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General Crane Bought Out of Bankruptcy General Crane USA has gotten the lift it needed to pull out of the economic downturn and rise out of bankruptcy. Prophet Equity, a Southlake, Texas-based firm, and General Crane co-owner and President Jim Robertson created Allegiance Crane & Equipment, which, in turn, purchased the assets of the Pompano Beach, Fla.-based company for $40 million. The deal was finalized after a bankruptcy court judge in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. approved the liquidation plan on Dec. 17. “In one fell swoop, the assets that were General Crane became the assets of Allegiance and the old set of encumbrances were dealt with,” Prophet Equity CEO Ross Gatlin said. As the Business Journal first reported in November, General Crane fell on hard times in 2009, filing for Chapter 11 following the collapse of the real estate market. At that time, there were more than 10 lenders owed more than $100 million. Robertson said he had been looking for someone to partner with, and Gatlin’s vision was aligned with his. “They are not looking for a five-year get-out,” Robertson said. “I was
not interested in that. I was interested in a long-term relationship.” The deal received the blessing of the three major secured creditors — Wells Fargo, SL Financial and Bank Midwest — which had $62.4 million in secured claims. “It was a $40 million purchase, and the three major lenders were paid a substantial amount, and we agreed to terms and conditions of a restructured loan,” Robertson said. “They didn’t come out completely whole, but they came out better than if we filed for liquidation.” Gatlin said the company is looking for opportunities in growth areas such as construction of schools, highways, ports, power plants and petrol refineries. “There’s a lot of good work out there, you just have to be active and target it,” he said. In addition, the company will be expanding its operations into growth markets in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Oklahoma. The company will move to a new headquarters at 777 S. Andrews Ave., in Pompano Beach, allowing it to consolidate its headquarters and maintenance facilities. CQ
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SC Rigging Assoc. 2011 Annual Conference Set for San Diego The 2011 Annual Conference of the Specialized Carriers Rigging Association (SC) pledges to assist attendees in “Lifting Your Business. Carrying You Forward.” SC plans to accomplish that April 12 to15, at the Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, through a program that includes more than 50 sessions for education, networking and industry/business development. The annual conference is expected to attract more than 500 attendees from all facets of the industry throughout the world.
property/casualty insurance partner, will discuss issues and concerns regarding enforcement of contracts in today’s economy. Speakers include Robert Moore, chief legal officer; Bill Smith, executive vice president, claims and risk management; John Schoppert, loss control manager; and Kate Lasky, associate corporate attorney. In her presentation,“The Eight Essential Elements of Human Synergy,” Robyn Benincasa will explain how to build world-class teams and highlight the skills necessary for dynamic role shifting and true teamwork. Her accomplishments as a world champion adventure racer, San Diego firefighter, founder of World Class Teams and its sister company, Flashover Seminars have been featured on such TV show as Today and Dateline NBC and magazines such as Vogue, Sports Illustrated, Harpers Bazaar and Outside. Bill Clement’s 11 years in the National Hockey League, leading to two Stanley Cup Championships, taught him that, regardless of job title or positions, everyone can be a powerful leader, especially in the Red Zones — the times of adversity. He will explain the key steps to maximizing contributions from colleagues who may see themselves only as minor players and share his insights on unifying an entire organization while disabling the number one enemy of personal success — fear. During his “Train as You Fight — Fight as You Train” presentation, former U.S. Army Ranger Keni Thomas, recipient of the Bronze Star for Valor, will stress the importance of leadership, teamwork and training as vital steps to success in battle and in life. At the heart of his presentation is his experience during the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia, immortalized in the book and movie Black Hawk Down. He was a consultant for the movie. Until Feb. 11, early-bird registration fees are available at $599 for members, $319 for their spouses and $249 for children (12 to 18). Fees include receptions, a buffet lunch, continental breakfasts and refreshment breaks. For more information visit www.scranet.org or call 703/ 698-0291. CQ
Among the anticipated highlights are the products fair with 70 exhibitors; the rigging and hauling jobs of the year competitions; the annual awards and recognition dinner; the SC Foundation’s good vibrations beach party; the president’s reception; golf, tennis and fun run events; and special receptions for international members, first-time attendees and spouses. World-renowned speakers who will educate and entertain attendees during special sessions throughout the conference include: Opening session speaker Steve Farber will draw from his latest book, Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson in Leadership, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller. With his powerful three-step approach, he will reveal how your organization can achieve explosive results by encouraging every leader and employee to take on a “Greater than Yourself” relationship for personal growth and productivity. A panel of experts from NBIS, SC’s exclusively-endorsed 9
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Keckler Named Vice President of Manitowoc Crane Care Americas Scott Keckler is the new vice president of Manitowoc Crane Care, Americas. In this role, he will provide strategic planning, direction and management for all of the Americas Crane Care teams and will report to Bob Hund, executive vice president of Crane Care worldwide. Hund said that Keckler’s experience within Manitowoc has prepared him well for his new role. “Scott is well qualified and has extensive tenure in product support for Grove and Manitowoc,” he said. “He has strong relationships with our dealers and exemplary skills in processes and systems.” Keckler joined Manitowoc Cranes in 1988 at the company’s Shady Grove, Pa., facility. Throughout his career with the company, he has held a number of positions, including training assistant, government parts and publications, technical writer, supervisor of technical publication, supervisor of parts administration, and most recently director of customer support. He replaces Dave Hardin, who has taken on support development responsibilities within Manitowoc Crane Care. Keckler will continue to be based in Shady Grove, but also will be responsible for Manitowoc’s other key U.S. Crane Care locations in Manitowoc, Wis.; Jeffersonville, Ind.; and Bauxite, Ark.; as well as Crane Care facilities and offices throughout Latin America. CQ
Completion of fender system installation with the aid of a Manitowoc
AGC Formally Recognizes NCCER’s Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program for 13 equipment-specific certifications and can be administered at any NCCER Crane Endorsed Accredited Assessment Center. AGC is a full service national trade association with a nationwide network of chapters. AGC represents more than 33,000 firms in the industry — including general contractors, specialty contractors and service providers and suppliers. NCCER is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) education foundation created by the construction industry to develop standardized curriculum with portable credentials and to help address the skilled construction workforce shortage. NCCER is recognized by the industry as the training, assessment, certification, and career development standard for the construction and maintenance craft professional. For additional information, call 888/622-3720 or visit www.nccer.org.
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has formally recognized the National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program. AGC’s Chief Executive Officer Stephen Sandherr stated, “I would like to congratulate NCCER’s [Mobile] Crane Operator Certification Program, which has been accredited through the American National Standards Institute [ANSI] and formally recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], each of which is an outstanding accomplishment.” “NCCER is proud of the longstanding partnership it has with AGC and is honored by their recognition of NCCER’s Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program,” said NCCER’s President Don Whyte. NCCER’s Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program includes both written assessments and practical examinations that meet or exceed current ASME B30.5 consensus safety standards and OSHA 29 CFR part 1926. The written assessments and practical examinations combine
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A festive crowd gathered for Raleigh’s annual acorn drop, the 20th one that Southern Crane participated in.
First Night Raleigh Drops Giant Acorn With Lift By Southern Crane Atlanta has its peach. Mt. Olive, N.C., has a pickle. New York has an apple. In Raleigh, N.C., the highlight of the New Year’s Eve celebration is an acorn descending from the sky. For the 20th straight year, Raleigh’s own Southern Crane helped the city of Oaks celebrate the new year by lowering the giant acorn made of 1,250 pounds of copper and steel. Southern Crane has handled the honor every year since the inaugural First Night Raleigh, held Dec. 31, 1991. That initial request seemed a tad unusual, according to Earl Johnson III, president of Southern Crane. Two decades later the acorn has come to define Raleigh. “When we first lowered the giant acorn, we weren’t sure if people would turn out to see it. But the crowd really got into it, reaching out to try and touch it,” Johnson said. “Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Raleigh has become a tradition for the entire Southern Crane staff.” Made of copper and steel, Raleigh’s giant acorn is more than 10 ft. tall and is displayed in the city’s Moore Square throughout the year. It was created by sculptor David Benson to celebrate the city’s 1992 Bicentennial and Raleigh’s nickname as “The City of Oaks.” “Southern Crane is an integral part of First Night Raleigh,” said Terri Dollar, program director, Artsplosure/First Night Raleigh. “Over the past 20 years, hundreds of thousands of First Night attendees have cheered at the lowering of the giant acorn — made possible by Southern Crane.” Residents viewed the massive acorn being hoisted into place beginning on the morning of Dec. 31 and took part in First Night Raleigh as
the acorn descended later that evening in Raleigh’s City Plaza. “We enjoy being a key participant in this tradition. It supports the nonprofit Artsplosure and the city of Raleigh, bringing citizens downtown for a family-friendly celebration,” said Johnson. Southern Crane is a comprehensive crane and rigging service provider, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Industrial Constructors, one of the largest private employers in North Carolina. Southern Crane advocates nationally for industry safety standards and requires all its crane operators to be certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators. Founded in 1962 in Raleigh, N.C., Southern Industrial Constructors also has offices in Charlotte and Wilmington, N.C. and Columbia, S.C. First Night Raleigh is presented by Artsplosure — The Raleigh Arts Festival Inc., a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to produce high-quality annual festivals that celebrate excellence in the performing and visual arts; to promote and bring recognition to national, regional and local artists; and to bring artists and the larger community together to improve the quality of life and cultural environment. Since its first festival in April 1980, Artsplosure has presented thousands of established and emerging artists whose works span across many disciplines and art forms. For complete information about First Night Raleigh activities and the annual acorn drop, visit http://www.firstnightraleigh.com. CQ 11
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Building Up Decades-Old ‘Missing Link’ on Foothills Parkway Project By Cindy Riley
always closed to motor vehicle traffic. We allow pedestrian use — hiking, horseback riding — when construction is not in operation. But once construction begins, we prohibit all use for safety reasons,” Gray explained. Park Supervisor Dale Ditmanson has described the new bridge as being almost as long as the iconic Linn Cove Viaduct that carries the Blue Ridge Parkway around Grandfather Mountain. The latest bridge is expected to become just as noteworthy, Gray said, “because of it’s engineering design and the way it fits into the environment and accentuates the beauty of the landscape.”
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In what’s proving to be a challenging task due to rugged terrain, surrounding wildlife and the onset of cold weather, crews in Tennessee are working to complete the so-called “missing link” needed for the Foothills Parkway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. Construction began in January 2010 on the roughly $25 million project, which will add an almost 800-ft.-long (243 m) bridge connecting the eastern end of the unfinished Wears Valley stretch of parkway to the Walland segment. Expected to be completed in November of this year, the bridge will be supported by four piers up to 100 ft. (30.5 m) above the ground, placing the road across two ravines on the south slope of Chilhowee Mountain. “We are building a temporary bridge to get to the piers and to erect the precast segments,” explained Bruce Nicely, senior vice president and partner with Bell and Associates Construction LP, Brentwood, Tenn., the general contractor on the project. “We have a 175-ton crane that will operate on the temporary bridge. We are also purchasing a custom built segment handler that will walk on the temporary bridge and place the 50-ton bridge segments.” Nicely, whose goal is to have minimal impact on the existing environment at the job site, pointed out, “The work is truly top down. The temp bridge is constructed one span at a time using the 175-ton crane to extend the micro pile drill rig out 36 feet and set it on a drill platform setting on the one to one slope. No access roads are allowed on the site between the abutments, a distance of 900 feet.”
Assembling the Team John Corven, president of Corven Engineering Inc., Tallahassee, Fla., is leading all elements of the bridge design effort, as well as coordinating activities of the subconsultant team. “It is a great thrill to once again work for the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration on what I believe will be another signature bridge on one of America’s great parkways. Corven Engineering is the prime consultant for the design/build team. We’ve worked with our subs as a cohesive unit to respond to the RFP, RFQ and preliminary bridge design, and that was what led to our selection. “Corven Engineering prepared the bridge design, is currently providing construction engineering to facilitate construction and is providing on-site personnel to support bridge construction. Our role is complete when the project is constructed, as-build documents developed and the final bridge load rated,” Corven said. Details, Details The new Foothills Bridge No. 2 is a 790-ft. (240 m) long precast segmental bridge that will be be built using the balanced cantilever method, with precast pier and superstructure segments delivered from above, using a unique erection trestle and segment walker. The erection details, developed by VSL, provide access to speed construction while protecting sensitive terrain below the bridge. Of critical importance is the geometry of the precast segments that need to be assembled to match the extreme roadway geometry, as the parkway hugs the mountainside. The alignment includes 262 ft. (79.8 m) radii, grades of eight percent and cross slopes of as much as 7.8 percent. “The precast segments are being produced by Ross Prestressed Concrete, [Knoxville, Tenn.] Geometry for the 92 unique precast segments is produced by Corven Engineering. Control procedures are those developed by personnel of Corven, and have successfully been used for over 30 years. The precast segments will be stored in the Ross casting yard until they are needed for construction. One by one, they will make the nearly 30-mile trip to the project site and be erected in the bridge,” Corven stated. The 9 ft. (2.7 m) deep segments will be delivered to the beginning of the bridge where a segment walker will pick the segments from the delivery trucks. The segment walker will then transport the segments over the erection trestle and place them in their final location in the bridge. The segments are assembled with temporary post-tensioning bars and permanent cantilever post-tensioning tendons. Completed balanced cantilevers are jointed together by cast-in-place closure joints and continu-
Long-Time Coming The oldest unfinished highway project in Tennessee, the Foothills Parkway project has been delayed due to funding difficulties since Congress authorized its construction in the mid-1940s. Bridge number two, as it’s known, is another important phase in trying to complete a key unfinished segment of the Foothills Parkway, according to park spokesperson Nancy Gray. “Bridge number two is on the east side. The parkway’s right-of-way parallels the Park’s northern boundary from Chilhowee Lake in Blount County to Cocke County,” said Gray. “Only 22.5 miles of the parkway are complete and open to the public — a 16.9 mile section on the eastern end of the Park in Blount County and a 5.6 mile on the western end. In earlier years, more road construction was done on certain sections, but work was halted because of structural fill failures and erosion problems in the rugged segment commonly referred to as the ‘missing link.’ “Once we get the link completed and funding becomes available to do finishing work to the two partially completed sections to open up another 16.4 miles of the scenic drive, visitors will have another opportunity to enjoy the unparalleled vistas this segment will provide. Viewing mountain scenery is the number one attraction for visitors to the Smokies. The Foothills parkway is also important to the tourism communities as well.” As for how the work will affect closings in the area, Gray said there won’t be any drastic changes. “These partially completed sections that flank the missing link are 12
Photo courtesy of Bell and Associates Construction LP Installation of rock anchors at one of the abutments.
dations to utilize micropiles, which are small diameter [less than 10 inches] drilled piles that can be installed using a very small mobile drilling rig. The small, portable micropile drill rig is unusual for bridge construction. This type of equipment is normally used for underpinning buildings because of the light weight and mobility.”
ity post-tensioning. VSL Post-Tensioning & Specialty Reinforcement Systems is furnishing the temporary work trestle, post-tensioning system, and segmental erection equipment, according to project manager Ryan Redman. “We also are providing the labor to install and erect the work trestle, precast segments and post-tensioning. VSL will be involved through the completion of the segment erection and disassembly of the temporary works trestle, and the work should be completed by September of 2011,” Redman said. “The construction team has developed and implemented a construction scheme where equipment for installing the temporary trestle will be elevated on working platforms eliminating the need for access roads along the permanent bridge alignment. Top-down construction poses particular access challenges for our crews because we have to make sure we provide safe access to progress the work in a timely and efficient manner.” Redman continued. “This is a unique job. The scenery and beauty of this bridge location are something not to be taken for granted. Since we have arrived on-site we have seen wild turkeys, bears, bobcats, deer and various other animals. It is not your typical bridge construction project.”
Keeping it Real Knoxville, Tenn.,-based Hedstrom Design is serving as the landscape architect for the project, and will be on the job until completion. According to owner Sara Hedstrom Pinnell, “One of our main challenges is management of invasive plant materials during construction, and maintaining slope stability. Final plant material must match the local genotype, so some of it will need to be grown specifically for the project.” Hedstrom explained, “Minimizing impact to the site has allowed us to have stable slopes during construction. Minimal disturbance allows vegetation from the existing seed bank to fill in naturally around trees that were coppiced. We prefer to have native vegetation stabilize the soils rather than an introduced seed mix such as a fescue blend. “Our strategy to blend with the natural landscape is to maintain this diversity with new plant material. The undisturbed forest is rich in many different types of plants,” Hedstrom continued. “Hedstrom Design has been working in the area with for quite some time now on projects with similar challenges at sensitivities and it was a natural fit for us. The Bell team also is just as committed to protecting natural resources as we are. People often think of the landscape architect arriving at the end of a project to ‘green it up.’ The reality is that we are part of the team from the very beginning, participating in general aesthetics of the impact of the bridge, understanding the existing hydrology and soils and how we work within the disturbance to ensure the plants survive. For example, dissipating runoff with site boulders into areas of new planting. All of this is thought of during the design process and then worked through during implementation.”
Strong Foundation As specialists in deep foundation design, construction and testing and slope stability problems, Dan Brown and Associates PLLC (DBA), Sequatchie, Tenn., designed the foundations for the bridge, both the permanent and temporary structures. The foundations also address slope stability concerns at the pier locations due to the intense terrain. “We started last spring, as the foundations are always the first concern and we are always on the critical path,” said DBA president Dan Brown. “We will be involved until the foundations are complete and the superstructure is under construction. When they are out of the ground, the hard part is done and our work is finished. “One of the major challenges on this job is the difficult access conditions. Also, a major consideration is to limit the impact of construction activities on the environment. For these reasons we designed the foun13
Photo courtesy of Bell and Associates Construction LP The Foothills Parkway Bridge will be located between Pigeon Forge and Townsend, Tenn. In a somewhat unusual move, construction is being performed from the top down.
Top Down Construction The Foothills Parkway Bridge will be located between Pigeon Forge and Townsend, Tenn. In a somewhat unusual move, construction is being performed from the top down, using a trestle mounted gantry crane and work platforms. Proper planning was critical early on. Scott Wilson, project manager of Palmer Engineering, was responsible for the structural aspects, while Matt Everett headed up the roadway, hydraulic and environmental aspects of the project for Palmer. “As far as roadway design, our role was to provide the roadway plans incorporating safety appurtenances, drainage and cross-sections for the bridge and approaches,” said Wilson. “The bridge design included the abutments and associated retaining walls. We also had to design adequate means for addressing rainfall. This included providing drainage for the bridge deck and roadway approaches. As for erosion prevention and sediment control, our responsibilities included providing the storm water pollution prevention plan, as well as EPSC plans. Environmental compliance is another concern. To help ensure that the EPSC measures are installed and functioning as intended, Palmer will conduct 10 visits to the site throughout the duration of the project. Two of these inspections have already taken place.” Wilson added, “In addition to the resource impacts stemming from release of sediment, the project site also has a high probability of encountering acid-bearing rock. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, mitigation for release of sediment, acidic runoff and dissolved heavy metals was prompted by improper implementation of erosion prevention and sediment control measures during construction. As a result of these impacts, it was agreed the National Park Service would perform the future design and construction for the remaining sections [8B-8E] and site specific plans for areas of disturbance would be developed for the initial, intermediate, and final phases of construction. Runoff potential is high as the project site consists mainly of rock and class D soils, and flows will ultimately enter a tributary to Brickey Branch designated as a ‘Known Exceptional Tennessee Water.’ With the steep terrain and limits on project area, providing adequate storage area for sediment-laden runoff is difficult. Therefore, the prevention of erosion is a much more viable option. The method of construction proposed by the Bell team works to minimize areas of disturbance and thereby reduces the amount of runoff requiring treatment. “Ultimately, all aspects of the design are important as they must work together for a successful project,” Wilson continued. “The retaining wall design was challenging. In addition to the steep slopes, rock is very near
the surface of the ground. Our team felt it would be beneficial to minimize the amount of rock excavation required for the construction of the cantilevered retaining walls [some taller than 40 feet]. We utilized rock anchors that enabled the use of footings with a smaller footprint than what would typically be required for the stability of cantilever retaining walls of this size.” Wilson acknowledged that the rugged beauty of the project site and dense vegetation does create obstacles for crews accessing areas where ground work occurs. Though the drainage areas are fairly small, flows do develop significant shear forces when concentrated due to the dramatic slopes, increasing the erosion potential post-construction. “Our team has made great efforts to minimize negative impacts to the natural landscape and topography while providing a safe facility meeting the goals of all parties involved. Hopefully this section of the parkway will afford visitors views that they might not otherwise have been able to enjoy,” Wilson concluded. A Little History The Foothills of the Great Smokies reportedly began drawing tourists as early as the mid-19th century. Most visitors came for the mineral-rich mountain springs, which were believed to provide health benefits. Construction of resort hotels quickly followed, making the region a popular summer-time destination. Over the years, the Foothills Parkway project has been considered somewhat controversial, because of the high volume of traffic passing through the Smokies each year. Opponents have claimed the parkway would add to tieups, while others say it would actually ease congestion by drawing off some of the traffic. Some bloggers question the need for new construction, concerned about increased noise in the area, exhaust fumes and aggressive driving; however, advocates of the project say the elevated roadway is long overdue. The National Park Service, which manages the parkway, also has annouced the Federal Highway Administration recently awarded a contract to continue construction on the Walland end of the ‘missing link,’ working eastward from Bridge numbr eight towards Wears Valley. Funding will need to be obtained to build the last two bridges, as well as money to perform finishing touches such as striping and guard rail installation. The segment will most likely be completed in time for the National Park Service’s Centennial in 2016. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG 14
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Backstage With the Terex AC 40 City Crane in Times Square North Shore Crane recently used its Terex AC 40 City crane for a challenging job in Times Square, New York City. The job involved the replacement of the famous Virgin Record Store neon sign with a new generation sign for the flagship store of the Forever 21 clothing chain. Because some of the busiest avenues in the city cross Times Square and because it is one of New York’s main tourist attractions, traffic through Times Square is always dense. Consequently, the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) only permitted two, 11-
ft. (3.3 m) wide lane closures leaving limited access to the site within a tight overnight schedule. The job was carried out in two stages, beginning with the removal of the huge stainless steel and neon tube light set-up. The next step involved the installation of the new sign elements, comprised of giant LED screens, channel letters with flashing LEDs, plus a special canopy with more LED screens and “light band border” that changes color according to screen content, over the store’s main entrance. For this project, crews were able to drive the AC 40 City straight to the site, because of its ability to make tight turns on city streets. Once there, it performed lifts of up to 5,600 lbs. (2,540 kg) at 70-ft. (21.3 m) radius and 102-ft. (31 m) maximum boom length. As Alex Robson, project manager, North Shore Cranes explained, “Offering better compact size and better over-the-road speed compared to other cherry picker models, using the Terex AC 40 City meant that we could perform lifts efficiently, maneuver safely and save time by bringing the crane directly to the job site without special permits.” Capable of going places where other cranes can’t, the Terex AC 40 City is a perfect “one-man” crane, usable as a taxi crane providing excellent road ability with high lifting capacities across the entire working range of 44 tons (40 t) max. Offering a 102.4 ft. (31.2 m) maximum boom length for a 145 ft. (44.4 m) maximum tip height with main boom extension, the AC 40 City provides optimum speed and efficiency in a wide variety of applications, according to the manufacturer. As experienced Terex customers, teams at North Shore Crane know that they can count on Terex Cranes and their distribution partner, Empire Crane Company. “We are very satisfied with the service and support the company provides us. They’re always fast, efficient and responsive, and their teams provide straightforward answers to the solutions we need,” said Robson. “Managed by Jason MacKenzie, sales representative at Empire Crane, our relationship has been very productive.” About North Shore Crane North Shore Crane and North Shore Neon Sign Company serve the New York Metropolitan area and the Tri-State region in a wide field of activities from manufacturing, installation, electrical LED sign installation and maintenance, to crane rental, rigging and trucking. Founded in 1954 on Long Island, North Shore Neon Sign Company has been designing, fabricating, installing and maintaining signs on Long Island and around the New York areas for generations. Maintaining its headquarters and various other offices in Deer Park, the company has expanded its facilities in recent years to include a new facility in Maspeth, Queens, N.Y., which serves New York City’s five boroughs as well as parts of New Jersey and Connecticut. Their fleet of service and installation vehicles is very visible in Times Square daily. For more information on North Shore visit www.northshorecraneny.com or www.northshoreneon.com. For information about the Terex distribution partner, Empire Crane Company visit www.empirecrane.com. CQ
Changing of the guard, a Terex AC City crane takes down the venerable Virgin Record sign and replaces it with the new Forever 21 sign. 15
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Doing Her Job…
Downtown Phoenix Female Crane Operator a Rarity in Field By Brennan Smith
“You are responsible for everybody on that site,’’ Corley said. “That is just the way it is. Somebody has to be there to do that, and that is my job.’’ Valley projects she has worked on include the renovation of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and construction of the University of Phoenix Stadium. Roy Sawyer, the court-tower project’s superintendent, said that Corley has been essential to the construction of the new building.
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Nancy Jo Corley wakes up daily at 3 a.m. to do something many folks would not have the nerve for: climbing a long outdoor steel ladder and settling into the cockpit of a massive construction crane towering 400 ft. above downtown Phoenix. Corley, part of a crew building the new Maricopa County Criminal Court Tower, is notable not only for being a woman in a field still largely dominated by men, but also for her professional longevity. At age 69 she has four children, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and she has been moving tons of payloads for the better part of 35 years. “I still love to do what I do,” Corley said, “and I try to do it better than everyone else.” Corley has been working on the $340 million court-tower project for six months. The project, which should be complete by November 2011, is just one in a long line of tough jobs Corley has tackled in her career. “You have to get a backbone and say, ‘This is what I have to do. Get out of my way, because I am here,’” said Corley, a Glendale resident. She began her construction career in 1976 as a stubborn 34-year-old who wouldn’t take no for an answer. Corley said she was working in Texas as an apartment cleaner and secretary when her husband had a stroke and could no longer work. At the time, she was making $500 a month, but had four young children and a rent payment that equaled her wages. Corley’s brother suggested she apply to a construction company’s personnel department. The company, however, wouldn’t offer her work,, Corley said. She didn’t relent. For three weeks, she visited the office. Finally, the company offered her a job at the Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station in Glen Rose, Texas. “I had no idea ever that I would do this kind of thing, but somebody had to,’’ Corley said. “There was no possibility of employment that would provide for those kids.’’ After she got the job, she had to earn respect from her fellow workers. “I asked my boss how long it would take to be a journeyman, and he said, ‘In your case, never. I don’t have a problem with your work, but I won’t have a female journeyman working for me.’” Corley proved her doubters wrong. She moved up the ranks in the company as a laborer, carpenter and wrecking-crew member before getting her chance to train as a crane operator. She has since worked on projects in nine states, and even had a threeyear stint in Guam. She said each project takes about a year. Corley has worked for up to 16 hours at a time in her operator’s seat without a break. Swinging 15 tons of concrete or steel over workers’ heads puts a lot of responsibility on a crane operator.
“I had no idea ever that I would do this kind of thing, but somebody had to. There was no possibility of employment that would provide for those kids.’’ Nancy Jo Corley
“She has been a major part of what we are doing out here,’’ Sawyer said. “On top of that, she is willing to work long hours and climbs up that damned thing every day. She has really gone the distance in helping us out.’’ Corley ranks as one of the few female crane operators in the nation. Though exact figures are not available on crane operators, just 10 percent of construction-related positions are held by women, said Brian Turmail, spokesman for the Associated General Contractors of America. Corley’s kids picked up on construction too. One son is a construction manager in Guam, another spent 20 years in the Air Force. One daughter is a construction rigger on a job in eastern Arizona, while another daughter is a steel welder in Texas. “I think I’ve already got my legacy — my kids are awesome. I just wanted them to be honest, upright individuals (who) weren’t afraid to try something,’’ Corley said. Corley would like to go to middle schools around the state to speak about how it is possible to overcome any challenge. “Even if somebody tells them they can’t do it, well why not? Don’t be afraid. If I can do it, anybody can do it.’’ CQ
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Palfinger Helps to Build a Future at BCMC Project in Charlotte, N.C. By Kristie Pohlman
cians and other sub-trades to begin working.” That’s saying a lot since there were many obstacles that tested the resolve of the builders. First, they arrived to a site that was already saturated from soaking rain from the previous day. Jankowski mentioned that the location was not very conducive for a crane to maneuver in. “The job had to be done with the truck parked on the side of the street
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The Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) show organizers decided to do something special for 2010. The show typically focuses on new and innovative equipment as well as the latest advances in building materials. This year, they created the BCMC Build project to bring the show exhibitors, attendees and community together in collaboration with the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. Habitat for Humanity is a charity that was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. With the help of volunteers and donations, homes are built for families in need. This particular home build took place in Charlotte, N.C. The Palfinger North America Group, one of many sponsors for the build, was asked to provide a crane for this unique project. Jason Jankowski, product manager-articulating cranes for PALFleet, took a PK 40002 and PJ080B jib to the site to assist with all of the material handling.
Jason Jankowski, product manager-articulating cranes for Palfinger North America said the crane he brought to the project enabled him to maneuver in the tight conditions and under the existing trees to get the job done.
and even though the truck was approximately 25 feet from the front of the house, the long reach still enabled me to reach three quarters of the way straight down the center of the house” he said. Jankowski was grateful for one of the Palfinger’s main features. He stated “That’s where Palfinger’s Power Link Plus technology came into play. The outer boom can extend to 15 degrees above horizontal and allows the fly jib to extend 25 degrees above horizontal. This enabled me to maneuver in the tight conditions and under the existing trees to get the job done. Between the jib and the power link plus, it really saved us.” Jankowski said he was able to manipulate the loads below the tree branches and up to the roof. The Palfinger crane was instrumental to the project for several reasons. First was the matter of moving building materials around the job site in order to save the volunteer craftsmen time and labor. Jankowski also assisted in setting wall panels and trusses into place. After that, he hoisted sheeting for the trusses to enclose the roof. Finally, the roofing materials were lifted to finish protecting the house from the elements.
The Palfinger PK 40002 and PJ080B jib hard at work at the BCMC Build project.
Jankowski commented that the crane is equipped with 71 ft. (21.6 m) of hydraulic reach and has a max capacity of 2,000 lbs .(907 kg) at full extension, which worked out well for this particular project. Jankowski explained that “There were a lot of challenges for this project but we came together and made the best of it.” Carl Schoening of Eagle Metal Products who served as the chairman of the Production Committee for the build said that the two-day goal for the group was “to have the house ‘dried in’ and ready for the other trades to begin work. When we left the site it was ready for plumbers, electri-
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Cranes Lift Famed Columbia Pilot Boat to Maritime Museum of the water. Cars slowed down along Marine Drive as drivers leaned across steering wheels to see what was going on and passengers rolled down windows to take photos. Amateur and professional photographers and videographers jostled for room along the sidewalk on the hill above the work area. The Peacock moved from the west dock, around the museum and to the east basin. The tide was coming in and the wind was picking up. It was the last time the Peacock would be in the Columbia River. Movement was slow at first as crews worked to secure the Peacock and hook up a previously installed saddle (under the boat) and lower rigging to the cranes. Then the boat was moving, then it was rising. Suddenly, the whole hull was in view and the bow swung to face Marine Drive. Paxton Hoag, a longtime Astoria resident, was there the whole morning with his video camera in tow. He remembered when the Peacock was first launched decades ago. “To see it come out of the water ...’’ he said. “That was nice to see.’’ After it was plucked out of the tide, the Peacock spent several hours sitting in the middle of the parking lot as crews repositioned one crane. The boat was in place, angled dramatically on its stand, and museum staff breathed a sigh of relief. Bar pilots say that since Capt. Robert Gray’s Columbia Rediviva entered the river in 1792, no single boat has had a more significant impact on the economy of the Columbia River Basin than the Peacock. Due to a 23-foot deployable “daughter’’ boat mounted on the stern, the Peacock revolutionized the bar pilots’ ability to board cargo ships in rough weather. This reduced bar closures to only a few days a year and kept Columbia River ports open and competitive. CQ
By Katie Wilson THE DAILY ASTORIAN
Green side goes up. Don’t drop it. Sound easy? Nothing was easy about lifting the Peacock out of the water, swinging it between two 300-ton cranes and moving it to its final resting place on top of a concrete stand in the Columbia River Maritime Museum parking lot, but it did go smoothly. “It’s kind of like synchronized swimming,’’ said Rick Moultrie, vice president of Ness and Campbell Crane Inc., whose cranes handled the work of moving and mounting the retired bar pilot boat. Good thing the crews have had plenty of experience hauling out vessels. Still ... “You don’t do this every day,’’ Moultrie said. “This is special.’’ In the water, the Peacock looks deceptively small. Weighing in at more than 80 tons and stretching to 90 feet long, it may not be a barge, but it’s definitely not a little boat, either. And when it’s swinging between two cranes and the bow is looming far above you, it seems massive. Built in 1964, the Peacock saw 33 years of hard service, ferrying bar pilots to and from more than 120,000 commercial ships. The boat was donated to the Maritime Museum in 1999; plans for its display have been in the works ever since. Until earlier this year, though, the Peacock had spent most of the last 10 years in storage. Plans for its public display began in earnest in March when the boat was delivered to Astoria Marine Construction for repairs and a new paint job. Close to 300 people including county employees, fishers, visitors, longtime residents, police and fire personnel, engineers, kids in strollers gathered at the museum parking lot to watch cranes pluck the boat out
Palfinger Crane Instrumental for Habitat for Humanity Project in North Carolina PALFINGER from page 19
carrying materials; he was a great example of what the word ‘volunteer’ means.” Satisfied with the outcome of their efforts, Schoening stated that “In so many ways this project taught us a great deal about our industry and about ourselves. I think we each took away more from the experience than we gave. We had a lot of companies that provided materials, labor and cash donations. But, most importantly those that were on the job site those two days gave of themselves and asked for nothing in return. Each person or company provided something that made it possible to complete the project. Thank you to Palfinger for their generosity without which we could not have completed the project.” CQ
Schoening expressed BCMC’s gratitude toward Palfinger when he said “We would not have been able to complete the build without a great deal more difficulty if Palfinger had not generously donated the use of the crane and operator. Even though the site conditions made maneuvering and setting up the crane difficult, Jason got the job done without complaint.” Jankowski admitted that it was a lot of hard work but “In the end we saved a lot of people, a lot of back-breaking labor.” Schoening also noted that Jankowski “Was there to help and did anything from providing his expert driving skills, rigging loads for lifts, or 20
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Long Boom Sets New All-Terrain Crane at Top of Its Class Manitowoc’s Crane Expo demonstration event held at the Shady pension can be controlled from the outrigger control boxes on each side Grove, Pa., facility marked the U.S. debut of the Grove GMK6300L all- of the carrier for improved and faster rigging. Axle spacings also help terrain crane. This crane combines some of the strongest lift capabilities with roadability, with 10.5 ft. (3.2 m) between the first pair of axles and in its class with a 262 ft. (79.8 m) boom. 8.2 ft. (2.4 m) between the second. The design offers unprecedented ease of operation in a full range of Maximum counterweight of 102 tons (92.5 t) is made up of two 11applications including tower crane erection, placing auxiliary services ton (9.9 t), five 10.5-ton (9.5 t) and two 10-ton (9 t) slabs, in addition to (HVAC equipment, elevator equipment, etc.) and performing chimney the 7.7-ton (6.9 t) base plate. The optional auxiliary hoist can be rigged work as well as general lifting, according to the manufacturer. together with the counterweight without the help of an auxiliary crane, Andreas Cremer, regional product manager for all-terrain cranes in improving efficiency. A Mercedes OM 926 LA provides power for the North America, said the new crane has several class-leading attributes superstructure, and power for the carrier comes from a Mercedes OM that benefit customers. 502 LA. Both comply with the latest requirements of Tier IVi and “The GMK6300L is a remarkably strong crane with significant Euromot IIIB legislation. The OM 502 LA is an eight-cylinder engine advantages over other cranes with similar boom lengths,” he said. “It is that generates 547 hp (405 kW,) and the OM 926 LA is a six-cylinder designed for substantial picks on its main boom without the need to rig engine that produces 284 hp (210 kW). the jib or Mega Wing Lift. For example, with the boom extended to 245 The crane has excellent reach with the 262 ft. (79.8 m), seven-section feet, it will lift 15.7 U.S. tons, and with the full boom of 262 feet, it lifts Twin-Lock boom that includes patented Megaform design for optimized 13 U.S. tons.” rigidity and capacity. For additional reach, a 121 ft. (36.8 m) jib is availThe GMK6300L also is the only crane among its competitors to offer able. Maximum available length is 384 ft. (117 m), and the crane can still a fully automatic transmission with torque convertor. The Allison trans- lift an impressive 2.2 tons (1.9 t) at this height. A second, heavy-duty jib mission is a strong, reliable and cost-effective drive-train solution. Its also is offered, with a capacity of 42 tons (38 t), for superior lift capacapabilities are proven in the most demanding conditions, and the elec- bility at tall heights. tronic controls allow it to adapt to its surroundings and provide self-diagControl comes from Grove’s well-established ECOS system and an nostics for easier maintenance. An integral retarder offers enhanced EKS 5 with full graphic display is included for monitoring lift activities. braking on hills and greater confidence for the operator when moving a CQ heavy vehicle. The Allison transmission and Grove’s Megatrak independent suspension system provide optimum travel for both on and off the road. The all-wheel steered GMK6300L has the latest steerby-wire technology included on the fifth and sixth axles. Steer-by-wire uses fewer components making for better use of space and optimized steering angles, reducing tire wear. An additional design feature is a new cab for the carrier. It is similar to Grove’s four- and five-axle all-terrain cranes, but it has been adapted to fit the wider carrier of the six-axle crane. It can comfortably accommodate three crew members and has more ergonomic positioning of the instruments and controls. Visibility, heating, air conditioning, aerodynamics and noise reduction also are improved. There are five available outrigger positions, more than any other crane in this capacity class, giving greater flexi- Manitowoc’s Crane Expo demonstration event held at the Shady Grove, Pa., facility marked bility. As an additional feature, the sus- the U.S. debut of the Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane. 21
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Sany to Display New Self-Assembling 300-Metric-Ton Lattice-Boom Crawler
Sany America will display its SCC8300 self-assembling lattice-boom crawler crane at ConExpo-Con/AGG in March
Sany America will display its 330 ton (300 t) capacity SCC8300 selfassembling lattice-boom crawler crane in booth number 600 in the Silver Lot at the Conexpo-Con/Agg show from March 22 to 26, 2011 in Las Vegas. The SCC8300 debuted at Bauma China with excellent feedback from all who saw it and it is the first model in Sany’s new line of self-assembling, high-quality crawler cranes designed to meet the performance, reliability and transportability needs of global customers, with particular focus on the North American market. The new family of cranes will all be tested to ANSI B30.5 standards, with independent third-party verification.
The SCC8300’s key features include: a Cummins QSM11 Tier-III engine that delivers 400 hp. (298 kW) at 1,800 rpm, full open-loop hydraulic power transmission with electrical controls, high-visibility operator’s cab with ergonomic control layout. Sany’s new line of lattice-boom crawler cranes is being developed under the direction of veteran crane designer John Lanning. The SCC8300 on display at ConExpo will feature two full-power load-hoist drums mounted in the butt of its 203-ft. (62-m) heavy-lift boom. It also will feature 59 ft. (18 m) of fixed jib, and Sany’s LMI system. CQ 22
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SC Rigging Association Offers Mobile App for Crane Hand Signals The Specialized Carriers Rigging Association (SC) now offers a free mobile app for instantly accessing all necessary crane hand signals. The new app is available in the iTunes App Store and Blackberry App World. Every signal included is compliant with the new OSHA Cranes and Derricks Standard, Appendix A to Subpart CC of Part 1926-Standard Hand Signals. Each signal is shown graphically so that operators can quickly and easily reference the appropriate signal for each command. All signals are available in English and Spanish. This new app is intended for use before entering the workplace. SC does not encourage the use of smartphones on job sites.
The SC is an international trade association of more than 1,300 members from 43 nations. Members are involved in specialized transportation, machinery moving and erecting, industrial maintenance, millwrighting and crane and rigging operations, manufacturing and rental. SC helps members run more efficient and safer businesses by monitoring and affecting pending legislation and regulatory policies at the state and national levels; researching and reporting on safety concerns and best business practices; and providing four yearly forums where these and other relevant member issues can be advanced. CQ
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2003 National 14127, 33 Ton, 127’ Boom, A/C, Internal ATB, Drum Rotating Indicator, Sterling LT9513, 370HP, Pusher Axle, Eaton Fuller Trans, Engine Brake, stk6211 .........................$175,000
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1993 Link-Belt HSP8018C, 18 Ton, 70’ Boom, ATB, Swivel Ball, Cummins 4BT 3.9 Liter, Rated Capacity Limiter, stk6190 ..................................................$59,500
2007 National 13110H, 110’ Boom, 44’ Jib, 22’ SD Flatbed, Ctwt, SFO, Sterling LT9513, Air Shift PTO, 22’ Torsion Box, Rear Removable Boom Rack, stk4287 .... ................................................$209,500
2008 Terex RT230-1, 26-43’ Offset Jib, 7T Overhaul Ball, 30T 4-Shv Hkblk, Subheater Assy Kit, 5/8 x 450 Cable Assy, stk4581 ................................$POR
1988 JLG 1250, 12.5 Ton, 66'+25', A2B, Steel Bed, Single Stage Jib, Tool Boxes, Cummins 240HP, TM 8LL Trans, stk5161 ..................................................$23,900
2008 Link-Belt RTC8065II, 8.5T Swvl Hkball, Aux Lifting Sheave, Diesel Heat & A/C Upper, RCL Light Bar, Winch Roller2 Drum, Rear Steer Indicator, Pump Disconnect, 2 Winches w/2-Spd, 35-58’ Offset Fly, 40T 4-Shv Q/R Hkblk, stk4747 ................................................$389,500
2008 Link-Belt RTC8050II, 40T 4-Shv Q/R Hkblk, Aux Lift Sheave, 8.5T Swvl Hkball, 28.5-51’ Offset Fly, 2 Winches w/2-Spd, stk4822 ....................$299,900
2009 National 18142, 40 Ton, 2009 Western Star 4900FA, Calibrated for Optional 26’ Jib, Tail Swing Ctwt, 176’ Maximum Vertical Reach, Deluxe Cab, Eaton Fuller RTC-16908LL, stk5243 ........ ......................................................$POR
2007 Tadano TM1052, Non-CDL Chassis, 52’ Boom, Radio Remote, New 2004 Sterling Acterra, 3-Pos O/R Charts, 60’ Tip Height, Continuous Rotation, Out & Down O/R, Stk4249................$79,900
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