Mace – Birmingham Primark Development

Mace – Birmingham Primark Development Fortis were called in to provide Tower Crane Personnel services at the new Primark development in Birmingham. This comprised of day shift and night shift teams rotating to keep the project on schedule. We were responsible for safely conducting lifting operations utilising the sites Wolff 275 B Luffing Jib Tower Crane to […]

Boiler Installations – Greenwich

Boiler Installations – Greenwich A very tricky installation of boilers to basement levels in Greenwich using a UNIC 295 mini crane. After calculating the loadings, we were able to access a stairwell on the upper floor and maneuver the boilers in front of the crane to lift down over handrails. The works were completed out […]

Glass Installations – Henry Boot Construction – Barnsley

Glass Installations – Henry Boot Construction – Barnsley Mini cranes also have pick-and-carry duties for those inaccessible areas that require pick up and travel with the load. Installing heavy glass is a service that Fortis have provided for many years and here you can see us at Henry Boot site in Barnsley working for a […]

Hoist Units removal – Skanska London

Hoist Units removal – Skanska London Mini Cranes are small yet very powerful! Fortis were called in by Skanska for a project in central London to remove internal hoists and base units. Utilising a UNIC URW 506 with an expert A66 operator we completed these works in a day. Interested? Learn more about our contract […]

Glass Installation for Avon Cosmetics

Glass Installation for Avon Cosmetics How do you lift a crane to the top of a tall building?  With another crane of course! In order to undertake a glass installation for an international cosmetics brand, we had to use two cranes for this project.  Who are Avon Cosmetics? Avon Products, Inc. or simply known as […]

The White Company Distribution Centre – Northampton

A plant movement and installation with no power How can you complete a lifting project without power? This was the situation we were faced with when a long-standing Client contacted us about undertaking a plant movement and installation in Northampton recently.  Who is The White Company? The White Company design, produce and sell edited collections […]

Tower crane management for ISG

Tower crane management for ISG A lot of our projects are day-long or short-term lifting projects. However, we also undertake more complex projects that last for months, or even years.  One of our big projects recently was working with ISG on a huge construction project called the Interchange project in Cardiff, Wales. As it has […]

Tower Crane Management – ISG Fusion Swansea

Tower Crane Management – ISG Fusion Swansea This was our first project working for ISG Construction providing Tower Crane Management and Lift Assurance services This was a student accommodation development in the heart of Swansea utilising 2 x Luffing Jib cranes SAEZ SL 320 and SAEZ SLH 190. Fortis ensured all correct permissions were granted and minimum […]

Cala Homes – Cheltenham

Cala Homes – Cheltenham Cala Homes Midlands sought a trusted partner to manage crane operations for their prestigious new build project in Cheltenham. This ambitious project turned a rundown former police station – close to Cheltenham town centre – into a prime development of 67 high-quality new family homes, finished to exacting specifications. Entrusted with […]

Marshall Construction – Brazennose House – Manchester

Elevating Excellence: The Fortis-Marshall Collaboration at Brazennose House In the vibrant heart of Manchester City Centre, Brazennose House stands as a testament to ambition and innovation in construction.  Marshall Construction, a family-run business for over 120 years and a key player in the industry sought a partner who shared their dedication and precision for this […]