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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Planning is Paramount: Crane Utilization on Vertical Construction Projects

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By Robert Pavelka When it comes to managing and mitigating risks on construction jobsites, few activities require a greater level of awareness or more extensive preplanning than the deployment of cranes. Whether it is a fixed tower crane that is brought in and assembled on the construction site for use throughout the project, or a mobile crane such as a crawler, hydraulic or vehicle-mounted variety, cranes have long been an essential tool for builders to effectively and efficiently erect their vertical construction projects. But the consequences of inadequate planning and errors in execution can be dire. According to the U.S. … Read more

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Crane Industry Services Offers Virtual Training Courses

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Crane Industry Services, LLC is now offering custom virtual training courses in order to accommodate COVID-19 safety regulations. Converting OSHA- and ANSI-accredited courses from classroom instruction to a virtual environment ensures that training can continue. Virtual training courses include OSHA 10, Leading Safety Works, Site Safety for Construction Supervisors and Utility Supervisors, Use Load Charts Like A Pro and Crane Site Safety. “The impact of COVID-19 on training schedules throughout the heavy construction industry is unlike anything we have ever seen. Naturally, the demand for virtual training has skyrocketed. Offering virtual training classes allows us to do more for our … Read more

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