Crane News

Strategies for Managing Construction Risk

Here are some great strategies to manage construction risk Every entrepreneur and business venture comes with its fair share of risk. Yet, arguably few managers are more weighed down by risks than that of a construction manager. Construction is an inherently dangerous business. The most minor…

Crane Operator Hand Signal Guide

This guide will explain about the various hand signals that workers should use to guide the crane operator Crane operator hand signal guide: Crane operation requires very careful attention, both on the operator's part and that of the signal person. Signals are essential for proper…

Common Overhead Crane Hazards and Their Prevention

Some Common Overhead Crane Hazards and Tips On How to Prevent Them Preventing Overhead Crane Hazards: In any type of industry, the coming together of anticipation and pro-actively handling problems is something, which does result in greater success than just reactively responding to incidents. If…

A Day in the Life of a Tower Crane Operator

Frank (Tower Crane Operator) Introduction Frank has been operating tower cranes for 29 years.  He works on high-rise construction sites as a ‘producer’, meaning he works during the busiest phases of construction when schedules are tight and the building process is in full swing.  When…

A Day in the Life of a Mobile Crane Operator

There are many different types, makes, models and sizes of cranes but the BCACS is primarily focused on mobile cranes, tower cranes, boom trucks and self-erect tower cranes.  Recently, we had the opportunity to interview several mobile, tower and boom truck operators who have many…

Top 7 Types of Construction Cranes

A crane is a tower or derrick that is equipped with cables and pulleys that are used to lift and lower material. They are commonly used in the construction industry and in the manufacturing of heavy equipment. The top 7 types of construction cranes are normally…

Building Boom has Crane Industry Ready to Bust

Look toward any horizon and chances are there’s a crane in your sights, probably several. That’s because there are more than 150 fixed tower cranes in Metro Vancouver, a tie for the last peak the region saw during the pre-Olympics condo boom. “Vancouver’s as busy…

A Day in the Life of a Boom Truck Operator

Ed (Boom Truck Operator) Introduction Ed is a boom truck operator who works for a large building supply company in the Lower Mainland.  He started out working in construction. While recovering from a serious car accident, he worked in a machine shop and eventually became…

New Tower Crane on Display at Con Expo

Zoomlion will launch its new T8030-25 flat-top tower crane at ConExpo 2017, which takes place this month.   Initially developed based on the design idea of Franc Jost—the tower crane designer who used to design the SK series tower cranes for German Peiner—the product has…

New Wire Rope Standard in the Works

New Wire Rope Standard in the Works A proposed engineering standard for wire rope for cranes will have separate chapters for steel and synthetic ropes, a member of the committee working on the standard told a crane and rigging conference in Edmonton last fall. At…