Strategies for Managing Construction Risk
A certain amount of risk is unavoidable. Whatever your business venture, some risk will remain. Construction projects are no exception to this reality. However, it is important to focus on managing construction risk through proper preparation and a thorough review of contract documents at the beginning of a project. Allocating the responsibility for risk to the parties […]
Operating Tower Cranes in Extreme Weather
Truthfully, operating a tower crane can be challenging in the best of weather conditions. Anyone who has worked in the construction industry can tell you that the weather doesn’t always cooperate. This makes it important to know about operating tower cranes in extreme weather. Weather delays can easily double the amount of time it takes […]
Tips For Crane Safety
To operate a crane safely and efficiently, the operator must not only be skilled, they must also exercise extreme care and good judgment, show alertness and concentration, and strictly adhere to proven safety rules and practices as outlined in applicable and current ANSI and OSHA safety standards. Every crane operator, including those involved in slinging […]
Safety During High-Rise Construction
The intricate requirements in high-rise construction work demand specific solutions and in-depth expertise far beyond simple paperwork. There are many causes for injuries in high-rise construction work and most of them are related to individual falls and the mishandling of goods. High-Rise Construction Risk Assessment Work accidents related to safety often include: ladders, falling waste, […]
Our Role in Building Tomorrow
In 2014, we bought the self-erecting, full-sized tower and training divisions of Eagle West Cranes and renamed ourselves the Bigfoot Crane Company. Since then, we have been an integral part of many construction projects in Western Canada, either selling or renting cranes. When the market collapsed in 2008, the construction industry slowed down and therefore […]
The True Cost of Health and Safety in the Construction Industry
Profits and Pressures in Construction Profit margins in the construction industry are generally small (about three to four percent) and the competition is fierce between rival companies trying to win business. Often, contractors will undercut contracts in order to win bids. The result is enormous pressure to get the job done on time and under […]