Why Specifiers and Contractors Come Direct to Brilliant Ideas for ALIMATS®
When specifying crane mats and outrigger mat systems, technical certainty has to be right. Load calculations, stiffness, system behaviour, and configuration design all play a direct role in temporary works safety. That’s why an increasing number of Tier 1 contractors, crane companies, and temporary works engineers now choose to work directly with Brilliant Ideas,
By working direct, clients gain immediate access to the engineering team that designed the ALIMATS® system. This enables faster technical responses, accurate safe working load (SWL) assessments, and bespoke mat configurations for complex crane and powered access applications. SWL data across the full product range has been independently verified in collaboration with a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), giving confidence in every design calculation and lifting plan.
More than 80 percent of the UK’s top twenty Tier 1 main contractors trade directly with us, alongside steelwork specialists, civil contractors, and modular construction providers. This direct route removes third party rehire uplifts, delivering commercial efficiency alongside technical assurance.
Operating from our Little Eaton depot in Derbyshire, we support projects nationwide with 24/7 logistics capability. Orders can be delivered anywhere in the UK, often at short notice, or collected directly from the depot. This operational flexibility guarantees ALIMATS® arrive on site when you need them, reducing downtime and simplifying temporary works planning.
As crane and access projects get more complex, having direct access to the engineers behind the system really matters. It means clearer advice, quicker answers, and confidence that the solution will perform exactly as expected on site, which makes the difference when you’re planning and delivering lifting operations.
To open an account or discuss upcoming project requirements, contact the Brilliant Ideas technical team by phone on 01335 345111 or email alimats@brilliantideasltd.co.uk
