Just as a solid foundation is critical to the construction of any house or building, ground stabilization is of utmost importance to a successful crane operation. It provides a platform that helps ensure accurate lifting and precise object placement, plus safety for the crane operator, workers and property. The April issue of American Crane & […]
A 220-acre plot of land in Orlando, Florida was the site of an incredible array of heavy equipment up for auction in February. Ritchie Bros. held its largest event to date, spanning six days with sales of more than 13,350 assets totaling over $297 million. More than 15,900 bidders from 88 countries contributed to the […]
TAMPA, Fla. (April 8, 2019) – Sims Crane, Florida’s premier crane rental and rigging service company, has launched Sims U, a paid, hands-on crane operator training school based in Tampa. The inaugural group of eight students started classes April 1; the semester will end July 19. By the end of the course, students will be […]
Crane owners who are considering repair and refurbishment options for their machines can save time and money by choosing the right type of company to perform the work. International Cranes Magazine recently featured an article on their website that discusses what to do when deciding to extend the life of a crane. Dedicated Specialist or […]
TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 25, 2019) – Bob Berry, Sims Crane & Equipment safety director, will teach the OSHA 2055 Cranes in Construction class March 25-27 at the University of South Florida OSHA Training Institute Education Center located at 2612 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Suite 101, Wesley Chapel, Fla. 33544. Tuition is $700. The course covers the […]
TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2019) – Sims Crane & Equipment, Florida’s premier crane rental and rigging service company, has announced that the company’s entire tower crane fleet, which was purchased last year, will be utilized at construction sites around the state by March 1. Sims Crane announced in June 2018 that the company had entered […]
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida is undergoing a massive expansion with a $1.5 billion price tag. A large, guitar-shaped hotel tower will house 638 luxury rooms and suites, and an adjacent pool tower will contain 167 guest rooms and suites, additional gaming space, 45-table poker room, full service Rock Spa, […]
Tower cranes have been an integral part of the construction of thousands of buildings, monuments and other important structures worldwide. A recent article at the Daily Journal of Commerce website offers a thorough description of what is involved in setting up a tower crane. But before we look at how they’re set up, it’s important […]
New regulations recently mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for new crane operator certification have caused a sharp increase in demand for the services of crane safety and training companies, according to an article in American Crane & Transport (ACT) Magazine. According to OSHA’s ruling, employers are required to train operators as […]
We’ve all seen those incredibly tall tower cranes at building construction jobs, especially in downtown neighborhoods of large metropolitan areas. But what’s it like to sit in the cab and operate one of those cranes? How does a person get up there, and are there factors that influence what the crane can and cannot do […]
