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Our Role in Building Tomorrow

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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…
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Cost of Health and Safety in Construction

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…
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Insurance for Construction Companies and How to Keep Costs Down

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Insurance premiums are a complex business for construction companies, who face more costs and risk than many other industries. Adding to the difficulty is that insurance policies renew every year, leaving many business owners scrambling to protect…
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How to Communicate Safety Standards Throughout Your Company

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Buying Into the Safety Culture One of the best ways to prevent job site injuries is to get your employees and managers to buy into the safety culture. This can be done when you make it a priority to clearly communicate safety standards on a…
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Enhanced Safety with Wireless Crane Control Systems

The Popularity of Wireless Systems Operating cranes, especially on construction sites, has always come with considerable challenges, both in terms of safety and affordability. It used to be that crane operations were carried out, either by…
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Self-Erect Crane – Deep Cove Solution

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Self-Erect Crane - A Rough Terrain Solution With one of our more scenic jobs in picturesque Deep Cove, Eagle West Equipment (acquired by Bigfoot Crane Company) installed a 35 meter self erect crane with luffing jib on a really interesting…
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