Pittsburgh Contractors: UPMC's $1.5B+ Hospital Expansion Is the Biggest Healthcare Build in Western PA, Are Your Rental Costs Right?

UPMC is investing over $1.5 billion in a new patient pavilion at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, the biggest healthcare construction project in Western Pennsylvania. PJ Dick and Mascaro are managing the build. Tower cranes, aerial lifts, concrete pumps, and generators are running on a tight urban site. TrueRent shows Pittsburgh contractors where United Rentals, Sunbelt, Cleveland Brothers CAT, and Maxim Crane are charging above market.

Hospital construction on a tight Oakland campus means everything costs more, crane positioning is limited, material staging is restricted, and logistics challenges drive up rental costs. Plus, Pittsburgh's hilly terrain and weather add complexity. When you're spending $200K-$800K/month on rentals, even small percentage overcharges add up to tens of thousands per month.

UPMC Presbyterian Pavilion ($1.5B+ investment)

A new state-of-the-art patient pavilion at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Oakland, Pittsburgh. The multi-story hospital tower is part of UPMC's broader campus modernization plan that includes billions in investments across Western Pennsylvania.

Vendors we benchmark

  • United Rentals
  • Sunbelt Rentals
  • Herc Rentals
  • Cleveland Brothers CAT
  • Maxim Crane Works
  • ALL Crane Rental