Tag: construction crane rentals in New England

Why Seeing Construction Cranes in Your Community is Good News

Astro Crane provides crane rentals and other crane services to all of New England and business is booming. New buildings get built thanks to cranes. When people see construction cranes in their community, it has a positive psychological effect on them. Cranes in the air–at work–indicate new construction, which tells people that the local economy… Read more »

The U.S. Army Has Been Using Construction Cranes

Did you ever think the day would come when a crane was painted in U.S. Army camouflage and used by the U.S. Army? Well, those days are closer than one would think. According to a recent article in Equipment World, “the U.S. Army has awarded Manitowoc Cranes a five-year, $192 million for all-terrain cranes.” The… Read more »

Are Construction Cranes Art?

If you lived in Buffalo, New York, during the past few decades then you would have been surprised when the formerly depressed city suddenly saw five cranes dot its skyline in the past two years as new buildings went up. For many young people it was the first time they’d ever seen cranes in downtown… Read more »

A Lesson in Crane Safety

Recently in Dallas, a crane, operated by a contractor working for the Dallas Museum of Art, toppled over while hoisting beams for a party tent being erected on the museum grounds. According to the local CBS affiliate’s coverage of the incident, winds were light and the weather was generally favorable, making it likely that the… Read more »

Why It’s Better for Businesses to Rent Rather Than Buy

Moving heavy objects from 6 to 600 tons would require the strength of many men, but thankfully, today, there are strong cranes to do those heavy lifting jobs quickly and efficiently. The thing about cranes is this: they’re expensive to own. You’ve got to have a large and proper place to store them, you’ve got… Read more »

How To Select The Right Crane For Your Project

Before you rent a crane from Astro Crane, there are several things you can ask us to ensure you’re renting the right crane for the job. First, what’s the weight and size of the load to be lifted? Next, what’s the height of the building where the load will be placed onto? Also, how far… Read more »