Navigating the Heights: A Detailed Look at Different Types of Tower Cranes
The world of tower cranes and their pivotal roles in modern construction. This blog delves into various types, from skyline-dominating Top Slewing to agile Fast-Erecting cranes, crucial for everything from urban projects to heavy industrial tasks.
From Novice to Pro: How Crane Training Can Help You Land Your Dream Job in Construction
Training at Bigfoot Academy transforms novices into pros, offering skills, safety knowledge, and certifications for a thriving construction career.
The Future of Skilled Trades: Why We Need to Talk to Youths
Promoting early exposure to skilled trades like crane operation, Bigfoot Crane Academy’s training programs aim to fill the job gap. They believe in engaging children, not just teens, to build futures.
Would You Make a Good Tower Crane Service Technician?
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the construction industry? A tower crane service technician might just be exactly what you’re looking for. What does it involve? …
New Anti-Collision Regulations for B.C. Tower Cranes: Is the Industry Ready?
In March 2023, WorkSafeBC will implement new regulations for tower cranes in B.C. that will require the use of anti-collision/zoning systems. This development comes in response to newer technology that helps to ensure the safer use of tower cranes by…
Women In Industry: Part 2, Jen Mutas, Safety Officer
We celebrate the women who have worked with Bigfoot and who have demonstrated a strong work ethic, great skills, and grit. On the right in the photo above is Safety Officer, Jen Mutas (In Part 1, we interviewed the woman on the left, Sandra Allard, Crane Technician). We sat down…
Bigfoot Just Got Twin Liebherr 81 K.1 Self Erecting Tower Cranes
We are pleased to announce the addition of two new cranes to our fleet! Bigfoot has just acquired two of Liebherr’s 81 K.1 Fast-Erect self-erecting tower cranes. These cranes have been carefully selected to meet the growing demand of the mid-rise building…
5 Rules for Working at Height in Summer
Top Takeaway: Heat stress and the risk of falling are both serious hazards when working at height in the summer. Combined they can be deadly, so stay cool and plan ahead to keep everyone safe this season. Summer is synonymous with construction. Its consistent weather and sunny days make working outside significantly easier and […]
11 Ways to Avoid Heat Stress on the Jobsite
Top Takeaway: High temperatures are the greatest challenge for jobsites in the summer. Make sure everyone on site is hydrated, eating well, and taking time to cool down to prevent heat stress. Summer is here, and with it comes long days and hot weather. Warmer temperatures can be exciting but are also hazardous for […]
Tower Crane Hand Signals
If you’re going to work with tower cranes, you better know your hand signals. Clear communication is essential for staying safe on the job site. A crane operator should always use a signaler, and they should communicate according to the established code of signals. Hand signals are preferred and commonly used. In certain cases, a […]
