There are about 45,000 crane operators in the United States today. They are typically high school graduates making about $51,000 a year. There’s a need for more of them, by the way– annual growth is at 7.6% so now’s a good time to consider becoming a crane operator. If you are a good listener, critical… Read more »
When you look at a skyscraper that is being built, you will usually see a crane sitting somewhere near the top of it. That crane is responsible for helping contractors to build the skyscraper, and without it, they probably wouldn’t be able to do their jobs. Nevertheless, how do the contractors get the crane to… Read more »
If you own a construction business, you might be tempted to buy all of the equipment that you will need to conduct your operations. However, did you know that, in many cases, it might make a whole lot more sense for you to rent rather than buy equipment? The most obvious reason for this is… Read more »
Utilizing crane mats on a job site is a very smart idea. Crane mats can prevent cranes and other pieces of heavy machinery from slipping or falling over on a worksite, and they can help you maintain a safe environment for you and your employees. However, when you use crane mats, they can get very… Read more »
As we head towards warmer months, it’s important for construction workers and outdoor laborers to keep cool while working in scorching temperatures. Here are some tips on how you can stay safe and keep cool at your construction job this spring and summer. Commit to Drinking Water Water is the number one defense against heat-related… Read more »
There’s no doubt about it: Chicago is growing. As more people discover the delightful city of Chicago, including an affordable cost of living, beautiful parks, abundant cultural opportunities, and great food (deep dish pizza, anyone?), the construction industry is booming to keep up with demands. Among 12 major American cities, Chicago had the highest number… Read more »
It’s always exciting to see a crane in action – but it is even more exciting to see a crane working together with a spaceship. On March 6th, NASA utilized a team of powerful hydraulic cranes to precisely place one of only four retired NASA Shuttle Training Aircrafts. The shuttle can now be viewed by… Read more »
As more and more construction companies are breaking ground in Nashville, there has been a noticeable uptick in crane use in the area compared to other major U.S. cities. “Crane counts through the end of 2016 indicate steady construction activity overall, with residential and mixed use developments leading the market at a combined 68% of… Read more »
Throughout 2016, our blog focused on different cities that experienced construction booms. Many United States cities, such as Seattle and Boston, saw a surplus of cranes and construction. The “Construction Boom of 2016” is expected to continue strong through 2017, in fact, Seattle already has a significant amount of cranes at work. What cities… Read more »
Believe it or not, there are several construction cranes that are considered historical. The “Titan” is one of the largest floating cranes in the world, and has quite the historical background. This crane was actually built due to a request that was made by Adolf Hitler. It was built in Germany in 1941 and the… Read more »