If you’re overseeing a construction project, it’s crucial that you have reliable, working equipment. This is especially true construction cranes, that do a lot of the (cheesy pun intended) heavy lifting. As such, that’s why regular crane inspections and preventive maintenance are critical to keeping your project on track. Any construction company understands how crucial… Read more »
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Don’t Overlook These Facts When Renting a Crane
So you’re thinking about renting a crane from a company like Astro Crane… while this is a good idea because it can save you time and money, it’s also something to give some thought to, and there are things to consider before signing a contract. There Are Crane Rentals Available for a Wide Variety of… Read more »
What Should You Look For in a Crane Rental Company?
Are you thinking about obtaining a crane for your next construction project? If so, buying one is almost certainly out of the question thanks to cost. Even if you decide to go with a used crane, you’re going to have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for it in most cases. As such, you’re… Read more »
Precautions to Take When Operating a Construction Crane
Operating a crane is a big deal– if it’s not done properly and safely, it could result in someone losing their life. It could also result in expensive damages to whatever is around it. Think about this: a crane has the ability to lift an item that weighs thousands of pounds– thousands! And it lifts… Read more »
How Construction Cranes Are Maintained
Construction cranes need maintenance. How are they maintained? Typically, construction cranes are inspected by experts who know what to look for– any signs of wear and tear, missing parts, etc. OSHA guidelines should be followed, and, of course, safety is paramount. Cranes can experience problems that need fixing… and this could be due to corrosion,… Read more »
How to Maintain Construction Cranes in the Summer Heat
It’s summertime and you know what that means: sunny days and hot temperatures, even in places like Boston, Providence and Hartford. Hot weather isn’t just for Florida! If you’re using or renting a crane in the summer, how can you best take care of it? Cranes Need Shade Too Ideally, when it’s sunny and hot… Read more »
A Look at the Process of Selecting the Right Crane Rental Company
So you need a crane. You could buy one. Or, better yet, you could rent one. That way you don’t have to pay so much money, and you don’t need to store it, fix it, etc. How can you choose the right crane rental company? Obviously, you want to work with a crane rental company… Read more »
How to Formulate a Crane Rental Strategy
Rather than buy a crane, you could rent one from a company like Astro Crane. That said, how can you formulate a crane rental strategy? Legal Requirements Keep in mind that things like legal requirements and insurance matter when renting cranes. After all, you ideally don’t want to be responsible for any damage to a… Read more »
How Does Winter Weather Affect Construction Cranes?
Astro Crane serves New England, and Boston, Massachusetts, is one of the major cities in the region. Did you know the temperature in Boston on most January days is between 23 and 36 degrees? And that the city and region experiences essentially constant cloud cover? The average hourly wind speed in Boston in January is… Read more »
Fun Facts About Crane Rigging
Rigging involves lifting and moving heavy objects. Rigging is a job done by riggers. They typically use cranes as their needed equipment to get the job done. Obviously, when lifting and moving heavy objects, safety matters. Therefore, it makes sense that riggers are trained and certified– it’s not a job just anyone, with no experience,… Read more »