Crane News - Lift Planning

What Does a Lift Supervisor Actually Do?

On any complex lift, the crane operator handles the load and the rigging crew works the hardware, but someone has to hold the full picture in view. That's where the lift supervisor sits. At TNT Crane & Rigging, we work alongside project managers and contractors…

What Is a Luffing Jib and When Does It Matter?

At TNT Crane & Rigging, the question of what a luffing jib is comes up most often when a project manager is standing on a constrained urban site, looking at boundary lines that don't leave room for a conventional crane setup. It's a legitimate and…

How Lift Planning Reduces Risk on Oil Sands Sites

At TNT Crane & Rigging, lift planning on oil sands sites isn't a preliminary formality; it's the operational foundation that everything else is built on. How lift planning reduces risk on oil sands sites comes down to one principle: hazards that are identified and accounted for before a lift begins cannot ambush the…

What Is a Tandem Lift and When Is It Required?

At TNT Crane & Rigging, some of the most technically demanding work we do involves loads that no single crane can handle alone. When project conditions call for distributing a load across two or more cranes simultaneously, we're working in tandem lift territory, and the lift planning requirements that come…

Crane Capacity Ratings and Configuration Variables

When a project team asks for a crane to move a specific load, the instinct is often to match the crane's rated capacity to the load weight and call it done. That approach misreads how crane capacity works. At TNT Crane & Rigging, crane capacity…

Lattice Boom vs. Telescopic Boom Configurations

At TNT Crane & Rigging, the most consequential decisions in lift planning often come down to boom configuration. Choosing between lattice boom and telescopic boom configurations affects mobilization timelines, site requirements, crew demands, and total project cost. Understanding how each performs under real project conditions…

Understanding Centre of Gravity in Heavy Lifting Projects

Heavy lifting projects require precise planning to ensure loads are moved safely and efficiently without unnecessary risk. One of the most important factors in this process is understanding how weight is distributed within an object. At TNT Crane & Rigging, we understand how careful lift…

The Difference Between Static and Dynamic Loads

Understanding how loads behave is essential for safe and efficient lifting operations. Whether you are working on a construction site or an industrial project, knowing how forces act on equipment can help reduce risks and improve planning. At TNT Crane & Rigging, we understand how…

How Different Soil Types Affect Crane Support Requirements

Ground conditions are one of the most consequential variables in any lift plan, yet they're often underestimated until something goes wrong. At TNT Crane & Rigging, understanding how different soil types affect crane support requirements is foundational to how we approach ground bearing pressure, outrigger…

Essential Pre-Lift Safety Protocols

Every successful lift begins long before the crane leaves the ground. Careful preparation helps reduce risk, protect workers, and keep projects on schedule. Across Northern Alberta and throughout Canada, job sites can present a wide range of environmental and operational challenges. At TNT Crane &…