Over the years in the United Kingdom, we have been a world leader when it comes to construction and infrastructure. From our innovation in railway transport to some of the gargantuan industrial buildings that popped up during the Industrial Revolution, we’ve always been at the forefront. Here we list just a few of the…
At Armquest, we are great advocators when it comes to using cranes in construction. In many cases, there’s no way to complete a project without them. However, we also recognise that there are some health and safety issues when working closely with such powerful machinery. Here we list just a few concerns when working with…
It’s not uncommon for a company to choose to rent construction equipment rather than purchasing it outright. When it comes to a business that relies on different types of projects to get a job completed, sometimes it’s just not feasible to purchase all of the equipment needed to get the job done. In addition…
If you require the use of a crane for your construction project but aren’t sure which type you need, you should know that there are many benefits of choosing a mobile crane. Some larger types of cranes will need to be installed in one fixed place, and this is not always the best option if…
Whether you’re organising a festival or moving your hot tub into your new home, it’s likely you’ll need a crane hire service to assist you with the heavy lifting. These machines are specially designed to lift, hold and lower heavy equipment and they render themselves useful in a broad range of industries. That being said,…
If you live in a big city, you might not even realise that your skyline is littered with countless cranes helping the construction of the latest buildings and skyscrapers. These enormous yet elegant pieces of technology are nonetheless modern wonders that allow us to create architecture quickly, efficiently and at a scale formerly undreamt of.…
If you asked a random person between the ages of 20 and 50 what they were going to do this summer, the answer of ‘going to a festival’ would probably be the most popular answer behind a foreign holiday. The explosion of large festivals over the past few decades has been remarkable; for older festival-goers,…
Operating Cranes in Stormy Weather It takes a skilled operator to handle a crane and inclement weather can make it even more dangerous, so it’s important that you choose reputable crane contractors who are experienced in operating cranes in bad weather. The weather isn’t something we can wait around for to get a job done,…
All You Need To Know About Different Types Of Cranes Crane hire can be a minefield if you don’t know enough about it. It’s important to take several things into consideration, such as the lifting capacity of the crane – ensuring it has the strength to do the job. At Armquest Industrial Services we possess…
Unique Lifting Solutions in Manchester Over the last 30 years, Armquest Industrial Services have been involved in many different and challenging projects, for clients with often highly specialised and technical requirements. We have risen to the occasion continuously, and continue to do so for all our customers, old and new, in the Greater Manchester area…