If you were to visit Riverworks, you’d see a lot of old, tall grain elevators from a bygone era. The owners of this industrial wasteland, however, have decided to turn the property into a post-industrial tourist destination where folks can eat at the big indoor/outdoor restaurant or play sports like hockey and roller derby… and… Read more »
Have you ever heard of the term “boom truck?” If you’re unfamiliar with the term, it may be difficult to imagine what a boom truck looks like and what it is used for. What is a Boom Truck? Put simply, a boom truck was designed to move and transport heavy equipment. The boom refers to… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Each year, crane-related accidents cause about 40 fatalities. They also cause many construction workers and innocent bystanders to sustain injuries. In about 90% of crane-related accidents, human error is to blame. More often than not, these accidents take place when a crane operator makes a bad decision either before or during a lift. By simply… Read more »
If your company is going to be taking on a large construction project in the near future, it’s going to be nearly impossible for you to do it without an overhead crane. Overhead cranes are an absolute necessity on construction sites. They can be used to move building materials around and to lift heavy loads… Read more »
A crane is one of the most useful pieces of equipment on a construction site. If you need to move around a bunch of heavy things on your worksite, you’re going to want to have a crane handy. You’re also going to want to make sure that you obtain that crane throughout the right crane… Read more »