The Most Common Types of Mobile Cranes
Though you may be more familiar with large tower cranes that loom above a high-rise downtown construction site, there is a much wider range of cranes that are available on the market for construction, trade, and industrial uses. Today, we’ll be covering mobile cranes. Mobile cranes, which are usually able to move freely around construction […]
Superior Rigging & Erecting Co. Employees Receive International Crane Operator Safety Award
Atlanta, GA & Orlando, FL – Superior Rigging & Erecting Co. employees Darrell Clayborne and Kody Coomer have received the 2023 Crane Operator Safety Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, an international organization comprised of more than 1,350 members from 46 nations. The SC&RA Crane Operator Safety Award is presented to certified crane […]
Superior Adds Tadano ATF 100 4.1 to Crane Rental Fleet
Superior Rigging & Erecting Co. has recently announced the arrival of their newest crane, a 2020 Tadano ATF 100 4.1. The crane arrived at Superior’s Atlanta yard early May. This addition to the company’s already expansive fleet of cranes is a significant investment in their rigging and lifting capabilities, and it’s a testament to their […]
What is a Boom Truck?
On the construction site, having one piece of heavy equipment that can handle multiple jobs effectively can be a real benefit, and a boom truck fits this need in many situations, covering different types of cranes, transports, and personnel work platforms. The boom truck covers several different needs on the job site, such as a […]
The Basic Parts of a Crane
Whether you’re an experienced professional or a newbie to the construction site, it’s easy to forget the names of the different crane components that make up this heavy equipment. From crawler cranes and mobile cranes to a specialty portal crane and the largest tower crane, there are several basic parts of a crane that each […]
Different Types of Construction Vehicles
When you’re working in construction, there’s a wide range of heavy equipment that you’ll find on the average construction site. From the average contractor’s construction truck to more specialized heavy construction equipment, these big machines handle the bulk of the work on a construction project from moving heavy materials across the job site or many […]
Superior Rigging & Erecting Co. appoints Chris Decker to Vice President of Crane & Rigging
Superior Rigging & Erecting Co. announced the hire of Chris Decker as Vice President of Crane and Rigging in April 2022. Decker joins Superior in the continuation of growing its crane and rigging department. In this new role, Decker is responsible for all oversight of the Crane and Rigging department and serves as a key […]
National Construction Safety Month
During the month of June, Superior Rigging & Erecting Co. celebrated National Construction Safety Month. A new topic was discussed each week, including heat-related illnesses, preventative measures and mental health in the construction industry. Start by clicking on the Week 1 video below to join Superior’s Corporate Safety Director, Martika Williams, on the journey through […]
Florida Can Manufacturing – Winter Haven, FL
PROJECT: Florida Can SIZE: 304,000 SF YEAR: February 2022 INDUSTRY: Manufacturing and Warehouse “In February 2022, Superior Rigging & Erecting Co. successfully completed the installation of the equipment line, conveyors and structural steel platform installation for Roeslein & Associates new 304,000 SF aluminum can manufacturing and warehouse facility situated in Winter Haven, Florida. The 70-acre complex, owned and operated by […]
Miami Marlins Stadium – Miami, FL
PROJECT: Miami Marlins Stadium SIZE: One million Square Feet YEAR: 2010-2011 INDUSTRY: Sports + Entertainment Marlins Park’s operable roof system features three-panels and is composed of 11,000 pieces of steel and 44 transporters, weighing approximately 8,000 tons. The left field operable wall is a unique feature, comprised of six hurricane-proof glass wall panels, towering at 60 feet tall by […]
