Articles & Case Studies

Urban settings can be tough environments in which to operate a crane. A recent project in downtown Chicago highlighted seemingly every conceivable hardship inherent to city work, yet each was overcome thanks to diligence, teamwork, and careful planning.

When it comes to cranes, bigger isn’t always better. Especially when your construction project is reminiscent of Russian nesting dolls.

A strong national economy encourages construction opportunities. However, even a strong national economy typically results in construction growth that tends to be regional. Not a problem for Central Ohio. Columbus, Ohio, continues to defy the odds for a mid-sized Midwest metro area by remaining a hotbed of new construction.

Sitting in the cab of his Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2., a 300-USt mobile crane, Raymond Gallagher maneuveres a 13-ton pedestrian bridge that will join two buildings.

Luffing jibs are often the unsung heroes of certain crane lifts. In fact, many jobs couldn’t be done without them.

Installing a 160,000-lb. electrical transformer at a steel mill isn't an everyday occurrence — for good reason. It takes an incredible amount of planning to make sure the endeavor proceeds smoothly, safely and with a minimum amount of plant downtime.

Central Contractors Service reaches for the sky with new University of Chicago project.

Atlanta’s busy I-285/SR 400 interchange gets a remake with an assist from the ALL Family of Companies on critical lifts