3 Considerations to Take Your Crane Planning to New Heights

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By: Josh Farr Respected and feared — that’s the general sentiment about cranes on jobsites. We need them, but few types of construction equipment require as much detailed planning and safety consideration. Regardless of class or size, the very nature of cranes demands careful evaluation in the earliest stages of the project, ensuring effective budgeting and reducing the possibility of coordination obstacles later in the project. The big lift: preconstruction A successful project begins with successful preconstruction. One key element to accurate planning and estimation is ensuring the superintendent is engaged in the preconstruction phase. Being able to share experience … Read more

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Gray Tools Presents Exclusive Grip-on Locking Plier Sets for North America

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Two new sets of Grip-on locking pliers are now offered in the U.S. exclusively from Gray Tools. The 10-Piece Essential Set and 10-Piece General Set provide more than 40% savings over the purchase of individual tools and include a bonus storage rack for convenient tool organization. The Grip-on sets feature popular styles and sizes of locking pliers and clamps. They have an epoxy resin coating for 10-times superior corrosion resistance and protection against welding spatter. A no-pinch, easy-release lever helps prevent the accidental pinching of hands and fingers. Additionally, a piano wire spring design maximizes tool life, while providing reliable … Read more

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Tor Alva in Switzerland Unveiled

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Tor Alva was recently inaugurated in Mulegns, Switzerland. The almost 30-meter-high, gleaming white tower is hailed as the world’s tallest 3D-printed building. This new architectural landmark and pioneering work of digital fabrication was built to revive the 11-person mountain village threatened by depopulation. The Origen cultural foundation led the work in collaboration with ETH Zurich, to celebrate culture and the arts and to give the village a new lease on life. The White Tower is open daily for guided tours, and from July onward, the space will also host staged performances. Tor Alva is intended to remain in Mulegns for … Read more

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CIMIC’s Leighton Asia to Construct $200M Luxury Residential Construction Project in India

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CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia has been awarded a contract by real estate developer Elan Group to deliver a luxury residential project in Gurugram, India. The project, known as Elan The Emperor, is located in the same area where Leighton Asia is constructing an eight-tower development, Elan The Presidential, also for the Elan Group. The contract will generate revenue of approximately $200 million for Leighton Asia, and involves construction of 10 towers, each approximately 145 meters tall, across a built-up area of around 490,000 square meters. The scope of work for this IGBC LEED Gold-targeted development includes civil and structural … Read more

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Gambian Delegation Visits CSCEC’s Nanning Wuxu International Airport’s Terminal 3 for Technical Exchange

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A delegation of students and instructors from a technical training program for the Gambian housing and urban-rural development sector located in China, recently visited the Nanning Wuxu International Airport’s Terminal 3 (Section 2), undertaken by general contractor CSCEC, for a site tour and technical exchange. With a total floor area of 305,000 square meters, Terminal 3 will boost the airport’s annual passenger handling capacity to 50 million upon completion. During the visit, participants observed key construction practices and technologies used in airport steel structure installation, roofing systems and intelligent building solutions. The project team introduced a smart management platform for … Read more

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