Bigfoot Crane Company Blog

Construction sites that plan to erect a tower crane in British Columbia step into a regulatory process that carries real weight, and the Notice of Project for Tower Cranes, known as NOP TC, sits at the center of that responsibility. Provincial law requires this notice before a crane goes up

High angle rescue is an essential element of tower crane safety planning because emergencies involving workers at elevation require a fast, organized response. Before work begins, every site should have a documented rescue strategy that reflects its specific risks and operating conditions. In British Columbia, the Technical High Angle Rope

Tower cranes are sometimes left inactive for extended periods because of project delays, seasonal shutdowns, financing interruptions, labour shortages, or changing construction schedules. During these periods, the crane may remain exposed to environmental conditions and structural stress despite not operating daily. Prolonged Shutdown Requirements for Tower Cranes exist to reduce

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