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Carter Group
Nov 26, 20211 min read
Glulam beams and floor cassettes - another day on site
Carter Plant Hire has been working with MSD Carpentry on a small development of new houses in Lympstone in East Devon. As for the...
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Carter Group
Oct 14, 20215 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
Oct 7, 20211 min read
Case study - Sandy Park Hotel glazing
This week Carter Plant Hire has been working at the hotel site at Sandy Park, home of the Exeter Chiefs rugby team. Glazing units are now...
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Carter Group
Sep 23, 20211 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
Sep 9, 20211 min read
Case study - Ground level steel beams
Carter Plant Hire recently worked with CW Build lifting steel beams into place on a new site in Devon. Although there is skill involved...
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Carter Group
Sep 3, 20211 min read
Case study - Luxury house materials
This week Carter Plant Hire spent some time locally in Ebford working with RBL Homes on an extension to a luxury house. Not only did we...
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Carter Group
Aug 26, 20211 min read
Case study - roofing panels
Working with RLR Construction, helping install roofing sheets with a CladBoy at Greendale Industrial Estate… If you have a similar job...
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Carter Group
Aug 12, 20211 min read
Case study - Crealy Farm silos
This week Carter Plant Hire was at Crealy Farm near Exeter lifting six new silos into place. As with any contract lift, a full lift plan...
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Carter Group
Aug 5, 20211 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
Jul 15, 20211 min read
Case study - an oak structure
This week Carter's Lift & Shift was able to help out Devon resident, Adrian Peach, when he was let down at the last minute. We sent our...
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Carter Group
Jun 24, 20211 min read
A tandem lift for Princess Yachts
Carter Plant Hire recently worked with Sparrow Crane Hire on a tandem lift for Princess Yachts in Plymouth. The task was to rotate a...
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Carter Group
Jun 17, 20211 min read
CPA Crane Hire vs CPA Contract Lift - a quick guide
This quick guide will help you to understand the difference between standard CPA Crane Hire and CPA Contract Lift. If you would like more...
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Carter Group
Jun 10, 20211 min read
Case study - pods away!
Lifting stylish new Orchard Pods into place at Castle Brake Holiday Park in Devon.
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Carter Group
Jun 3, 20212 min read
Mobile crane operator or HGV driver wanted
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
May 20, 20211 min read
Case study - silent pile driver
An interesting job last week was lifting a silent pile driver into place on a tricky site in Exeter. Most pilers make a lot of noise as...
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Carter Group
May 13, 20211 min read
Lift & Shift an olive tree
Our most recent Lift & Shift job with the small HIAB was placing an olive tree in a local garden. Definite health and safety benefits for...
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Carter Group
May 6, 20211 min read
Lifting roofing materials for the new hotel at Sandy Park - home of the Exeter Chiefs
Work on the new hotel at Sandy Park - home of the Exeter Chiefs rugby club - is speeding ahead. This week Carters were on site lifting...
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Carter Group
May 6, 20211 min read
Speedboat lift
Lifting a small luxury speedboat onto a transporter to take to from storage to Teignmouth in South Devon for sea trials. Note the use of...
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Carter Group
Apr 28, 20211 min read
Craning boats on the Exe Estuary - video
A beautiful morning craning boats onto the Exe Estuary for Lympstone Sailing Club. Working with the tides to ensure a safe,...
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Carter Group
Apr 1, 20213 min read
How to become a mobile crane operator
It is a legal requirement for anyone operating a crane to be fully qualified, and there are additional qualifications for a mobile crane...
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