PRECAST WITH PRECISION
The heart of a new wastewater treatment facility in Newton County, Georgia, consists of a liquid-holding structure made of precast concrete panels. The massive 1.25-million-gallons-per-day A. Scott Emmons Water Reclamation Facility, once completed, will serve growing business activity in the city of Social Circle as well as nearby residences.
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STEADY AS NEUROSURGEONS
To upgrade the processing line at a Chicago-area metals-handling plant, a truss bridge supporting a conveyor needed to be removed to make way for its eventual replacement.
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THREE-POINT WIN
When railroad tracks through Columbus, Indiana, were upgraded to accommodate larger and faster trains, it was a boon for the local economy, but created a challenge for area motorists.
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SOUTHERN ELEVATION
Methanol plant reconstruction showcases blockbuster crane dedicated to southern states
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WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S WHEY
In the heart of America’s dairy country, a cheese-processing plant is in the midst of a multiyear modernization project that will increase its ability to process more milk and make larger blocks of cheese.
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CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
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.
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BUCKEYE BYTES: TECH AND WAREHOUSE BUILDING BOOM IN GREATER COLUMBUS
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.
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BUILDING INSIDE A BUILDING
When it comes to cranes, bigger isn’t always better. Especially when your construction project is reminiscent of Russian nesting dolls.
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BRIDGE CLUB
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.
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LUFF IT OR LEAVE IT
Luffing jibs are often the unsung heroes of certain crane lifts. In fact, many jobs couldn’t be done without them.
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CLOSE QUARTERS
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.
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The Road Most Taken
Atlanta’s busy I-285/SR 400 interchange gets a remake with an assist from the ALL Family of Companies on critical lifts
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MIAMI ADVICE
A new facility expected to be completed this fall will be almost 166,500 square feet and offer grand ocean views with its modern steel and glass design and openness to the water. ALL Sunshine Crane Rental of Florida, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, is providing cranes for the project.
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COLUMBUS-CINCINNATI CONSTRUCTION BOOM CONTINUES ALL CRANE EXPANDS FLEET
Heralded as a “Midwest success story” by no less than Forbes, the growth of Columbus, Ohio, and its business district that runs the corridor through to Cincinnati, rolls on.
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CRANE AND BULLDOZER PARTNER TO SET CANTILEVER BRIDGE
Cranes and bulldozers rule different realms: one, the air and the other, land. So it’s not every day they collaborate on setting a bridge, but they did just that for a temporary cantilever bridge in Aurora, N.C., earlier this year.
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HOOSIER DADDY: CENTRAL RENT-A-CRANE MAKES QUICK WORK OF INDIANA BRIDGE
The Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 is gaining new fans for its capacity, reach, and versatility—this time in the Hoosier State, prompted by a recent bridge project near Indiana University Northwest.
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FLEXIBILITY AND VERSATILITY: KEYS TO A BETTER JOB
To perform any job correctly, it’s important to have the right equipment. Even better if one tool can do many things. In the heavy lift industry, a versatile piece of equipment can have a positive effect on a job’s safety, productivity, and cost. ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. of Cleveland, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, recently proved this point using a Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 mobile crane with VarioBallast® on the Uhler Conveyance combined sewer project in Akron, Ohio.
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MAJOR INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION IN ORLANDO WRAPPING UP THIS YEAR
In the past decade, Orlando, Florida, has been in a near-constant state of road construction. State and local governments are tasked with staying ahead of the transportation needs of a swelling residential population and a year-round flood of tourists.
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REELING IN THE BIG ONE
All along the Great Lakes, fishermen dream of reeling in the big one. ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. of Cleveland, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, may have reeled in the biggest one of all—a 230,000 pound reel full of electrical cable, and one that helped bring reliable electricity to residents of a Lake Erie island.
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