However neat and tidy you are, if you’re cutting, drilling or sanding and there’s masonry involved, then you’re going to create some dust.

This Sunday the clocks go back, the sign of darker nights to come and less daylight hours. Although dusk will creep in even earlier, lots of people will remain on site to work, which is why it’s important to make sure you have the correct set up for your team.

As we approach the colder months, thoughts move to keeping warm and not letting the winter chills interfere with the work we have to do. 

That’s why it’s important to make sure you’re set up with the right heating equipment. There are some key factors to consider, so we’ve done a round-up of the most common heaters to help you decide which is the best fit for you.

Winter’s here - so you likely have greater use for generators. Severe weather means power outages are more frequent. Likewise, during the darker months, there’s more need to power lights to keep your spaces brightly lit. Or perhaps you work in an area without power supply. Whatever the case, a generator can support your needs.

When working at height, there are plenty of access equipment options to choose from. From step ladders and one man towers, to scaffolding towers that can reach working heights of 14 metres, we’ve made it extra simple for you to choose the right access equipment by putting together a hiring checklist. Remember, the experienced and friendly Alliance team are always on hand to provide advice! 

Usually the first team on a construction site, groundworkers prepare footings and foundations, and the provisions for drainage, cabling and the installation of utilities such as fibre optic cables and telephone lines, in preparation for the structural work to begin. At Alliance Tool Hire we have years of experience serving groundworker customers, so we know that using the correct cutting equipment is key.

We often talk about how committed we are to providing equipment of the highest quality; nowhere is that more apparent than in our partnership with Hilti. Well known in the construction industry as a professional’s go-to tool company, given their excellent reputation for performance and durability, Hilti products have formed a core part of our fleet from the very beginning.

The second article in our access series runs through the best ways to tackle hard to reach access points. 

Whether you need to span a conservatory, trim a hedge or decorate above a stairwell, we have a number of high quality, reliable solutions to hire.