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NEW HEIGHTS IN TOWER CRANE SAFETY

Adobe Stock photo The Washington state legislature passed new safety regulations governing the assembly and disassembly of tower cranes.

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Washington State was poised to join other states regulating safety surrounding tower cranes. The state passed legislation in response to a deadly 2019 tower crane accident in Seattle, joining other major cities and states with tower crane regulations in place.

Passed by both the Washington house and senate, the bill addresses safety by “establishing permits for tower crane operation.”

The rules regulate assembly and disassembly, establish a work zone during these phases and set criminal penalties for safety law violators.

“We think this creates a structure that is going to protect people,” said Rep. Julia Reed who supported two tower crane safety bills along with Sen. Noel Frame.

Supporters believe the laws will help protect both workers and the public by requiring stricter safety protocols, reported Axios.com.

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An investigation of the Seattle accident that killed four people determined the contractors didn’t follow manufacturer’s dismantling instructions. It was found that the companies “prematurely” removed nearly all of the pins and sleeves that helped hold the crane together, reported Axois.

The new laws would require contractors to acquire a state permit before assembling, disassembling or reconfiguring a tower crane.

According to Axois, the measure would require a qualified supervisor to oversee assembly and disassembly. The law also mandates that local governments coordinate street closures in either phase of the tower crane’s operation.

“Employers could be found guilty of a criminal misdemeanor if they let someone take apart or assemble a crane without qualified supervision,” according to the bill’s language. continued on page 6

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Employers also would be liable for failing to follow a tower crane manufacturer’s disassembly instructions.

Breaking Down the Bill According to wacities.org, the new amendment is intended to give local governments more flexibility in their roles in tower crane operation. The language allows the city “to coordinate permitting schedules with applicants, while still retaining the city’s ability to establish its own timeline.”

An amendment to the bill also allows cities to develop a process for notifying neighbors of the assembly, disassembly or reconfiguration. This takes the burden off the city itself for going door to door in order to notify work site neighbors.

The legislation defines assembly/disassembly work zones as the total area the crane, components and attachments could reach if a collapse were to occur.

Work zones can change over the course of a project, noted wacities.org. Tower heights, boom length, attachments and crane loads all factor in.

The bill means “that cities will need to pay closer attention to active construction projects using tower cranes within their jurisdictions,” said wacities.com.

This monitoring is required for issuing the right permits and avoiding potential liability for accidents.

Adobe Stock photo Contractors would have to have a qualified supervisor to oversee assembly and disassembly of a tower crane on a job site.

“Since the size of an assembly/disassembly work zone can change over the course of a project, cities will need to keep an eye out for these changes and adjust permit issuances accordingly.”

And cities will need “to play an active role” in giving notice to nearby residents within the ever-changing work zone of the tower crane activity.

“Cities will also need to ensure they are able to process permits in a ‘timely manner,’” according to the law, though that particular term is undefined.

Multiple permits over the life of the construction project may be a reality because of the ever-changing size of the tower crane operation work zone.

“The contractor will need to apply for new permits before they can assemble, disassemble or reconfigure their crane and change the size of the work zone,” according to the bill.

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What Happens in Other States Other states and major cities have addressed the tower crane operation process through rules and regulations. Here is a sampling: In August 2023, New York City’s department of buildings updated its required protocol for third-party tower crane erection certifications. Erecting a tower crane is only permitted after the engineer of record (EOR) submits, and the city’s cranes and derricks unit reviews, required documentation.

The cranes & derricks unit then grants crane notice approval to the equipment’s applicant.

“To be granted a crane notice, the EOR must submit third-party certifications, which include certification letters, reports and documentation.”

The rule states that provided third-party certifications must include certification letters from the EOR, inspector and owner.

They must contain equipment and project references, such as the CN approval number, crane device number, serial number and model number.

The letters also must include project location as well as all other relevant documentation outlined in the protocol.

After a 1989 accident killed five in San Francisco, the state enacted some of the toughest tower crane laws in the nation, according to TorkLaw. Since then, the state has been looked to as a model for tower crane safety regulation.

The cranes must be inspected three times before the first load is lifted, notes TorkLaw. “State-certified inspectors perform the first two inspections,” and Cal/OSHA completes the third assessment. Once the crane is in operation, it must undergo intensive inspections every six months.

In between formal inspections, crane operators are required to conduct daily checks of the tower crane. Operators also must perform more rigorous inspections for every 750 hours of tower crane operation.

Inspectors must be on the scene when the tower crane is being jumped or dismantled.

Before the crane lifts its first load, a CalOSHA inspector must look for loose bolts, cracked welds, rust, fail-safe device problems or frayed cables.

“OSHA requires that the tower crane be inspected only once a year,” reported TorkLaw. “After the 1989 catastrophe, California passed legislation requiring inspections every six months.”

That legislation also mandated that operators submit drawings of the crane’s placement before receiving a permit.

“California law also requires that inspectors of the tower crane be independent,” said the law firm.

Inspectors cannot be considered employees of the owner or contractor and can have no financial interest in the development.

TorkLaw noted that, “despite California’s stringent laws and regulations of tower cranes, Cal-OSHA inspectors routinely find safety violations.”

In most inspections, detected defects can run from a minor problem to a major condition and some safety breaches result in formal citations or fines.

“Some are so serious that the crane owner must make immediate repairs or shut down the operation on the spot, costing the developer potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

In 2008, the Associated Press analyzed “wildly varying rules governing construction cranes.” Some, noted the news service, rely on federal guidelines.

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The Washington state law would establish and regulate the tower crane work zone during assembly and disassembly.

The burden of our profession and our industry is to learn from things that go wrong, develop corrective means and strategies and apply them.

Beyond operator certification, in Nevada state law calls for clear zones during assembly and disassembly, or hazardous lifts.

“They also demand annual certification of cranes’ mechanical lifting parts, plus certification each time a tower crane is erected,” according to the AP. Fifteen days before a builder puts up or dismantles a tower crane, the company must notify Nevada OSHA, bring in building plans and meet with OSHA officials.

Canada’s New Approach The government of Ontario, Canada, opened this year with an overhaul of its crane regulations, which include tower cranes.

The updates reflect a commitment from stakeholders with a goal to keep operators and the public safe. The new provisions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) include new installation, inspection and record-keeping regulations.

Some “significant” changes came after efforts by safety advocates, Mike Gallagher, business manager, IUOE Local 793, told Daily Commercial News.

“It’s a fairly good overhaul of the regulations. I mean, the real deep dive was done by industry, including employers and the union and engineers.”

Considered key amendments by the local ministry are the clarification and addition of design, installation, inspection, maintenance and record-keeping rules.

The new language requires more comprehensive tower crane inspections and introduces new references to national standards in tower crane design and operation.

Gallagher also considers a key change the decision to incorpo-

rate more external materials into the OHSA Green Book, to reduce redundancy.

“A lot of the changes in terms of inspection of crane components and whatnot were already referred to in manuals that the operators had to put in place.”

Gallagher said now that it’s all been transferred into the OHSA, the regs are easier to locate.

Widespread consultation among the crane industry went into developing the reform package, he said.

Input included the formwork sector, engineers, the Ontario Crane Rental Association and individual general contractors.

He believes the cooperation among stakeholders will continue as parties work towards education and implementation goals.

At the End of the Day Historically, crane accidents were treated as economic losses, said Lawrence Shapiro, crane consulting engineer.

And while the economic impact has not diminished, today the social cost has increased. “Society is … more inclined to assign blame,” he said.

“Crane accidents will always occur, as humans, materials and machines are imperfect, hazards are sometimes hidden and nature is fickle.”

The burden of our profession and our industry is to learn from things that go wrong, develop corrective means and strategies and apply them, said Shapiro.

He believes, “laws and standards are merely one set of means to mitigate” the potential for loss.  CQ

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Bay Crane Companies Makes Strategic Entry Into Baltimore, D.C.

MAKING ITS WAY TO MID-ATLANTIC

The Bay Crane Companies Inc., one of the 10 largest providers of crane services in the North America, announced the acquisition of two leading crane service companies in the Mid Atlantic region from ML Holdings: United Crane & Rigging and Crane Rental Company Inc. This acquisition adds to Bay Crane two full-service locations — Baltimore, Md., and Capital Heights, Md. — along with a fleet of 88 cranes and hoists and almost 200 trucks, trailers and other support equipment.

“Both these companies have over 50 years of proud history serving the Mid Atlantic market. We are pleased that they will be joining the Bay Crane Companies and welcome everyone on the team,” said Kenneth Bernardo, president and CEO of the Bay Crane Companies.

“The Mid Atlantic market is very strategic to Bay Crane, being located just south of our New Jersey operations. These platform businesses will help to expand Bay Crane as a premier crane service provider in the northeast corridor from New Hampshire to Virginia.

“The team at United Crane and Crane Rental will now have access to one of the largest and most comprehensive crane fleets

Longtime Manitowoc customer W.O. Grubb Crane Rental received a

new Grove GMK6400-1 in December of 2023 and immediately put the crane to work in high-profile jobs throughout Virginia.

The 450-ton all-terrain crane has already played a crucial role in tasks such as removing lock gates at the Deep Creek Locks on the Intercoastal Waterway in Chesapeake.

“We were keen on embracing the newest technology and improved roadability without compromising on lifting performance,” said Bill Grubb, owner of W.O. Grubb. “This prompted us to upgrade from our reliable GMK6300L model to the GMK6400-1. With MegaWingLift and luffing capabilities, this marks our first investment in a brand new, large all-terrain crane tailored for the Portsmouth-Newport News market.”

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on the east coast along with all the specialty rigging and trucking equipment. This will uniquely position Bay Crane to substantially increase the scope of services provided to customers in the MidAtlantic region.”

“We are already seeing immediate benefits from this combination,” said Joe Mirabile Jr., regional vice president of the Mid Atlantic region. “We are moving larger crawler cranes and other high-capacity and specialized equipment into the market and are very confident our loyal customers will see a significant benefit from this combination in the years ahead.”

“When ML decided to focus its crane business exclusively in the Mid/Southwest markets we knew we needed to find the right buyer for United Crane and Rigging and Crane Rental Company.

While we’re sad to part ways with all the great people at these companies, we can’t think of a better partnership for them than The Bay Crane Companies,” said David Matz, president of ML Crane and ML Holdings Company.

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are very excited that Grubb is adding the GMK6400-1 to their already impressive fleet. With the capabilities of this crane, I am confident that it will perform exceptionally well for them in the Mid-Atlantic region.”

The GMK6400-1 is currently scheduled for a significant project, involving the precise setting of two precast panelized builds at the James River Water Treatment Plant in Newport News. Additionally, W.O. Grubb’s Newport News branch anticipates a furnace relocation project at the Howmet Casting Facility in March. This project will require the GMK6400-1 with the main boom and MegaWingLift to lift an impressive 68,000 lbs. through the facility’s roof.

The GMK6400-1 self-erecting MegaWingLift eliminates the need for an assist crane, streamlining operations and significantly influencing W.O. Grubb’s buying decision. The crane’s 450-ton capacity, powered by a single engine, enables efficient transport with the boom in the boom rack as well.

The Grove GMK6400-1’s self-rigging capabilities ensure rigging time remains

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(L-R) are Bill Grubb, owner of W.O. Grubb Crane Rental; Dean Spruill, regional operations manager; Doug Adkins, director of fleet operations; and Kris Becker, crane operator.

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W.O. Grubb is a family-owned company with an extensive fleet. It has been a cornerstone in the Mid-Atlantic region’s crane rental industry since its establishment in 1962.

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Turning HULLS

Scott Swearengin, sales representative of ALL Crane Rental of Alabama, said hull turns, also called boat rolls, have been a regular part of the annual workload at the branch for his entire 17-year tenure.

Alabama’s Shipbuilding Industry Turns to ALL’s Cranes

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ayou La Batre, Ala., sits right on the Gulf of Mexico, a fishing village so well-known that its four seasons are said to be shrimp, crab, oyster and fish.

With an economy initially dependent on the bounty of the local waters, the town also has emerged as one of the world’s leading locations for shipbuilding (at one point, it was even known as “the Detroit of shrimp trawlers”).

Trawlers are still a mainstay, although these days, the shipbuilding happening in Bayou La Batre has evolved to encompass everything from tugs, barges and oil supply vessels to cruise boats, yachts and ferries. Finished vessels are exported all over the world.

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Finishing construction of some of these ships requires cranes supplied by ALL Crane Rental of Alabama, a member of the ALL Family of Companies. Particularly when it’s time to “turn” a hull — flipping it from upside down to right side up — that weighs hundreds of thousands of pounds.

A boat’s hull is a curved structure that sits mostly below the waterline. Many hulls are first built upside down, then turned over before construction is completed on the full vessel. Although shipbuilders often own their own cranes for this crucial step, some hulls are simply too heavy and large, and require the specialty cranes ALL is able to provide.

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Why build a hull upside down? It’s easier to make sure the top part (the “bottom” when it’s under construction) remains flat for joining to the rest of the boat. It’s also easier for welders to work in a down and across direction rather than over their heads. It’s actually faster and more efficient to build the hull upside down, then bring in cranes to turn it at the appropriate juncture.

Scott Swearengin, sales representative of ALL Crane Rental of Alabama, said hull turns, also called boat rolls, have been a regular part of the annual workload at the branch for his entire 17year tenure.

“I’ve helped with turns in which a 200,000 pound hull is flipped in the air,” said Swearengin. “On the opposite end of the spectrum, I’ve seen jobs involving hulls that weigh 900,000 pounds. When they’re that heavy, they literally are ‘rolled’ — using the earth to handle 50 percent of the load as the cranes guide it over.”

For one recent hull turning, Swearengin specified two 550-ton all-terrain cranes, a Grove GMK7550 and a Liebherr LTM 1450-5.1.

The hull weighed 520,000 lbs. and measured 76 ft. long, 35 ft. wide and 10 ft. deep. The Grove was configured with 84 ft. of main boom, 100 percent outriggers and 264,500 lbs. of counterweight at a 35-ft. lift radius. The Liebherr had 87 ft. of boom and 295,400 lbs. of counterweight, also with 100 percent outriggers, and a 35-ft. radius.

Maintaining an equal radius is critical to a successful outcome.

“During the initial setup of these jobs, it’s important that the hull is positioned exactly between the cranes,” said Swearengin. “We have to make sure that, as each crane is reaching to grab its lifting eye and maneuvering through the turnover, the hull remains dead center. It has to be a mirror image.”

Positioning of the lifting eyes, which are temporary welds applied to give the cranes something to rig to, are also dictated by the radius to help ensure equal load between the two cranes.

This type of roll, in which the hull never completely leaves the ground, can take approximately 45 minutes to execute. Turns that happen in the air can take significantly longer, usually around two hours.

Once the hulls are right side up, the shipyard completes construction, and ALL returns at a later date with more cranes to assist with placing the wheel houses on the hulls.

Given the location on the Gulf, storms happen frequently and can scuttle scheduled rolls.

Ground conditions also can change rapidly based on recent rainfall. Swearengin and the ALL team in Alabama remain at the ready to accommodate their valued shipbuilding customers.

“We’ve worked on dozens upon dozens of boat rolls over the years,” said Swearengin. “The shipyards are vital to the local economy, and we’re happy to help.”  (All photos courtesy of ALL Crane.)

For one recent hull turning, two 550-ton all-terrain cranes, a Grove GMK7550 and a Liebherr LTM 1450-5.1, were used.

“We have to make sure that, as each crane is reaching to grab its lifting eye and maneuvering through the turnover, the hull remains dead center.

It has to be a mirror image.”

- Scott Swearengin -

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Nimble Crane to Shine Light On Autism Awareness Month

utism Awareness Month is in April and Nimble Crane has geared up to make a bold statement.

The company is preparing to launch a newly adorned Grove GMK5150L all-terrain crane with a vibrant wrap designed to draw attention to the cause. The initiative reflects Nimble Crane’s commitment to addressing important issues for both oilfield members and the broader Odessa, Texas, community.

Nimble Crane began advocating for autism awareness when VP of Business Josh Robbins, a close friend of a parent with an autistic child, took the lead. For many years now, Robbins has been a strong voice for the cause and uses his love for softball to raise awareness.

Nimble Crane’s workforce includes individuals with autistic children, underscoring the company’s commitment to the issue.

“We intend to use our platform to shine light on autism awareness while addressing other relevant social topics within our community, driving meaningful change,” said Ben Ellis, Nimble Crane’s president. “We are proud of this initiative, and it will mark the first time one of our cranes will serve as an ambassador for autism awareness to both the oilfield and community that supports us.”

While the company has promoted autism awareness in recent years, this is the first time one of its most active cranes will emblazon the colorful wrap.

In April, Nimble Crane plans to share photos of the crane on its website and social media platforms along with information on the company’s initiatives aimed at raising funds for autism awareness.

Nimble Crane routinely engages in flag-flying ceremonies to support various community charities; it currently owns a Grove GMK7550 crane equipped with a wrap that represents a tribute to veterans, launched on Veterans Day 2023.

“Our veterans’ wrap hit home for numerous people in our company and community,” Ellis added. “Our goal is to launch a newly wrapped GMK on a social topic that is paramount to us and the community every time we purchase a new Grove. We have three more that we plan on launching in the future.”

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Nimble Cranes unveiled a Grove GMK5150L crane with an autism awareness wrap in April as part of its support for the cause.

While the company has promoted autism awareness in recent years, this is the first time one of its most active cranes will emblazon the colorful wrap.

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Five Potain Cranes Chosen for India’s Massive Airport

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Construction giant Tata Projects is leading construction on the impressive new Noida International Airport being built on the outskirts of New Delhi, India.

To manage lifting work on the huge infrastructure development, the company purchased two Potain MCT 565 A topless tower cranes and rented an additional three MCT 385 A tower cranes from Rental Partners.

Primed to become India’s largest and most important airport, the Noida International Airport is set to transform aviation infrastructure in the country.

The Potain cranes are heading the construction of the main terminal building, which is scheduled for completion at the end of 2024. The MCT 565 A M25 models have a maximum capacity of 27.5 tons and allow up to 262 ft. of jib. In collaboration with Manitowoc’s Lift Solutions, Tata extended this reach to an impressive 279 ft., allowing for greater jobsite coverage.

The capability of Manitowoc’s Lift Solutions team to engineer this extension was a leading factor in Tata Project’s decision to The Potain cranes are heading the construction of the main terminal building, which purchase the cranes. is scheduled for completion at the end of 2024.

“We’re proud to have a longstanding relationship with Potain Tata Projects is a long-time Potain customer and owns more India. Over the years, we’ve had remarkable performance from our older Potain cranes, some of which have been in operation for than 50 of its cranes, using them on projects across the country. more than 25 years without a breakdown. That speaks volumes for The company is one of the largest and most-respected contractors the quality and durability of Potain cranes, and the MCT 565 A con- in India, with expertise in urban and industrial infrastructure projtinues that proud tradition,” said Alok Banik, deputy general man- ects. Previous landmark projects include the New Parliament Building, Delhi, and the Chennai Metro Rail. Tata Projects’ strategic ager of plant & machinery at Tata Projects.

The MCT 565 A cranes lift loads ranging from 1.1 to 4.4 tons and investment in Potain cranes underscores the company’s commitboast a freestanding height under hook of 200 ft. Alongside them ment to delivering top-quality projects and contributing to are the three MCT 385 A L16 cranes which have a maximum India’s expanding infrastructure.

For more information, visit capacity of 17.6 tons and have been configured with a 246 ft. jib manitowoc.com.  length and at a height under hook of 201 ft.

The timeline for construction is very tight, so reliability and (All photos courtesy of crane speed are crucial.

Manitowoc.)

Primed to become India’s largest and most important airport, the Noida International Airport is set to transform aviation infrastructure in the country.

Looking Back: Cranes Courtesy of Historical Construction Equipment Association

Working to preserve the history of the construction equipment that shaped our world . . .

The Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving for public education the history of the construction, dredging and surface mining equipment industries.

Keith Haddock Papers, HCEA Archives

Keith Haddock Papers, HCEA Archives

Contractor J. E. Drenneman Company is using a very rare Yale CM40 truck hydraulic crane on an unidentified highway project. The self-propelled version was rated at 25 tons capacity.

Keith Haddock Papers, HCEA Archives

The Link-Belt LS98D was rated at 1½ cu. yds. as a dragline.

The Marion Type 5240 was one of a number of large draglines and shovels that could be mounted on wide-gauge railroad wheels for use on temporary trackage. This one is proudly lettered for McWilliams Dredging Company of Chicago and New Orleans.

The Osgood Company image, HCEA Archives

An Osgood 18 ¾-yd. clamshell steam crane on wide-gauge traction wheels works a trenching project.

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