Tag: cranes
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Smart Cranes Revolutionizing Operations – CCR-Mag.com
Overhead cranes stand at the forefront of industrial evolution, integrating artificial intelligence and sensors to predict failures before they occur. This shift toward predictive maintenance addresses downtime costs that plague manufacturing and construction sectors. Facility managers now prioritize these advancements to boost uptime amid rising production demands. An overhead crane supplier plays a pivotal role…
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Smart Cranes Revolutionizing Operations – CCR-Mag.com
Overhead cranes stand at the forefront of industrial evolution, integrating artificial intelligence and sensors to predict failures before they occur. This shift toward predictive maintenance addresses downtime costs that plague manufacturing and construction sectors. Facility managers now prioritize these advancements to boost uptime amid rising production demands. An overhead crane supplier plays a pivotal role…
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CPA releases new guidance for cranes near railways
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has released new guidance for cranes operating near live rail environments. The 58-page publication, Requirements for Lifting Equipment Adjacent to Railways Controlled by Network Rail, has been jointly produced by the Crane Interest Group (CIG) and the Tower Crane Interest Group (TCIG) in collaboration with Network Rail. Until now, guidance in this…
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Video | 500t crane lifts new heat pumps to top of TfL offices
A major crane operation successfully lifted new air source heat pumps to the top of one of Transport for London’s largest office buildings in Blackfriars. Four old chillers were removed and three new air source heat pumps installed as part of a wider decarbonisation programme, which aims to save more than 1,500 tonnes of carbon…
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Video | Footage shows two of the world’s biggest tower cranes at HS2
Heavy lift contractor Marr and the Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra joint venture (BBVS JV) are using three cranes, comprising two of Marr’s 330-tonne capacity M2480D heavy lift luffing cranes, supported by a 96-tonne capacity M860DX, to declutter the site. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Mobile Lifting Power: How Gantry Cranes Boost Jobsite Work
When it comes to heavy lifting, few tools offer the perfect blend of strength, flexibility, and mobility quite like gantry cranes. These adaptable machines have transformed the way industries move materials—especially on jobsites where permanent infrastructure is limited or evolving. Whether you’re lifting massive steel beams on a construction site or moving containers in a…
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Number of construction cranes in US cities dips 19%
Dive Brief: Like many economic indicators, the number of active cranes in North America for the first quarter of 2025 suggests market hesitation to move forward with major construction projects due to economic uncertainty, according to a biannual Rider Levett Bucknall report. The number of cranes in key U.S. cities dropped 18.8%, or by 30…
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Kito Crosby Unveils Improved Kito Erikkila Jib Cranes
“Our customers’ feedback has been invaluable in shaping these improvements,” says Knut Stewen, Managing Director of Kito Crosby’s Kito Erikkila business. “By refining the design and optimizing key components, we have created a more versatile and cost-effective jib crane that maintains the high quality and reliability Kito Erikkila is known for.” Key enhancements to Kito Erikkila…
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On site with the UK’s first remote controlled tower crane
Contractor: WinvicCost: £80m+Form of contract: JCT Design and Build with amendmentsClient: Crown Student LivingArchitect: ECE WestworksEngineer: MeinhardtProgramme: 153 weeksCompletion: November 2025 (targeted) SubcontractorsConcrete frame and groundworks: MidwestFacade: HansenMEP: HighadmitPods: Offsite SolutionsPiling: VolkerFF&E: DeanestorRoofing: Advanced Roofing View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Transforming Cranes Into Autonomous Robots
Noam Rotem, Founder & CEO of Syracuse, is the guest in this episode of the AEC Business Podcast. Aarni and Noam discuss smart and autonomous cranes and the future where the role of the crane operator could change dramatically. The discussion topics: What sparked Noam to start up Syracuse and what the company offers today…