Mon February 03, 2020
Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Crane for Your Project
Virtually all construction projects require the lifting, hauling or transportation of heavy materials — which is why cranes play a gigantic role in the development of your project. Deciding which crane is right for your objectives can be an overwhelming task, as the range of options available is limitless....
Mon February 03, 2020
Contractor Enlists Grove's GHC75 to Improve Efficiency on Projects
Companies across North America are seeing the benefits of using a Grove telescoping crawler crane. For a variety of job sites, the combination of crawler maneuverability, telescoping boom versatility and 100 percent pick-and-carry function that they offer can increase efficiency and ROI....
Mon February 03, 2020
ALL Invests in New Liebherr All-Terrain Cranes Ahead of U.S. Debut
The ALL Family of Companies announced that it has preordered several new Liebherr models as yet unavailable in the United States, including two LTM 1450-8.1 500-ton (453.6 t) all-terrain cranes. The Liebherr Group plans to debut the LTM 1450-8.1 at the 2017 ConExpo-Con/AGG show from March 7 to 11 in Las Vegas....
Mon February 03, 2020
Demag Duo Performs Tandem Lift of Tunnel Boring Machine Drive System
The Terex CTT 161 tower crane had more than proven its worth during the first stage of new construction for the Matthias-Claudius-Haus nursing home in Waldshut, Germany, so Waldshut-Tiengen-based construction company Schleith insisted on the use of a Terex crane for the second stage of construction as well....
Mon February 03, 2020
Seattle Boasts More Cranes on Job Sites Than Any City in World
One only need to look to the sky to confirm that construction in the Pacific Northwest is booming. A recent report by Rider, Levett, Bucknall, a global company specializing in project management, cost estimating and legal advisory, shows 58 cranes dotting the Seattle skyline....
Mon February 03, 2020
English Crane Rental Company Brings Home Demag, Challenger Cranes
English crane rental company John Sutch Cranes ordered five cranes, with its shopping list consisting of a Demag AC 220-5, two Demag AC 60-3's, and two used Challenger 3160 all terrain cranes. Owner John Sutch pre-arranged the order with Tim Leech, Terex Cranes regional sales manager, a few weeks ago in Liverpool, England....
Wed January 29, 2020
Palfinger Will Exhibit Lifting Solutions at ConExpo 2020
Established in 1932, PALFINGER has built its reputation on innovative, reliable and cost-effective lifting solutions for use on commercial vehicles. PALFINGER is recognized internationally as one of the leading truck equipment manufacturers offering a comprehensive product portfolio....
Mon January 27, 2020
Hackers and Cranes: The Dangers Research Has Revealed
There's no doubt that remotely controlled construction equipment is a huge advantage for crews across job sites everywhere, but as with any innovation, it carries its own set of risks. One danger that researchers have unearthed is the ability for hackers to control remotely operated construction equipment with little effort....
Mon January 27, 2020
Islanders Use Cranes to Move Historic Church in South Carolina
The Chapel on Pawleys Island, S.C., is no stranger to new places. The structure was originally built in Georgetown, S.C., where it served as the Pentecostal Holiness Church until it was dismantled and moved onto the island in the 1940s, the South Carolina Picture Project reported....
Mon January 27, 2020
Top Five Crane Maintenance Tips for the Winter — and All Year Long
As construction professionals who use cranes, you know how vital they are to your business and other business for whom you do work. Cranes are used 365 days a year, often long days, for extensive heavy lifting and transportation of just about any machinery and materials you could need for a large-scale project....