Without tower cranes, it’s likely that many iconic buildings and structures we know and love would not be standing. Not only do these steel giants look striking, they are also integral to modern construction and development. Tower cranes are the go-to tool used to bring even the largest and grandest construction projects to life.… Read more...
This program is designed to help supervisors and crews working with cranes and rigging to better understand the function of machines, components and gear to keep jobs safe, prevent delays and be savvy about the lifts taking place under their watch. The course will cover:
Note: This program does not qualify or certify participants to conduct Third Party, Annual or Post Assembly Inspections.… Read more...
Crane Inspections
Conquering the Post-Assembly Inspection of a Limited Edition Crane
Post-assembly crane inspections happen on jobs across the country every day, but, it’s not every day that the cranes include enormous, limited edition machines. Crane Industry Services was called on by Maxim Crane Works in 2015 to deliver a third-party, post-assembly crane inspection of their Manitowoc 31000, of which there are only two in the world, and by Derr & Isbell Construction for two Liebherr LR 11000s configured with the PowerBoom (P-Boom). … Read more...
Dec. 7, 2015—West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) and Crane Industry Services, LLC (CIS) held a program showcase and open house on Dec. 2, 2015 to celebrate their partnership through the College’s Economic Development Division.
The ceremony took place at the Centered on Safety™ Training Center on the Murphy Campus in Waco, Ga.,… Read more...
ALACHUA, Fla. — As part of their commitment to help veterans and returning military make a smooth transition into rewarding construction careers, NCCER and its Build Your Future (BYF) initiative have developed the Hard Hat Heroes campaign to assist in recruiting, training and hiring veterans. The Hard Hat Heroes program provides military service members and veterans with access to free online training and a portal to connect with interested employers.… Read more...