Welcome to the Industry Lifting Lead AP Group
The home for lifting operations planning professionals
Founded and Led by Industry
The Industry Lifting Lead AP Group (ILLAPG) was founded in 2015 by David Borley Lifting Lead for the Skanska Group, to bring together like minded people within the construction sector in order to encourage improved collaboration, harmonization and co-ordination, aiding communication between working groups, associations, governing bodies, contractors, owners and suppliers.
For further information on the purpose and activities of the ILLAPG, please use the links below
Managed by
For Industry
Those that are active or have an interest in the safe planning and executions of lifting operations in construction and allied industries are welcome to join the ILLAPG. Membership is free providing applicants support the aims and outcomes of the ILLAPG.
Further information on membership can be found on the ‘About Us‘ page.
News
Industry Lifting Lead AP Group (ILLAPG) Meeting – 9 October 2025
The Industry Lifting Lead Appointed Person Group (ILLAPG) held its 39th meeting on 9 October 2025 at GGR UNIC House in Haddenham, with over 80 industry professionals taking part – around 20 in the room and more than 60 online. The meeting, chaired by Darren Biggs,...
ILLAPG support Falcon Crane’s Open Days
The ILLAPG President, Dave Borley and Council Members attended and supported a series of Open Days, organised by Falcon Tower Cranes in early July 2025 at their premises in Norfolk. They were showcasing a series of products and services, and included a tour of their...
GGR Group & Industry Lifting Lead AP Open Day
The ILLAPG held an industry Open Day, kindly hosted by the GGR Group, which took place on Thursday 5th June 2025 at GGR’s depot in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire and supported by Skanska and the CPA. Despite the wet weather, some estimated 360 delegates attended the event...
The Industry Lifting Lead AP Group (ILLAPG)
The Industry Lifting Lead AP Group (ILLAPG), at their October 2024 meeting released a series of support materials for the Hands off, Step Away, Safe space (HOSASS) initiative, including posters and presentation slides as well as a supporting video. The support...