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The Expanding Role of Lift Planning for Heavy Lifting Industry Across heavy industrial markets, lift planning is no longer a back-end exercise – it’s a genuine front-line requirement. Facilities are tightening critical lift procedures, modules are growing heavier, and jobsite margins leave little room for error. At the same time, experienced field labor continues to […]

Construction and Infrastructure Lifting Solutions for Funding Freezes Amidst funding freezes, LGH is your trusted partner to find lift solutions for any unforeseen changes.   Imagine this: your lift plan got the green light, lifting and rigging equipment is mobilized, the crew is hard at work—then funding freezes. You may not have to stretch your […]

What Is a Rigging Lift Plan? A Practical Guide to Safer, More Predictable Lifts Every successful heavy lift begins long before the crane arrives on site. A properly developed rigging lift plan helps contractors, rigging teams, and project managers understand exactly how a load will be lifted, rigged, and positioned before work begins. This reduces […]

Essential Rigging Equipment for Elevator Projects with Limited Access In elevator and escalator work, the toughest part often isn’t the installation, it’s getting the equipment into position. Machine rooms buried inside buildings, narrow hallways, tight shafts, low headroom, and restricted access routes make rigging one of the most challenging aspects of any modernization or replacement […]

The Proven Equipment Crane Crews Rely on for Safe, Efficient Lifts   Crane companies handle some of the most demanding and mission-critical lifts in construction and industrial environments. Whether placing multi-ton machinery inside a facility with tight overhead clearance, or navigating congested jobsite conditions with millimeters to spare, crane operators and rigging crews are constantly […]

Proximity, Planning, Performance: Three P’s that Spell Success in the Rental Market The pressure to deliver projects on time and within budget has never been more acute across North America’s construction landscape. As timelines tighten, labor shortages deepen, and regulations grow more complex, contractors and project managers are rethinking every aspect of the build—including the […]

Hydra-Slide’s compact and hand-portable Low Profile Skidding Systems are a safe, simple, and reliable way to move heavy machinery in challenging circumstances.

Tag line usage is an important method to prevent line-of-fire injuries during overhead lifts. They can help you avoid having to put your hands directly on a load. A planned tag line procedure helps the lift go smoothly – especially with large, complex loads.

The Rol-a-Lift is a dolly system that provides a practical solution for moving bulky and hard-to-handle loads.

Building Stronger Bridges: The Top Five Pieces of Equipment for Bridge Work As spring approaches, the short break from road work is officially over. The weather getting colder brings the need for road repair and, more specifically, repair to bridges that have taken a beating over the potentially harsh winter weather. In honor of that, […]