Complex Plant Movement in Central London DSM Contract Lifting recently completed a 3.3T transformer installation within confined basement vaults in Westminster, working for a Tier 1 M&E contractor. Tasks like this aren’t about big open lifts - they’re about control, planning, and getting heavy equipment into spaces that weren’t exactly designed for it. Working in Restricted Underground Conditions The transformers needed to be installed within underground vaults with tight acc

The DSM Plant Movement Division was recently tasked with a challenging project at Broadgate, involving the offload and installation of critical energy-saving chiller units deep within a basement plant room. It was the kind of job that required precision, planning, and the right equipment - and that’s exactly what we brought. Tight Access, Smart Solutions With low headroom, ducting, pipework, and parking bays restricting every move, this was no straightforward delivery. Our Fa

Plant Movement London | Crane Hire London Below St Paul’s - Above the rest. DSM Contract Lifting - Plant Movement London In the basement of a landmark building near St Paul’s, DSM’s Plant Movement Division was tasked with delivering and installing critical M&E units through a challenging network of corridors, plant rooms, and service areas. With no crane access, no goods lift, and no straightforward route in, this project relied entirely on our specialist plant movement servi

Not every heavy lift needs a crane on site, sometimes it just needs the right plan, the right tools, and the right team. That’s exactly what this central London job demanded, and it’s what DSM delivered. We were called in to install a set of heavy transformers into a basement-level switchgear room. The catch? No external crane access, and no obvious way in. Here’s how we made it happen: ◾️ First, we used one of our Reid Porta Gantry systems to remove an overhead steel section

DSM recently undertook a remarkable project involving the iconic ArcelorMittal Orbit, originally installed for the 2012 Olympic Games. Standing at 114.5 metres, our dedicated Plant Movement team showcased their expertise by skilfully dismantling the chiller into manageable pieces, which were then navigated through tight spaces. Are you looking for a reliable Plant Movement partner? Please get in touch with the team today. 📧 Email: contracts@dsmcls.co.uk 📞 Tel: 0203 948 9659