If it seems like you’re always using a crane on your construction projects, it may be tempting to consider purchasing or leasing one rather than renting them all the time. However, more often than not, that turns out to not be the best of course of action for construction companies. Here’s why. Renting Cranes Saves… Read more »
What Does a Crane Operator Do for a Jobsite?
Few people are more important to a construction jobsite than a crane operator. With their knowledge and skill base, crane operators possess the abilities to handle some of the the most complex machines onsite. Here’s why they’re so important to any jobsite using cranes. Construction Crane Operators Keep Everyone Safe Crane operators undergo thorough training… Read more »
Top 5 Reasons to Consider Astro Crane For Your Crane Rental Needs
Are you embarking on a new construction project in the New England area and need the assistance of a professional crane service? If yes, the experts at Astro Crane can help you throughout the duration of your project. So why should you choose Astro Crane? Here are fivereasons why we are the best option for… Read more »
Crane Rigging Basics
For many years, Astro Crane has helped construction sites by providing crane rigging services in the New England area. Undoubtedly, if your construction site needs crane rigging performed, it’s essential you know the basics and select the right help to help you with the job. Here’s what you should know. Knowledge Is Key When managing… Read more »
How Crane Overloading Happens
Few things are scarier and more demoralizing than hearing about a crane accident. One of the main causes of crane accidents is a term called ‘crane overloading.’ Crane overloading is most often caused by human error, and can happen in a variety of ways. How Crane Overloading Occurs As you can probably deduce from the… Read more »
Could Remote Monitoring Be a Major Part of the Future of Overhead Cranes?
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic that has rocked the world, the term “working remotely” has never been more in vogue, as millions are fortunately able to continue working from home or a remote place thanks to the internet and technology. Once this has nightmare has passed and more and more Americans are able to get… Read more »
What Can Crane Operators Do to Stay Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Few things have adversely affected the nation and the world more than the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus has put millions of people out of work, and even worse, has killed thousands of people, and that number only continues to rise. In short, the coronavirus has affected all walks of life and all businesses. For crane… Read more »
A Day in the Life of a Crane Operator
When you work as a crane operator, one of the first things that you must do each day is take a look at the weather forecast. If there is even just a slight chance of inclement weather, you’re going to need to be on high alert all day long so that you don’t end up… Read more »
Here’s How You Can Avoid Major Crane Hazards
Cranes are among the most important pieces of equipment on a construction site. In fact, there are many sites that wouldn’t be able to operate normally without them. Nonetheless, cranes can also be some of the most dangerous pieces of equipment on a construction site if you’re not careful while using them. It seems like… Read more »
A Guide to Renting a Construction Crane
In theory, it might seem as though picking out a construction crane for your next construction project will be simple enough. Nevertheless, once you start looking around at all the different cranes that are available to you, it won’t be long before you begin to feel overwhelmed by your options. There are so many construction… Read more »