The original plan to use two 150-ton capacity cranes would have put project behind schedule so contractor brought in one 285-ton Terex crane to do the work of two Big B Crane and sister company Basden ...

The yellow construction crane at Spokane International Airport stretches 330 feet into the air. To get to the top, you climb rung after rung on the crane’s ladder. George Elder, crane operator, tells ...

Rough-terrain cranes are big investments, but they can last a long time, so correct use and proper maintenance can help keep a manager’s costs down long-term. It’s also important to know when to ...

Truck cranes are largely rental items for many contractors, but that doesn’t mean manufacturers aren’t focusing on technology to increase efficiencies, safety, and utilization. By their very nature, ...

TUSCALOOSA | Contractors with construction cranes and derricks on their job sites are ultimately responsible for the equipment's safety, said Roberto Sanchez, regional director of the Occupational ...

Renovating a soccer stadium originally built in 1950 to make it ready to host FIFA World Cup 2014 games and the 2016 Olympic opening and closing ceremonies. The Jornalista Mário Filho soccer stadium, ...

An Italian construction contractor is making the most of its new tower crane model’s heavy duty capabilities on a viaduct renovation project in the north of the country. Manufacturer Potain’s largest ...

Once at the construction site, it didn't take Carlo Ballard long to figure out what was what. New on the job, he dripped sweat as he carried out backbreaking tasks in the Gulf Coast's summer sauna.

LHM 600 harbor crane loads bulk vessels while mounted on a floating barge. The barge-mounted Liebherr LHM 600 allows Sims Metal Management flexibility by moving the crane to different terminals. Photo ...