Understanding Rigging in Construction
Rigging in construction involves lifting and moving heavy objects using various equipment. Essential for any project, it requires setting up materials and employing the right apparatus for safe and efficient operations.
Preparing Your Construction Project for Winter
This guide outlines steps for preparing construction projects for winter, focusing on worker safety, equipment maintenance, and using appropriate accessories; emphasizing the importance of preparation and adaptation for successful winter construction.
Bigfoot’s Year in Review: Celebrating Growth, Retirements, and Community Spirit
Bigfoot’s Year in Review: Celebrating Growth, Retirements, and Community Spirit” on Bigfoot Crane’s website reflects on the company’s significant accomplishments in 2023. It highlights their expansion and milestones, including the retirement of key team members and their active involvement in community projects. The post encapsulates a year marked by both growth and transition, emphasizing Bigfoot Crane’s commitment to maintaining strong community ties and delivering top-quality service in the construction industry.
The Rossland Rescue and Bigfoot’s Core Values
“We had a concrete pour scheduled for Friday before the long weekend,” said Justin Tanguay, of DJM Contracting in Rossland, B.C., “but our crane was down.”
Justin and his team were well aware that concrete was in high demand at the time. So, rescheduling a pour could completely mess up project planning. “There was something wrong with the slew motor on our…
Rigging Hitches: Choosing the Best Hitch For Your Load | Civil Rigging
Riggers need to be aware of various types of hitches, so that they can determine which configuration is best for the particular load they are lifting. The four main categories of hitches are: Vertical hitch Bridle hitch Basket hitch Choker hitch According to Ralf Notheis, Manager of Bigfoot Crane Academy, choosing the best hitch for […]
Inspecting Your Rigging: Checking Equipment with Confidence | Civil Rigging
Inspecting Civil Rigging – Keys to Safety Inspecting civil rigging should be something every rigger nows how to do. They also need to be able to check their equipment with confidence to determine whether it is safe and ready to use or it is unsafe and in need of removal. According to Ralf Notheis, Manager […]