The Top Ten List for Wind Safety at Height
Wind is a major hazard when working at height, even on days that seem calm. Windy days can make working at height dangerous for everyone on the job-site. Follow these best practices to ensure a safe job-site, no matter the weather. #1: Keep Objects and Tools Secure Be prepared by keeping objects and tools that […]
Are Your Safety Practices Ready For Spring?
Working at Height in the Spring: 10 Ways to Stay Safe Written by: Jen Adams Key Takeaway: Be prepared for unpredictable spring weather by keeping the job-site clean, planning for the forecasted weather, using the right PPE, and taking thorough safety precautions. Temperatures may be rising, but spring brings its own set of risks (and borrows […]
Women In Industry: Part 1, Sandra Allard, Crane Technician
Women in Industry: Part 1, Sandra Allard, Crane Technician Interview & Writing by Jen Adams We celebrate the women who have worked with Bigfoot and who have demonstrated a strong work ethic, great skills, and grit. On the left in the photo above is Crane Technician, Sandra Allard (In Part 2, we will interview the […]
Bigfoot Crane Company Inc. Now Approved for On & Off-Site Construction Hoist Operator Training
RELEASE DATE: March 7, 2019 On & Off-Site Construction Hoist Operator Training by Bigfoot Crane Academy is now Approved Dateline: Abbotsford, BC, Canada, March 7, 2019: Effective today’s date, Bigfoot Crane Academy is pleased to announce that its on and offsite Construction Hoist Operator Training Course has been formally approved by Technical Safety BC. Bigfoot Crane Academy’s […]
Transit Village: Four Tower Cranes on One Difficult Site
Transit Village was a huge 500-unit residential project in B.C.’s Lower Mainland being built by Jetline Contracting for Weststone Properties. When they first approached Bigfoot to supply rental cranes for the project, we visited the site and saw firsthand the challenges. We immediately realized that the project would require multiple cranes to be mobilized, including […]
Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course
Within a week of being hired, we had installed a 45 metre Koenig K70 with an 8,800 lb. maximum lift up close and a 2,000 lb capacity at a 148 foot radius. All at about a quarter of the cost to hire a mobile crane. To read the full case study, click here.
Innovative Derrick Crane: Heavy Lifting in a Small Package
It all started with an idea, and some Lego. One night, Ryan Burton, Managing Director of Bigfoot Crane, was playing Lego with his son and they started to build a miniature Derrick Crane. Weighted with nickels and dimes as ballast, the Lego creation was lifting materials up onto the roof of an imaginary building. It […]
Operating Tower Cranes in Extreme Weather
Truthfully, operating a tower crane can be challenging in the best of weather conditions. Anyone who has worked in the construction industry can tell you that the weather doesn’t always cooperate. This makes it important to know about operating tower cranes in extreme weather. Weather delays can easily double the amount of time it takes […]
San Marco Tower Crane Sale
San Marco Tower Crane Sale Recently Eagle West Cranes & Equipment (acquired by Bigfoot Crane Company) was proud to complete the sale of new San Marco SMT 520 City Crane to Smedley Crane & Rigging out of Branford CT. As part of the sales process, I recently had the opportunity to visit the first job site […]
Boscaro Self Dumping Bin Product Review
The A-D Series Self Dumping Crane Bucket Bigfoot Crane Company is your one-stop shop from the smallest of self erectors to some of the largest tower cranes in the market today, all complimented with the accessories you need to maximize on-site crane performance. Bigfoot Crane is the exclusive North American distributor of Boscaro Crane Attachments. Crane accessories […]
