Liebherr Mobile Harbour Cranes has won the ‘Crane of the Year’ award for the third year running for its LPS 600 model at the annual IBJ Awards in Antwerp, Belgium. The LHM 500 won the prestigious award in 2010, while Liebherr’s LHM 280 model received the accolade the year prior.
Proving that no challenge is too large, Boscaro Crane Attachments took on the opportunity to build a custom ordered self dumping bin, which could possibly be the world’s largest under-hook self dumping bin.
Cost and time over-runs are every construction manager’s nightmare. There are many factors that can contribute to these, but as a series of case studies show, one of the best ways to avoid them is to specify the right equipment for the job and use it correctly. In fact, as many of the projects featured in this article illustrate, using the right equipment can mean a competitive advantage for contractors, allowing them to finish work ahead of schedule.
The workshop below uses the Journeyman Rigger’s Reference Card panel 6, to help provide the solution.
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A crane inspector certification programme has been developed by the NCCCO in conjunction with the Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA), offering inspectors of tower, mobile and overhead cranes distinct certifications.
A mobile crane went over in the small town of Arrowtown, South Island, New Zealand earlier today as it was lifting a large tree. Lifting trees can be a challenging application at any time, but the three axle All Terrain appears to have been set up on soft ground without adequately sized outrigger mats. The load side outriggers have either retracted, or more likely punched into the ground.
Our industry depends on cranes, rigging and other load handling equipment. The big key to success is having folks who are competent, qualified and capable at multiple levels to be able to safely and effectively …
A vintage steam crane built in 1924 by UK-based Stothert & Pitt, has been spared the scrap heap and given a new lease of life. The crane – which used to run along New Zealand’s Oamaru harbour breakwater – is now being put to use as a major feature in a themed playground at Friendly Bay.
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Liebherr is to start tests on expanding the use of carbon fibre technology (CFK) in other products. The company is currently using the technolgy on pendant straps fitted to its HS 895 HD duty cycle crawler crane and is an option on its LR 1300 crawler crane.
Proving that no challenge is too large, Boscaro Crane Attachments took on the opportunity to build a custom ordered self dumping bin, which could possibly be the world’s largest under-hook self dumping bin.
A dockside crane overturned into the harbour at a Seattle, Washington shipyard today, the operator was pulled from the water with non life-threatening injuries.
Spanish tower crane manufacturer Jaso has announced a new tower crane for sites where space is restricted.
Liebherr is providing four free one day training courses in the UK on covering the influence of wind on crane operations.
Gamesa, a global technology leader in the wind energy industry, on the occasion of one of the sector’s key events, EWEA 2012 Copenhagen (Denmark), announces the launch of a new wind turbine: the G114-2.0 MW Class IIIA, designed to achieve maximum returns from low-wind sites.
Time lapse video of U2′s revolutionary stage “The Spaceship” being built, performed on, and taken down. Known crane companies involved: Eagle West Cranes – BC, Stampede Crane & Rigging – Alberta
