Getting your tower crane operations off to a safe and efficient start really boils down to solid pre-lift planning. We’re diving into the essentials of preparing for a tower crane…
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British Columbia’s Anti-Collision – Zoning Control Systems Regulation Update
In March 2023, WorkSafeBC will implement new regulations for tower cranes in B.C. that will require the use of anti-collision/zoning systems. This development comes in response to newer technology that…
8 Reasons to Use a Crane Concrete Bucket – That You Wouldn’t Have Thought Of
TOP EIGHT REASONS TO USE A CONCRETE BUCKET We’re talking about a concrete bucket under the hook of a crane, whether a tower crane or a mobile crane. Either way, these buckets…
Self Erect Crane Gets Emergency Service to Save the Day
ROSSLAND RESCUE – BIGFOOT CORE VALUES AT WORK “We had a concrete pour scheduled for Friday before the long weekend,” said Justin Tanguay, of DJM Contracting in Rossland, B.C., “but our crane…
Graham uses gantry cranes for major bridge repair
A Canadian first: Graham uses gantry cranes for major bridge repair GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION — Gantry cranes mounted on steel beams and trusses over the North Saskatchewan River carry away pieces…
Our Role in Building Tomorrow
Last year we bought the self-erecting, full-sized tower and training divisions of Eagle West Cranes and renamed ourselves the Bigfoot Crane Company. Since then we have been an integral part…
Safety During High-Rise Construction
The intricate requirements in high-rise construction work demand specific solutions and in-depth expertise far beyond simple paperwork. There are many causes for injuries in high-rise construction work and most of…
Tips For Safe Crane Operation With The Highest Precision Standards
Crane operation, to be safe and efficient, requires skill, the exercise of extreme care and good judgment, alertness and concentration, and a rigid adherence to proven safety rules and practices…
Operating Tower Cranes in Extreme Weather
Truthfully, operating a tower crane can be challenging in the best of weather conditions. However, as anyone who has worked in the construction industry can tell you, Mother Nature hardly…
Strategies for Managing Construction Risk
It is understood that a certain amount of risk will always exist with most business ventures. Construction projects are no exception to this reality. However, it is important to focus…