Even though overhead crane and hoists are used for lifting heavy weights on construction sites, they both are pretty different from each other. People confuse these two in the area because of their similar functions, yet the distinct differences between their designs and processes cannot be denied.
It would help if you kept in mind that […]
We are pleased to announce that this morning we received our SWaM Certification from the Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise (DMBE). SWaM Certification allows us to compete with larger companies when bidding on VDOT jobs and other Virginia government contracts. For more information about SWaM and the DMBE, visit their web site at http://www.dmbe.virginia.gov/aboutus.html. […]
Hoisting a man cage to work on a cell tower in Haymarket, VA on May 1st using a 70-ton Grove.
Lifting a Jet Bridge at Dulles Airport
On Wednesday May 7th, a crew traveled to Dulles Airport for the removal of a 58,000 lb. passenger jet bridge. Using a 110-ton Grove TMS9000E, the 60-foot long bridge was easily removed from the terminal and placed on our Trail King double drop deck stretch trailer.
The rain held […]
Long time, no post. This picture was taken at our annual company picnic in 2009. Since that time, we have lost many of those who were and still are near and dear to us. Paul Devine was the first to leave us after we saw him at our 2011 picnic. Barnes passed away in December […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our long-time boss, coworker, family member and friend, Howard Barnes FitzGerald. Barnes, as he was known to friends, family and coworkers, was one of the three founding FitzGerald brothers who made their start as steel workers with Arlington Iron Works. In 1957, he headed […]
On Friday November 9, our 110-ton crane was sent to a cell tower site in Stafford, VA. This tower was deemed to be 4 feet too tall by the Federal Aviation Administration because of it’s proximity to the nearby Stafford Regional Airport. As a result, the tower owner decided to cut the tower and reduce […]
On Saturday November 8, we helped one of our customers, Colonial Webb, to stage their air conditioning units for a helicopter lift. When a lift is too large to complete with a mobile crane, a helicopter crane may be your best option. One example of this type of lift involves replacing an air conditioning unit […]
Rent-A-Crane, Inc. will be closed Monday afternoon at 3:00 pm due to Hurricane Sandy, and we will not reopen until Wednesday morning at 5:00 am. Please call Wednesday to schedule any lifting needs. The NCCCO Rigger I and Signal Person exams that were scheduled for October 30th have been rescheduled for Wednesday November 7th.
