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A Meaningful Career

A few years ago, my dear uncle left his logging job in order to pursue a career with our county’s transportation department. Because of his experience operating heavy construction equipment, he was immediately hired with the road crew division of this department. One of his duties involves cutting the grass on the side of local highways. He enjoys going to work each day because he knows he is providing a valuable service to the residents of our county. Keeping the side of the highways clean and visible helps prevent unnecessary vehicle accidents. On this blog, you will discover how you can have a meaningful, successful career operating heavy construction equipment for your local transportation department.

So You Need to Rent a Crane? 4 of the Most Common Types to Choose From

25 April 2017

The Ancient Greeks are credited with designing the first crane suitable for use in construction. But, their cranes were operated using pure muscle, either human or animal. Nor were they easily relocated. Each time you wanted to move the crane it would be manually disassembled, carted away in pieces and then rebuilt. Today's cranes are power driven, usually using a combination of engine power, levers and hydraulics. These mobile construction helpers conveniently move from place to place under their own steam, by towing or on the back of an oversized flatbed. [Read More]

So You Need to Rent a Crane? 4 of the Most Common Types to Choose From