Bigfoot Gives Back Through Recycling

Bigfoot construction employee delivering a recycling bag out of a closed road to the garbage pick-up truck.

  When we say we support the community we live in, we mean it! Since this North Vancouver street was closed for the mobilization of our San Marco SMT 460 unit, our lead technician James Fujita took the initiative to make sure recycling day wasn’t missed. Living out our values by taking care of our […]

Bigfoot Sighted in the Sign Post Forest

Bigfoot Sign in Sign Post Forest

Bigfoot is now proudly represented in Watson Lake, Yukon Territory (YT)’s Sign Post Forest. The landmark is located at Kilometer 980 of the Alaska Highway and has collected over 77,000 signs form around the world. The Sign Post Forest originated in 1942, when recovering U.S. soldier Carl K. Lindley was repairing the directional signs on […]

Crane Trainer of the Year 2016

Crane Operator Trainer Hiring Ad

With over 2 decades of experience and expertise in the heavy equipment industry Ralf has a solid reputation and impeccable safety record. With focus, skill and intent Ralf successfully navigated himself through the ranks of some of Canada’s largest crane rental…

5 Rules for Working at Height in Summer

Working at Height Summer

Top Takeaway: Heat stress and the risk of falling are both serious hazards when working at height in the summer. Combined they can be deadly, so stay cool and plan ahead to keep everyone safe this season.   Summer is synonymous with construction. Its consistent weather and sunny days make working outside significantly easier and […]

11 Ways to Avoid Heat Stress on the Jobsite

Heat Stress

Top Takeaway: High temperatures are the greatest challenge for jobsites in the summer. Make sure everyone on site is hydrated, eating well, and taking time to cool down to prevent heat stress.   Summer is here, and with it comes long days and hot weather. Warmer temperatures can be exciting but are also hazardous for […]

Tower Crane Hand Signals

Hand Signals For Tower Crane Operators

If you’re going to work with tower cranes, you better know your hand signals. Clear communication is essential for staying safe on the job site. A crane operator should always use a signaler, and they should communicate according to the established code of signals. Hand signals are preferred and commonly used. In certain cases, a […]