Engineered Shoring Systems & Design Services

When you partner with United Rentals’ Trench Safety experts, you’re not just renting equipment, you’re gaining the confidence of having our team right by your side, providing a full-service, end-to-end solution for your unique project.

Every project is supported by a team of experienced engineers and advisors who provide focused attention from start to finish. Together, they deliver onsite support, technical guidance, custom designs, and state-specific engineered plans and calculations tailored to your jobsite.

As North America’s largest provider of trench safety products, we engrain safety into every step of our process while ensuring that our innovative systems create efficiencies for your time and budget.

United Rentals maintains the largest and most diverse inventory of trench shoring equipment in North America, supported by 14 dedicated Engineered Systems Trench Safety branches. We provide equipment delivery direct to site, along with onsite consultation from an experienced shoring installation advisor to guide and support your crew throughout the installation process.

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Kissick Construction is leveraging United Rentals' slide rail shoring system to safely and efficiently execute complex excavations as part of Kansas City’s $5 billion Overflow Control Program, the largest infrastructure project in the city’s history. The modular system ensures ground stability near active roadways and utilities, improving safety, minimizing disruptions, and streamlining installation with existing equipment.

Safely and efficiently excavating deep trenches near active roadways, utilities, and other critical infrastructure during Kansas City’s massive sewer and stormwater system overhaul, while preventing ground movement, maintaining traffic flow, and complying with environmental regulations.

Enhanced safety and stability during excavations, minimized ground movement and risk of collapse, uninterrupted traffic flow on busy roadways like Gregory Boulevard, and reduced delays associated with reconstruction. Additionally, the use of United Rentals' slide rail shoring system streamlined installation processes, allowing Kissick Construction to complete complex digs efficiently while meeting project deadlines.

“We had a great experience using United Rentals Trench Safety products. Their equipment worked perfectly, and their team was amazing to work with. They responded super quickly and stayed flexible, even with all the changes we threw their way. Provided quality calculations and drawings for their system.”

“From sales, to engineering, and delivery, the process was smooth and efficient. The communication was clear and concise.”

“Great service from start to finish. This was a rush order due to a planning error. The UR team was there to support and assist however they could. All materials were in great shape and the installation was smooth.”

“Excellent sales rep and equipment specialist!”

How often does OSHA require engineered shoring systems to be inspected?

Like any trench safety and shoring system, an engineered system rental should be inspected daily by a competent person, according to OSHA standards. Any modifications that need to be made to the system need to be recertified by an RPE.

Can engineers adjust or expand on tabulated data if a project requires it?

Yes, our team of RPEs can adjust tabulated data as a part of our shoring engineering support services.

What is the role of a competent person in engineered system inspections?

The competent person is a designated, knowledgeable individual with the authority to promptly correct trenching and excavation hazards. For engineered systems, they conduct daily inspections to ensure the excavation and protective system comply with the design and OSHA. They are empowered to halt work immediately if unsafe conditions or deviations from the engineered plan are observed.

Our Engineered Systems Team

At United Rentals, we back our engineered systems with the industry’s largest team of dedicated installation advisors and RPEs. Our branch teams maintain, assemble, and prepare every shoring system to meet project specifications, while our onsite advisors work directly with contractors to ensure safe and efficient installation in the field. Each advisor is equipped with hands-on knowledge of our full line of engineered solutions, ensuring that projects stay on schedule, crews remain safe and installations are completed to the highest standards.

Behind every project is our engineering department, staffed with RPEs licensed across the U.S. and Canada and ready to design customized, PE-stamped excavation plans for any site condition. What truly sets United Rentals apart is not only the size of our team, but the depth of experience, skill, and commitment our people bring to every project.