Most tall buildings built today have cranes to thank! Construction cranes allow city skylines to grow taller. If we didn’t have cranes, New York City, for instance, would look a lot different– a lot “lower to the ground,” for sure. In many ways, cranes are the backbone of the construction world. Advances in Construction Crane… Read more »
Category: Crane Operators
Why Crane Operators Are Highly Valued in the Marketplace
Crane operators make good money. Their job is challenging but doesn’t require years of advanced study. So how does a person become a crane operator? The Process of Becoming a Professional Crane Operator Typically, a young person graduates high school, takes some trade school courses and then completes general crane operator training followed by an… Read more »
Experience is Key When Selecting a Crane Operator
If you had a classic car that you’ve spent hours and hours working on, would you trust your 16-year-old nephew to drive it? Probably not. Why? Because a 16-year-old does not have much (if any) experience driving cars. The same idea applies to operating cranes. Would you trust an expensive piece of machinery in the… Read more »
How a Crane Operator Will Help You With Your Next Construction Project
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 »
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 »
How Does the Summer Heat Affect Construction Cranes?
If you took a look at the weather forecast for Boston, Massachusetts, for early July 2021, you’d notice some high temperatures in the 90s on several days. And on June 30, 2021, the temperature hit 100 degrees! The last time the city hit the triple digits was July 22, 2011, when it was 103 degrees…. Read more »
Here Are The Benefits of Partnering With a Crane Rental Company
Why work with a crane rental company? When you rent a crane you don’t have to buy it. Obviously, this saves you a lot of money. Why buy an expensive crane that could cost up to $3 million that you only need for a few days out of the year when you can rent it… Read more »
Top Reasons to Rent a Construction Crane
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 »