The Benefits Of CPA Contract Lifting
So, you’re hiring a crane for the first time.
You’ve probably thought long and hard about what type of crane will be best and how long you will keep it on your site for – but we’ll bet you haven’t given much thought to the type of crane hire.
Are we right?
Well, you have two choices:
- CPA crane hire
- CPA contract lifting
Both are viable options and the right one for you often comes down to how much crane hire experience you have. For instance, if you’ve never hired a crane in the past, or you’re looking for a fully-managed, turnkey lifting solution, CPA contract lifting could be ideal.
Let’s find out more about contract lifting – including what is, the advantages it can bring and how easy it is to arrange with BJW Cranes.
What is CPA contract lifting?
The CPA (Construction Plant Hire Association) is the leading membership and representative body for construction plant hire firms across the UK. They maintain close connections with other bodies in the construction industry and have strict guidelines that you must adhere to.
With a CPA contract lift, you’re not only hiring a crane but you essentially hand over the responsibility of organising the entire lift to a qualified team. That means you can relax knowing that all the relevant guidelines are being met when you opt for CPA contract lifting.
What are the benefits of arranging a contract lift?
Contract lifts are the perfect option for companies that don’t have the necessary knowledge, infrastructure or personnel in place for a lift to be carried out safely and efficiently.
As with CPA crane hire, we will provide the best-in-class equipment (i.e. a crane that’s fully certified, regularly tested and properly maintained), along with the most competent professionals.
This includes the provision of:
- an appointed person who will take charge and instruct the rest of the team
- a signaller or slinger who will act as the eyes and ears of the person operating the crane
- a crane operator who will ensure goods are lifted and moved around safely and with ease
- a supervisor who will oversee and manage every aspect of the lift to ensure maximum safety and effectiveness
On top of providing the required personnel, we will also plan the lift and operate the crane in line with a safe system of work. We’ll ensure that all work meets BS 7121, which is the code of practice for the safe use of cranes, as well as LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations).
Also included in the price of our CPA contract lifting service is the method statement and risk assessment.
All you need to do is provide us with accurate information relating to the goods you need to lift or move and the ground conditions. This will enable us to plan every aspect accordingly – eliminating the risk of timely delays and setbacks.
Contact BJW Cranes to organise a contract lift
Decided CPA contract lifting is exactly what you need for your next construction project? Great – the team at BJW Cranes is always on hand to assist and will gladly discuss your lift requirements in more detail before pencilling a date in the diary.
Alternatively, if you’re unsure whether CPA contract lifting or CPA crane hire is best for you, you’re more than welcome to get in touch.
Either fill out our online enquiry form, email office@bjwcranes.co.uk or give us a call on 01724 289 501.