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Carter Group
Feb 151 min read
A room with a view - case study
Carter Plant Hire has been working with MPS Glass to install large windows in a prestigious new property in Budleigh Salterton. This...
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Carter Group
Feb 81 min read
The Creamery - case study update
Carter Plant Hire continues to work with NMD Building Solutions on the renovations at The Creamery in Budleigh Salterton. The works on...
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Carter Group
Jan 113 min read
CPA Crane Hire or CPA Contract Lift - which is right for you?
Carter Plant Hire works within industry standards set out by the Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA), which publishes a standard...
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Carter Group
Nov 9, 20231 min read
15 ton generator lift
Carter Plant Hire often gets to work with interesting companies. Last week we were lifting a 15-ton containerised generator unit at Red...
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Carter Group
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Topsham timber frame - case study
Carter Plant Hire has been working with Westructure Timber Frame Ltd on a new property in the historic heart of Topsham near Exeter....
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Carter Group
Oct 5, 20232 min read
Operating a mobile crane in high winds
With Autumn now here the wind is getting stronger, which has a knock-on effect on crane operations and, therefore, build schedules. It...
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Carter Group
Aug 17, 20231 min read
St Leonard's Quarter- case study
Carter Plant Hire has been working with Acorn Developments on a prestigious project to provide quality homes. St. Leonard's Quarter is a...
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Carter Group
Aug 10, 20231 min read
The Old Creamery - case study
The historic building, the former Old Creamery, in the heart of Budleigh Salterton is undergoing a major renovation and Carter Plant Hire...
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Carter Group
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Mobile crane operator or HGV driver vacancy
If you have an HGV Category C driving license, we can train you to be a crane operator Carter Plant Hire is currently looking for a...
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Carter Group
Jul 20, 20231 min read
Timber frame construction - a crane makes all the difference
Carter Plant Hire often works with timber frame construction companies.
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Carter Group
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Craning mobile homes - a job with a view
As the summer progresses, there is no let up in the number of mobile homes and caravans that Carter Plant Hire is asked to move - many of...
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Carter Group
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Lifting glazing - when accuracy is key
Lifting glass panels – when a delicate touch is needed.
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Carter Group
May 18, 20231 min read
Lifting timber frame components - case study
Lifting timber frame components with our lorry loader, including: timber frame, structural steels, trusses and spandrel panels.
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Carter Group
May 11, 20233 min read
The role of Appointed Person
When used correctly and with a fully trained and competent lifting team, mobile cranes are one of the safest items of construction...
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Carter Group
May 4, 20231 min read
Carter’s Lift & Shift – a smaller crane for smaller jobs
There are times when you need to lift smaller or lighter items where a full-size mobile crane would be overkill. Carter’s Lift & Shift...
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Carter Group
Apr 27, 20231 min read
Forklift training
Forklifts are standard equipment for a wide range of companies, not just those in construction. This means there is a constant need for...
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Carter Group
Apr 6, 20231 min read
Lifting materials in Exmouth - Case Study
Carter Plant Hire was recently asked to lift materials (aggregate, sand, blocks, etc.) into the back garden of a house in Flora Close,...
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Carter Group
Mar 24, 20231 min read
The Ley Arms - Case study
Carter Plant Hire has again been working with Westucture Timber Frame Ltd on construction of additional accommodation at the Ley Arms at...
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Carter Group
Mar 16, 20231 min read
Collect & Erect roof trusses - Case study
Carter Plant Hire has been working with CW Build to transport and lift roof trusses to a site in Devon. The trusses were collected from...
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Carter Group
Mar 9, 20231 min read
What is grillage?
Mobile cranes, such as those owned and operated by Carter Plant Hire, are often required to work on sites when ground conditions are less...
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