A crane is a powerful, specialized option for moving materials both horizontally and vertically. As such, it has a range of applications in construction, demolition, restoration, and even landscaping. Here are some of the main ways crane services are used.

Why Arrange Crane Services

1. Lifting & Lowering Materials

During large building projects, crews need to lift large amounts of materials to higher floors quickly to keep up with the pace of construction. This can include heavy and unwieldy items like steel beams and pallets of cinder blocks, which may need to be delivered hundreds of feet in the air. Rather than trying to carry these materials up, lifting them with a crane is most efficient.

2. Assembling Components

Sometimes, instead of raw materials, entire segments of buildings or machinery need to be lifted into place. For example, tilt-up construction involves building a wall on the ground, then using a crane to lift it and set it in place. Cranes can also help assemble heavy equipment, like other construction, earth-moving, and towing vehicles.

3. Removing Heavy Debris

After an accident or natural disaster, heavy items like disabled vehicles or whole trees can be left in roads or on houses. While it may be possible to drag this debris out of the way, lifting them with a crane is often a better option to avoid further damage to the area. This approach can even be used for tree removal without damaging surrounding landscaping.

If you need to schedule crane services or other heavy-duty rigging and hauling, contact A&M Crane and Rigging in High Point, NC. Serving Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph counties for almost 40 years, their full range of construction and demolition equipment and their wide variety of services set them apart from competitors. To get an estimate on your job, call them today at (336) 889-6000 or send a message online.