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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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Carter Group
Mar 2, 20231 min read
New house at The Nab, Topsham - Case study
For the past few weeks Carter Plant Hire has been working with local building company, Setter & Saunders on a project at The Nab in...
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Carter Group
Mar 2, 20231 min read
Training - cranes, diggers, dumpers and forklifts - most construction plant machinery
Training in the operation of construction plant machinery is essential for anyone working on site. Sites usually require personnel to be...
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Carter Group
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Dryer & Heater for an anaerobic digestion plant - Case study
Carter Plant Hire recently organised collection, delivery and contract lift for a large dryer/heater for an anaerobic digestion plant....
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Carter Group
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Barn conversion king trusses - Case study
Earlier this month Carter Plant Hire was working with Gater Contractors, a Sidmouth-based family firm, to remove old king trusses from a...
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Carter Group
Feb 9, 20235 min read
Safety rules for mobile cranes
Safe operation of all-terrain mobile cranes If you are planning to hire a mobile crane to do some on-site lifting it is important you are...
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Carter Group
Jan 26, 20231 min read
Lifting chimneys - Case study
Carter Plant Hire's client list contains many housebuilders, both national and local. On this occasion we were called to site in North...
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Carter Group
Jan 19, 20231 min read
Threading steels through a dormer window - Case study
Carter Plant Hire has been working with Escott Carpentry on a loft conversion. Steels to support the floor needed to be gently threaded...
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Carter Group
Jan 12, 20231 min read
Saving you time and money - Case study
Carter Plant Hire has been making full use of its latest lorry loader on behalf of clients by transporting a full load of concrete blocks...
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Carter Group
Jan 5, 20231 min read
Lifting at an anaerobic digestion plant - Case study
Carter Plant Hire has been working with Circular Renewables in the ongoing maintenance of an anaerobic digestion plant in Devon. In this...
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Carter Group
Dec 15, 20221 min read
Siting pods at Ladram Bay - Case study
Carter Plant Hire has been to local holiday park, Ladram Bay to lift a number of new 'pods' into place. These popular Otterpod modules...
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Carter Group
Dec 8, 20221 min read
Lifting steel beams into place - Case study
Carter Plant Hire has been lifting steel beams to a property in Plymouth that is having a major loft conversion built. Using a lorry...
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Carter Group
Dec 1, 20221 min read
CPA Crane Hire or CPA Contract Lift - a quick guide
Before you even think about which type of crane you need, you first need to decide which type of crane hire is best for you – do you...
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Carter Group
Nov 25, 20222 min read
Winter is coming - how to avoid lifting delays on site
As we are heading towards winter it is worth a short explanation on how extreme conditions can affect crane lifting at all times of the...
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Carter Group
Nov 17, 20221 min read
Budleigh Salterton's new Cricket Club Pavilion - Case study
Carter Plant Hire has now been active for several weeks, assisting in the erection of a steel frame, supplied by Danick Steel Ltd., at...
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Carter Group
Oct 27, 20225 min read
Regulations for crane lifting
Rules & Regs for mobile cranes Safe operation of all-terrain mobile cranes If you are planning to hire a mobile crane to do some on-site...
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