Master rigger Mike Parnell walks up to a rack and picks up what looks like a giant rubber band. In reality, it is a 10-ft-long, 2-in.-wide lifting sling made of thin, yellow nylon webbing. Parnell ...

Mammoet has begun assembly of the world’s largest land-based crane at its facility in Westdorpe, Netherlands. Initial works to build the SK6000 ring crane include mobilisation of parts and assembly of ...

Getting the most out of a tower crane is a key element in high-rise construction. Work doesn’t progress without the right picks to bring materials to height, and managing hook time is everything.