & Logistics/Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management/Construction & Industrial Equipment Rental/Leasing (Earthmoving, Material Handling, Aerial)

SECONDARYTLABAFAA

Earthmoving & Excavation Equipment Rental/Leasing

Transportation & Logistics/Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management/Construction & Industrial Equipment Rental/Leasing (Earthmoving, Material Handling, Aerial)

Keywords

• Temporary heating rentals
• Construction equipment rental
• Propane delivery services
• Generator rentals
• Construction power solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of heating equipment (electric, direct-fired, indirect-fired heaters), generators (15kw and 25kw), fans, dehumidifiers, and general rental equipment (pumps, tampers, lights, drills, breakers) to construction companies on a rental basis
2. Fuel Supply (Propane & Diesel): Bulk propane and diesel delivery services using company-owned trucks; propane cylinders and tanks; remote monitoring of propane levels
3. Installation & Servicing: Professional installation of heating equipment by qualified gas fitters; preventive maintenance and repair services for customer-owned equipment during summer months
4. Permit Management: Handling permits required for temporary heating or propane at construction sites throughout Greater Calgary area

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Alberta Construction Rentals provides temporary heat, power, and fuel solutions to residential and commercial construction sites in the Greater Calgary area. The company rents electric, direct-fired, and indirect-fired heaters (1,500 watts to 2 million BTUs), 15kW and 25kW generators, fans, dehumidifiers, and small general rental equipment, bundled with propane and diesel delivery on company-owned trucks, qualified gas-fitter installation, BTU-based heat planning, permit handling, residential hoarding, 24/7 emergency support, and remote propane and temperature monitoring.

Product overview

Alberta Construction Rentals operates as a specialized construction equipment rental company serving the residential and commercial construction sectors in Calgary since January 2015. The core offering is a unified portfolio of temporary heat, power, and fuel solutions structured around four equipment categories (Heating Equipment, Generators, Fans & Dehumidification, and General Rental Equipment) supported by a suite of five integrated services (Heat Planning, Permitting, Heat Installation, Heat Management & Remote Monitoring, and 24/7 Emergency Support) plus two fuel products (Bulk Propane and Bulk Diesel). The company differentiates through its end-to-end approach — combining equipment rental with customized BTU planning, permit management, installation by qualified gas fitters, and remote monitoring — delivering what it describes as a one-call, turnkey solution rather than fragmented vendor relationships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heating Equipment Rental Rental heaters including electric, direct-fired, and indirect-fired models ranging from 1,500 watts to 2 million BTUs, providing over 163,000,000 BTUs of total heating capacity for residential and commercial construction sites in Calgary.
• Generator Rental Rental fleet of 15kW and 25kW generators spec'd with the largest diesel tanks available since 2021 to maximize run time and minimize fuel deliveries on residential and commercial construction sites.
• Fans and Dehumidifier Rental Rental fans and air movers to distribute heat evenly across job sites and reduce heater count, plus dehumidifiers for moisture control on construction sites.
• General Rental Equipment Rental pumps, tampers, lights, drills, and breakers to fill small gaps in customer rental needs, with additional sourcing through industry partners so customers only need to make one call.
• Heat Planning Service Custom heating plan design using BTU estimation and project-specific recommendations for the right heater types at each stage of construction.
• Permitting Service Permit management for temporary heating and propane across the Greater Calgary and surrounding areas, handling all documentation and regulatory compliance for the customer's construction site.
• Heat Installation Service Delivery, placement, and connection of temporary heating equipment by qualified gas fitters, ensuring systems run quickly regardless of fuel source.
• Equipment Servicing and Repair Preventive maintenance and repair services for owned or rented heating equipment during summer months to prepare for winter operation.
• Heat Management and Remote Monitoring

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimize overall cost of construction during winter months through optimized heating solutions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supportive.

• Industry Partners (Equipment Rental)supportiveOthersAlberta Construction Rentals works with industry partners for additional equipment rental needs. If they don't have specific equipment in inventory, they collaborate with partners so customers only need to make one call.
• ACSA (Alberta Construction Safety Association)supportiveOthersListed as an industry partner with member logo displayed; ACSA is the safety association for construction industry in Alberta

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BrandSafway: Major industrial services company offering scaffolding, insulation, temporary heating, and access solutions for large commercial, refining, and infrastructure projects. Closest large-platform analog for ACR's industrial temporary-heating capabilities, bundling installed heating with on-site service, though their core focus is access and insulation rather than mass residential winter construction.
• Sunbelt Rentals: One of North America's largest equipment rental chains with a broad construction, industrial, and specialty fleet including climate control and power generation. Overlaps with ACR on heaters, generators, and jobsite air/distribution equipment, but as part of a multi-thousand-item portfolio served through a national branch network rather than a heat-specialized niche.
• United Rentals: The largest equipment rental company in North America, offering aerial, earthmoving, power and climate-control, and specialty solutions to industrial and construction customers. Competes with ACR on temporary generators and heating equipment across large commercial projects, but does not specialize in residential heat planning or bundled fuel delivery.
• Herc Rentals: North American equipment rental provider offering aerial, earthmoving, material handling, and power-generation rentals to construction and industrial customers. Competitive overlap with ACR on jobsite generators and climate-related solutions, but operates a broad portfolio at a larger scale and does not focus on residential winter-heat planning or owned propane distribution.
• Atlas Copco Power Technique: Global manufacturer and renter of portable compressors, generators, light towers, and dewatering pumps serving construction and industrial markets. Comparable to ACR on the power-equipment and small-tools portions of the rental fleet, with much deeper R&D and a global service network, but does not specialize in temporary-building-heat or bundled propane delivery.

Direct peers

• Aggreko: Global leader in temporary power and temperature-control solutions, renting generators, heaters, and chillers to construction, industrial, and event customers. Directly comparable to ACR on rental-only business model, BTU-based project sizing, fuel-enabled service bundles, and remote-monitoring/telematics capabilities, but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Ackermans Heating & Air Conditioning Rentals: Regional Canadian heating and air-conditioning rental specialist providing temporary and emergency heating solutions to construction, restoration, and industrial customers. Closest pure-play heating-rental competitor model to ACR's temperature-control focus, but lacks documented full vertical integration with bulk propane trucks and remote jobsite monitoring.
• Cold Air Distributors (Temporary Heating): Canadian distributor and rental provider of temporary heating equipment (electric, indirect-fired, and direct-fired heaters) and jobsite accessories such as ducting and portable ground thaw. Highly comparable to ACR on heating-equipment rental inventory and BTU-driven project sizing, operating in many of the same Western Canadian construction markets.

Regional players

• Cooper Equipment Rentals: Canadian construction-equipment rental chain operating across multiple provinces with a broad fleet that includes heaters, light towers, and generators for construction sites. Closest Canadian geographic competitor to ACR with comparable contractor customers in Western Canada, but a generalist rental model without ACR's dedicated heat-planning, permit-management, and bulk-propane-delivery stack.
• Ideal Rentals & Sales: Alberta-based construction equipment rental provider serving Calgary and surrounding areas with a fleet that includes heaters, generators, and general jobsite equipment. Operates in ACR's exact geographic footprint with overlapping residential and commercial contractor customers; comparable business model but without ACR's documented dedicated heat-planning consultancy, owned propane-truck fleet, or remote-monitoring capability.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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