The year 2019 was big for skyscraper construction worldwide, according to a recent column at International Construction Magazine. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) recorded that 26 “supertall” buildings were completed last year, an increase of eight over 2018. A supertall building is categorized as standing 984 feet (300 meters) or higher. […]
When it comes to lifting a load with a crane, in most cases the operator must decide between using a lifting beam or a spreader bar to properly stabilize and distribute the weight of the object being lifted. Both tools attach to the hook of the crane, but the variation between them is sometimes confusing. […]
Have you seen our latest video? Sims HD recently offloaded a cold air box and accompanying module from a barge and transported them seven miles to where they will be used. This job took place in Titusville, Florida.
Check out our latest video! Sims Crane & Equipment set a new rotor assembly at a power plant in Vandolah, Florida, and one of our crane operators captured it with his camera drone. Shown here is a 450 ton Tadano mobile crane with 104 foot long main boom. The entire project lasted 38 days and included […]
A successful and safe lifting operation doesn’t rely on the crane operator alone. A well-trained signal person is often required to guide the operator when an extra set of eyes and ears are essential. American Cranes & Transport (ACT) Magazine’s September 2019 issue included a discussion about when the signal person is needed and what […]
Occupational Health & Safety Magazine recently featured a helpful article with seven tips for individuals who are interested in buying a crane, plus advice for those who want to minimize risk when purchasing a preowned one. Seven things to consider: Check the load weight to be lifted. How much weight do you plan to lift […]
New research suggests that ancient Greeks built stone temples with the assistance of primitive lifting machines about 150 years before the crane was developed. Traditional cranes with hoists and winches made their way into Greek construction over 2,500 years ago. Prior to that, researchers thought that heavy stones were lifted into place with the use […]
The Palm Beach Post featured a story yesterday about what construction crews are doing in preparation for Hurricane Dorian in case it makes a beeline for South Florida. Kast Construction has been proactive since Monday by storing loose items inside of buildings, cleaning up work sites and removing temporary fencing. Dave DeMay, senior vice president […]
The Sims team recently set up one of our tower cranes for new construction in the Riverwalk area of Miami, Florida.
TAMPA, Fla. (July 15, 2019) – Bob Berry, Sims Crane & Equipment safety director, will teach the OSHA 2055 Cranes in Construction class August 5-7, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, at the University of South Florida OSHA Training Institute Education Center located at 2612 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Suite 101, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544. Tuition is […]
