FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • We’re here to help make your lifting operations safer, no matter your experience or industry.

    • Bespoke international lifting & handling for all clients.

    • Lifting consultancy, feasibility assessments & engineering services.

    • Training & CPD events for CAD, lifting operations and more.

    • Overflow support for the lifting industry (help with quotes, surveys + lift plans)

    • Custom CAD workflows, blocks & tool pallets.

    • There’s also the Ocicat shop, our R&D + more.

    We are happy to consider projects of all shapes and sizes, and we love a unique or difficult challenge.

  • Because we’re actually here to help.

    We’re a relatively new company, but our experience is built from years at work in the real world. We’ve managed complex, high-pressure works across multiple continents, and handled detailed domestic work that others wouldn’t go near.

    This unique combination helps us deliver the big & small jobs alike; without compromise. If you’re planning something bespoke, complex, or too important to get wrong, that’s where we thrive.

    We’ll keep you informed, not overwhelmed, while meticulous planning and a reliable site team catch problems before they happen. If your project encounters some unexpected ‘force-majeure’ – like transport delays, last-minute site changes, or anything in between – we’ll deal with them together.

    We carry out the majority of supporting services in-house: from temporary works, finite-element analysis (FEA), LiDAR surveys and traffic management; to events rigging, enabling works and touch-ups. Everything we do is warranted, and your goods are fully insured with included cover.

    It’s that mix of proven experience, flexible service, and guaranteed delivery that makes us our clients’ preferred choice for lifting, handling, and safety consultancy.

  • Every task is priced individually, but you can check out some guide pricing here. To get a bespoke quote for your project, just say hello.

    Once we’ve received your enquiry, we’ll arrange a video call to conduct a remote survey and talk through the task at hand. Focusing on the details early helps us quickly build an accurate scope to price from, and a clear + workable method.

    Standalone tasks can be fixed-fee or hourly depending on your preference; while larger projects will typically use a contract with transparent day rates + expenses.

  • Honestly, not a lot, because we can handle the vast majority of ancillaries and background tasks in-house - things like ground engineering, lift insurance, road closures, and load packaging/transport.

    Where something extra is needed we’ll make this clear, and if you don’t already have a supplier in place we’ll introduce you to one of our trusted partners.

  • We’ve been privileged to work on projects in the UK, across Europe, and the heart of Africa.

    That said, we’re always up for new adventures, so will gladly consider work in new locations too.

  • Yes - even if it’s not with our documentation / templates, we can provide a trusted ‘Blue Card’ CPCS A61 Appointed Person (AP) to work on your behalf - from the office or on-site.

    AP Services available for on-site / project support, quotes, LiDAR & Matterport, all types of site surveys, lift planning, and overseeing BS7121 Complex lifts.

    We use trusted, directly-employed personnel with experience in crane / HIAB / lorry loader lifting, plant movement + handling, and helicopter lifts.

  • Yes, very. Our standard included covers range between £5M–15M depending on activity & scope. Certificates can be viewed on request.

    Bespoke lifting insurance quotes can also be arranged for high-risk / irreplaceable items.

  • We agree next steps ahead of time - so that no one is left out to dry if the plan changes.

    Weather, delays and unexpected problems are a natural part of lifting. We recognise the patterns and engineer most issues away before they occur.

    We’ll monitor and pre-manage developing situations with you, to minimise any potential for cost, social or media impact.

  • We mainly provide training for safety (lifting awareness, competency assessments, Advanced AP + more) and training for software (CAD, LiDAR, 3D, AR + more).

    Have a look at our calculator to find a level that works for you.

  • No, we don’t own heavy plant. (Here’s why.)

    If you’re in a bind, one of our trusted suppliers may be able to assist.

    Please reach out and we’ll put you in touch ASAP!

  • Please try to allow at least a couple of days for straightforward tasks, though emergency works can sometimes be accommodated.

    Complex works always benefit from more notice, which can sometimes increase beyond 14 weeks if road closures or infrastructure (rail, utilities etc) are involved.

    We’ll always try to help, even if time isn’t on your side, so feel free to ask the question.

  • Yes. If you need us, we want to help.

    We care about lifting works being carried out safely, and when it’s for a good cause, that only matters more.

    If you represent a charity or non-profit and need our support, please reach out. We’ll look at how we can help in a way that fits your needs while making sure the job gets done properly.

    Our focus is always the same: safe lifting and handling, backed by the same planning, cover, and guarantees we deliver for every client.