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EB Construction Training is open for business
All training was suspended during the first coronavirus lockdown but this time around they can open as long as all recommended Covid-19...
Carter Group
Jan 28, 20212 min read


The difference between CPA Contract Lift and standard CPA Crane Hire
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...
Carter Group
Jan 21, 20213 min read


Mobile crane safety regulations
If you are planning to hire a mobile crane it is important you are aware of the legal requirements of operating cranes safely. This is...
Carter Group
Jan 14, 20215 min read


New year, new lockdown – but construction is still going strong
Carter Plant Hire and Carter’s Lift & Shift are open for business as usual during the coronavirus lockdown issued on 4th January 2021....
Carter Group
Jan 7, 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...
Carter Group
Dec 10, 20201 min read


Fork lift training
Forklifts are standard equipment for a wide range of companies, not just those in construction. This means there is a constant need for...
Carter Group
Dec 3, 20201 min read


Coronavirus Winter 2020/21 – we are open for business
Carter Plant Hire, Carter’s Lift & Shift and EB Construction Training will all be operating as normal over the next few months with all...
Carter Group
Nov 26, 20201 min read


Mobile homes are on the move
At this time of the year many caravan and mobile home parks as well as private owners are updating their properties and, despite the...
Carter Group
Nov 19, 20202 min read


Coronavirus November 2020 – we are open for business
As you are no doubt aware, the UK is subject to a second Coronavirus lock down during November. However, the government has said that the...
Carter Group
Nov 5, 20201 min read


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 aware of the legal requirements of...
Carter Group
Nov 5, 20205 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...
Carter Group
Oct 29, 20201 min read


Specialist crane hire for lifting small boats – Autumn
As a follow-up to our March blog when we put several boats into the water, last week we were back by the River Exe lifting boats out for ...
Carter Group
Oct 22, 20203 min read


The changing face of crane hire
Versatility is the key to staying on top in a competitive crane hire market…
Carter Group
Oct 1, 20201 min read


The Carter Group – one of the oldest businesses in East Devon
Having started in 1908, there is a huge responsibility for the family running the Carter Group to stay in business whatever world events...
Carter Group
Sep 17, 20202 min read


Caravan Lifts are on the Up!
One of the unexpected consequences of the Coronavirus pandemic has been an increase in the number of families purchasing mobile homes...
Carter Group
Sep 17, 20202 min read


Launching Carter’s Lift & Shift
We have re-named our truck and HIAB business Carter’s Lift & Shift and started a new Facebook page, so that customers can keep up to date...
Carter Group
Sep 17, 20201 min read


A busy Summer!
Despite lockdown and the UK’s tricky economic situation Carter Crane Hire has had a very busy summer in 2020 with some record weeks...
Carter Group
Sep 17, 20202 min read


Training grants for short courses
The cost of training can sometimes be off-putting, so take advantage of the grant of up to £120 per candidate on offer from the CITB...
Carter Group
Sep 17, 20201 min read


Tree Work
Storms with high winds often cause tree damage and often a crane is needed to remove the main trunk, which is where Carters can help...
Carter Group
Sep 17, 20202 min read


EB Construction Training Centre is open
EB Construction Training is now up and running again and is happy to take bookings for the courses listed on our website...
Carter Group
Sep 17, 20202 min read
