During construction in major cities, you can usually glance up and see cranes hard at work. In recent months, Seattle’s skyline has been packed with cranes. There are so many cranes throughout the city of Seattle that they seem to be part of the landscape, dangling hundreds of feet above the streets. Seattle is working… Read more »
Cranes Could Send Aid to Syrian Refugees
Cranes can be used for multiple purposes. Over the years, cranes have been used for festivals, for automobile shops, and construction zones. The country of Jordan in the Middle East could be using a crane to provide supplies to Syrian refugees that are currently camped outside the boarder of Jordan. However, United Nations does not… Read more »
Cranes Gain Popularity in the Fall for Pumpkin Festivities
The fall is filled with colorful leaves, scents of cinnamon, and an abundance of red apples. The great outdoors get that much greater when the temperatures drop. What people don’t know is that cranes are a vital part of autumn festivities. In the fall, cranes are responsible for dropping giant pumpkins from hundreds of feet… Read more »
Construction In Massachusetts Is On The Rise
When projects are not being drawn up and structures are not being be built, construction jobs are hit the hardest, with thousands of laid off workers. Six years ago, Massachusetts suffered a similar predicament. Now, according to Greg Beeman, president and chief executive of the state chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors Inc., there… Read more »
Area Youth Uses Science to Build Fully Functional Miniature Cranes
We are always impressed when kids figure out how to do things with the simplest items you find around the house. Shattuck-St. Mary’s summer Crane Camp in Faribault, Minnesota, brought together kids from the area to learn about and build small, wooden cranes out of Popsicle sticks. The kids started learning all about cranes and… Read more »
Crane Operators Should Avoid Wires to Cause Major Fires
Using a crane to do construction can make certain jobs significantly easier, but if you are not careful, you can do serious damage when you take the controls of one. In order to avoid major accidents, crane operators need to be aware of all of their surroundings at all times, and they need to look… Read more »
Liebherr to Showcase Technology at MINExpo
AstroCrane’s massive fleet carries a full range of cranes for hire, including the mammoth 600-ton Liebherr that extends up to 470 feet. If you have never experienced the massive capabilities of Liebherr equipment, plan on heading to Las Vegas in September for a showcase to take your breath away. Liebherr USA may have its fingers… Read more »
Know the Different Types of Crane Mats
When you are thinking about your upcoming construction job, have you considered the type of crane mats that you will need to get the job done the right way? If you didn’t already know, there are several types of crane mats; each with its own specific purpose. Below we will cover the different types, along… Read more »
Tips for Choosing a Crane Service Company
For your upcoming construction project, chances are that you will need a crane service to get your materials high in the sky. We have a few helpful tips so that you know that you will be choosing the right crane company in your area. Decide on Full Service or Rental The very first thing you… Read more »
How Do Tower Cranes Work?
When you look up in the sky and see a tower crane lifting something to the top of a building, do you ever wonder how these amazing machines work? Growing up right by the big cities, we see them all the time and they are so majestic in the way that they can lift something… Read more »