In May 2017, NessCampbell was instrumental in relocating four historic elms on Oregon State Capitol grounds. The four trees were moved so that the Capitol could install new, underground utility vaults. Moving 20 foot tall, century old trees is no walk in the park, however. This required planning, the correct equipment, and a dedicated, expert team.
[Read more…]Heavy Equipment Lifting: A Guide for General Contractors
As you know, there are tons of machinery that were designed specifically for hoisting and heavy equipment lifting. Operating them involves understanding load charts, including considerations like lift radius, machine capacity, ground conditions, even wind speed.
[Read more…]What is a Rigger Job?
How do you move a forklift to the 15th story of an unfinished building? (hint: they do not do well in elevators). It’s done through an arrangement called “block and tackle”, and the job is performed by a rigger. That would be the person who works with pulleys, ropes and winches to haul heavy items, like equipment and machinery.
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