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MEWPS

MEWPS

Vehicle mounted access platforms are one of the most popular type of MEWPs (mobile elevated work platforms). This is due to the fact that the platform is attached to a working van or truck meaning they can be transported from site to site and along a road, without the...

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Spider Lifts, The Only Solution

Spider Lifts, The Only Solution

In construction, no two jobs are the same, there is seldom a one size fits all solution that will work for every situation. This principle is the same when referring to completed builds, no two properties are identical in every way, and furthermore, once on site the...

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Spider Lifts (Tracked Access Platforms)

Spider Lifts (Tracked Access Platforms)

Spider Lifts are a specialist type of MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) that provide a unique temporary access solution to otherwise inaccessible areas that traditional access platforms cannot reach. What makes spider lifts unique? Versatility Many of these...

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The London Safer Lorry Scheme

Are you looking to hire a vehicle in London? Then you need to know about the new Safer Lorry Scheme, which was introduced on September 1st 2015. It’s a scheme that aims to reduce fatalities on the city’s roads by improving the mirrors and side guards on HGVs. Here we...

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Highway Hire welcomes James Laws

Highway Hire is pleased to welcome James Laws to the team. In his new role as Business Manager, James will be responsible for managing the company and growing it into a leading vehicle hire supplier. He brings 10 years’ experience from the hire industry and has a...

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Safety First: The Highway Hire Safety Checklist

Are you familiar with the health and safety checks that are carried out when you hire vehicles and equipment? Do you carry out your own checks? All hire companies have a duty to manage the health and safety of their equipment, and as an IPAF member, Highway Hire is...

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New Hinowa spider lifts now available

Do you need a spider lift for a specific building or maintenance project but don’t have the budget to buy one outright? Are you looking for flexible long-term equipment hire? Highway Hire is pleased to introduce a new range of Hinowa spider lifts to its fleet,...

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Why buy when you can long term hire?

If you need to use heavy duty machinery for a long term construction or highways job but don’t have the money to buy one outright, then hiring could be a more cost-effective and practical option. Whether you’re just starting out or have been running a business for...

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Choosing the right MEWP for the job

Have you ever hired a vehicle or piece of equipment only to find that it isn’t big enough, doesn’t reach far enough, or you don’t have an operator who knows how to use it properly? Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are an excellent solution for carrying out work...

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Top 5 Tips for HIAB Lorry Hire

Do you need to transport building materials to a construction site which is difficult to access? Or do you have heavy items which can’t be lifted by hand? Perhaps you have waste to dispose of after a building project. Whatever your needs for hiring a HIAB truck, they...

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The London Low Emission Zone

The London Low Emission Zone

The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) was introduced in 2008 to encourage the most polluting heavy diesel vehicles in London to become more environmentally friendly in an attempt to improve air quality and reduce C02 emissions. With Penalty charges of £500-£1000 for...

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What’s in the ground?

What’s in the ground?

This is a question everyone should ask before they carry out an excavation, whether it be a footing for a building, a sign base or lighting column hole, the question should remain the same... “what is in the ground?” As everyone in the construction industry knows,...

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