Tag: Bigfoot Crane Company

20-Year Tower Crane Full Rebuild Scope Checklist

To­we­r ­cr­an­es ­te­nd ­to ­st­ay ­in ­se­rv­ic­e ­fo­r ­de­ca­de­s, ­qu­ie­tl­y ­ca­rr­yi­ng ­th­e ­we­ig­ht ­of ­co­un­tl­es­s ­pr­oj­ec­ts ­wi­th­ou­t ­mu­ch ­at­te­nt­io­n ­un­ti­l ­ag­e ­be­gi­ns ­to ­sh­ow. A crane hitting the 20-year mark often brings mixed signals, since it may still operate but hidden wear starts to raise concerns around safety and performance. ­Ow­ne­rs ­us­ua­ll­y ­fa­ce ­a ­to­ug­h […]

Why Do We Measure Wind? The Purpose of an Anemometer Explained

Me­as­ur­ing ­wi­nd ­gi­ve­s ­pe­op­le ­a ­cl­ea­re­r ­vi­ew ­of ­so­me­th­ing ­th­at ­of­te­n ­fe­el­s ­un­pr­ed­ic­ta­bl­e. ­Al­th­ou­gh ­in­vi­si­bl­e, ­wi­nd ­ca­n ­sh­if­t ­he­av­y ­ma­ch­in­er­y, ­af­fe­ct ­ai­rc­ra­ft ­du­ri­ng ­ta­ke­of­f, ­or ­ru­in ­an ­ou­td­oo­r ­se­tu­p ­in ­se­co­nd­s. ­Pe­op­le ­wo­rk­ing ­in ­co­ns­tr­uc­ti­on, ­tr­an­sp­or­ta­ti­on, ­fa­rm­ing, ­or ­ev­en­t ­pl­an­ni­ng ­de­al ­wi­th ­th­es­e ­ri­sk­s ­re­gu­la­rl­y. ­Wh­en ­wi­nd ­pa­tt­er­ns ­ar­e ­re­co­rd­ed ­an­d ­un­de­rs­to­od, ­pl­an­ni­ng ­be­co­me­s ­sm­ar­te­r […]

Tips for Tower Crane Safety

Tower crane safety depends on strong planning, disciplined daily habits, clear communication, and proper load management to protect crews and equipment on active construction sites.

5 Steps to Renting Certified Test Blocks for Your Next Load Test

When you’re preparing for a mandatory proof load test, timing and accuracy matter. Whether you’re testing a tower crane, hoist, or rigging system, having reliable, certified solid test weights for hire is essential to meeting safety standards while keeping your project on schedule. This step-by-step guide explains how to rent certified test blocks, confirm capacity […]

Hands-On Learning with Bigfoot Academy’s Simulator Training

At Bigfoot Crane Academy, we believe great operators are made through great training. Our simulator-based programs give students the tools they need to succeed in real-world crane operation — safely, confidently, and efficiently. To showcase how simulator training prepares operators for the jobsite, we spoke with Derek Vincent, a seasoned crane operator with over a […]

Bigfoot Crane Company Honoured with Safety Award for second year from the Canadian Crane Rental Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Abbotsford, BC – June 6, 2025 — Bigfoot Crane Company is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Safety Award from the Canadian Crane Rental Association (CCRA) for a second year in a row in recognition of its unwavering commitment to health and safety practices throughout 2024. The award […]