Electronic billboards allow for increased advertising awareness due to its potential to showcase six to eight different messages at a time on a single sign face. Additionally, there is less labor required in comparison to the replacement of vinyl sign faces. Some anecdotal evidence also points to data that electronic billboards “out earn” their […]
In response to the publication of the new OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC standard requiring most crane operators involved with construction to be certified by November 10, 2014, the International Sign Association (ISA) is offering telescopic boom crane operator training and CCO certification to its more than 2,300 member companies. “ISA is pleased to […]
Sims Crane joined forces with Quinco Electrical, Inc last week to help transport transformers at the Orlando VA Medical Center. The new facility is currently being built on a 65-acre campus at Lake Nona, in southeast Orange County. CCO Bill Leonhard manned the 120-ton truck crane as he lifted several transformers to the top […]
The World Crane and Transport Summit 2011 is on 10 and 11 November in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This top-level, two day conference, meeting and formal business dinner, will bring together the leaders of the world crane and specialized transport industries, their suppliers and manufacturers from around the world. WCTS is supported by the world's leading […]
Lifting Technologies, headquartered in Missoula, Montana has a nice working relationship with Industrial Training International. They supply crane suspended manbaskets at ITI Training Centers in Woodland, Washington and Memphis, Tennessee while hundreds of project engineers, operators, and riggers utilize them each year in crane and rigging training programs. Matter-of-fact, ITI students have often commented how […]
With four quick lifts, raising the load only a few inches, a rigger can confirm: a) The load's estimated weightb) The load's approximate center-of-gravity (CG)c) The approximate load at each pick point Find the approximate weight and the location of the CG of the load in the diagram. Answers provided below. Happy trails to all […]
We hope you enjoy our very first video from our new series "The Sims Crane Minute". Twice a month we'll bring you new episodes with the latest news on cranes, safety, training, rigging, our employees and highlighting some of the jobs we do. We hope you enjoy!
The USF Sun Dome in Tampa is undergoing a $35 million overhaul to give the aging facility 30 more years of life. According to the St. Petersburg Times, upgrades to the 250,000 square-foot arena include renovations like reconfiguring the seats to add a center scoreboard, concessions and restrooms in a new concourse level and […]
With a named storm out there and Florida in its sights now is a good time to take a minute and make sure you have a Hurricane/Disaster plan in place. Disaster Supply Kit From NOAA Water at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days Food at least enough for 3 to 7 […]
Some would describe JLG’s Lull Telehandlers as the “Harley-Davidson of Telehandlers.” This is a reputation well earned for a company that produces a line of telehandlers touted for its precision. These machines are among the most popular currently being rented at Sims Crane. The clients who utilize Lull are as different as the way […]
