Are you a practical person who likes to drive and the thought of driving heavy machinery doesn’t intimidate you? Then you might be a good crane operator. Some people who work as laborers on construction sites may end up deciding to further their skills (and career) by training to be a crane operator. It’s not… Read more »
Static Vs Mobile Cranes
There are a lot of different types of cranes, including two main categories– static and mobile ones. Static cranes work in place and typically aren’t moved around a job site, while mobile cranes can be more easily moved. Mobile cranes usually have a telescopic boom and are cable-controlled, which makes for a quick setup. Of… Read more »
Crane Purchases Versus Crane Rentals
Okay, you have a job to do and you need a crane to do it. Do you rent a crane or buy one? What are some of the pros and cons? Well, you’ve come to a good place to find out… What Should You Know About Construction Crane Rentals? If you’re thinking of renting a… Read more »
Here’s Why a Construction Crane Fails
If and when a crane fails, there can be injuries, loss of life, and high damage costs. Meanwhile, there’s also time lost “on the job” while the crane is taken out of service and repaired or replaced with another one. Oh, and the incident needs to be investigated, too. In the world of construction, where… Read more »
The Evolution of the Tower Crane
Tower cranes are responsible for some of the world’s biggest and tallest skyscrapers. After all, you can’t build things that tall without some help! Before the 1900s, cranes weren’t ubiquitous like they are now. In fact, in the 1800s for example, rudimentary tower cranes were lifting tools featuring a boom attached to a rotating base… Read more »
Here’s How You Use Crane Rentals Safely in Frigid Temperatures
Did you know the average high temperature in Boston, MA, in January is 37 degrees? Nearby Hartford, CT, is 36 degrees, and Providence, RI, is 37… in other words– it’s cold in winter in New England. Astro Crane rents cranes that are used in a variety of situations all over New England, at different times… Read more »
Should My Company Rent a Boom Truck?
When should you consider renting a boom truck? If you plan to work at a construction site and need a truck with a crane at the rear of the truck that can be used to lift heavy items, then it makes sense to rent a boom truck. If the construction site involves projects that don’t… Read more »
Things to Know About Timber Crane Mats
When you use heavy machinery, such as cranes, it’s important to also use mats underneath. Crane mats are designed to support both the weight and the movement of heavy machinery. Built from high-quality, durable materials like timber, crane mats are used for support and stabilization purposes. Heavy Duty Typically, timber crane mats are made of… Read more »
An Examination of Tower Cranes
If you ever visit the downtowns of big cities like Boston, Providence or Hartford, you’re apt to see tower cranes dotting the urban skyline. Tower cranes are used to move heavy items around construction sites, so of course they’re used to construct skyscrapers in cities. Tower cranes, no matter how tall or strong, all have… Read more »
What Crane Operators Should Be Focused On At the Jobsite
What’s the worst that could happen on a job site when operating a crane? The crane operator could make a bad move that results in someone losing his or her life. That’s the worst thing that could happen. So, crane operators have to be ever-vigilant, fully aware of their surroundings and always having safety as… Read more »