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...
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...
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...
Highway Hire ready for Construction Industry growth in 2016
The office for National Statistics has recently released their quarterly construction output figures. These revealed that in October of this year, output in the construction industry increased by 0.2% compared with September. Studies reveal that all new construction...
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...
Why choose Highway Hire? / Highway Hire’s Vision and Values
Do you need an honest hire company that will follow through on their promises? Are you sick of dealing with cowboy companies you can’t trust? Choosing the right hire company can be a minefield. It’s not just the equipment you have to worry about, it’s the values and...
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...
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...
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,...
New vehicle mounted MEWP joins Highway Hire’s fleet
Are you tired of hiring worn out vehicles that break down or cause problems during a job? Whether you’re window cleaning, painting and decorating or carrying out essential building repairs, Highway Hire is pleased to introduce a new vehicle mounted MEWP to its fleet....
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...
Top 10 benefits of hiring a specialist tracked platform (spider lift)
Whether you’re fixing a roof, fitting the inside of a gym or building a multi-storey car park, hiring a spider lift can help reduce the time it takes to get the job done. Specialist tracked platforms, also known as spider lifts, provide flexible access for a variety...
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...
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...
Safety Considerations When Choosing & Hiring Cherry Pickers
Whilst it often boils down to common sense, there are lots of things you should consider when using and deciding which cherry pickers to hire. To help you navigate the rules, regulations and directives concerning safe working practices, we’ve put together the...
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...
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,...