Maxim Crane Works - 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....
Palfinger - 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....
HCEA - Mon January 27, 2020
Looking Back: Cranes From the 1950s
Construction Equipment Guide takes a lookback at Cranes at work during the 1950's...
James Headley – SPECIAL TO CEG - Mon January 27, 2020
OSHA Takes Training to a Higher Level
It finally happened. After almost ten years, on December 10, 2018, OSHA implemented the Crane Operator Certification law and licensing for those states requiring an operator license. But, that's not all they did!In addition to implementing this law, OSHA upped the ante for training and raised the stakes even higher by mandating an Employer Operator Evaluation that went effect on April 15, 2019....
Megan Wild – CEG Correspondent - 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....
- 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....
Emily Buenzle – Special to CEG - 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....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon January 27, 2020
Crane Industry Tackling OSHA Operator Evaluation Rules
On December 10, 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) made its certification requirement for construction crane operators official. To be fully qualified, an operator must be trained and evaluated by his employer to make sure he can safely operate his assigned crane in the environment where he'll be working....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon January 27, 2020
Who Should Perform Monthly Crane Inspections?
Crane inspections are required before each shift, monthly and annually. Daily crane inspections, a basic "kick-the-tires walk-around," can be conducted by the crane operator while comprehensive annual inspections are conducted by a third-party crane inspection and certification service or a qualified person....
Craig Mongeau - CEG Editor in Chief - Mon January 27, 2020
Spanning the Towpath Trail
Responsible growth — that's Schaedler Enterprises Inc.'s (SEI) philosophy. The Toledo, Ohio-based contractor's services are in high demand throughout the Northern Ohio, Southeastern Michigan, and Eastern Indiana market area served by the company....
