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How to Choose the Right Mobile Tower Crane for Your Project

By SamRourke | July 16, 2024

When embarking on a construction project, selecting the right mobile tower crane is crucial for ensuring efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. With various types of cranes available, it’s essential to understand which one suits your project needs best. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you choose the right mobile tower crane for your project. 1. Understand…

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Does your project need a crane?

By SamRourke | June 14, 2024

When planning a construction or industrial project, you may be considering hiring a crane.   Cranes are a great investment for projects that require lifting or moving heavy loads with precision and efficiency.   Let’s explore how to determine if you need a crane and which type of crane service would best suit your project.…

5 Important Safety Tips for Crane Operators

5 Important Safety Tips for Crane Operators

By SamRourke | March 26, 2024

Operating a crane is a highly skilled job that comes with its own set of risks and challenges. Crane operators play a key role in a range of different industries, from construction to manufacturing. But no matter the industry, prioritising safety is one thing they all have in common. By following essential safety tips, crane…

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Different Types of Cranes in Construction

By SamRourke | February 27, 2024

Building bridges, high-rises, roads, and other projects would be an impossible task without the use of construction cranes. These powerful machines lift heavy objects, transport materials on construction sites, and play a crucial role in constructing or dismantling large structures. Different types of cranes in construction cater to specific project needs, each designed for specific…

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What Are The Benefits Of Hiring A 100t Crane?

By SamRourke | January 30, 2024

Need to lift or move large, cumbersome loads from one area to the next? Then you’re in the right place. Here at BJW Cranes, we have an extensive fleet of modern cranes available to hire at our strategically located depots throughout the UK, including the fantastic 100t Grove GMK 4100-L. Read on to find out…

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5 Factors To Consider When Choosing A Crane Company in The New year

By SamRourke | December 22, 2023

New year, new project? From construction and manufacturing to shipbuilding and material loading, cranes are used in various sectors to lift and move large, cumbersome loads safely and efficiently. Crane hire can be a daunting concept, especially with so many options available. However, you want to be confident that you choose a company that has…

The cost of mobile crane hire

The Cost Of Mobile Crane Hire

By SamRourke | October 31, 2023

# So, you’re looking to hire a mobile crane? Unlike conventional tower cranes which are delivered to your site on a separate vehicle and set up in a fixed position, mobile cranes are wheel-based and can travel via road. Equipped with the latest technology, these types of cranes can carry out lifts safely and productively…

How To Choose The Perfect Heavy-Duty Crane

How To Choose The Perfect Heavy-Duty Crane

By SamRourke | August 31, 2023

Do you need to lift or move heavy goods? Heavy loads – weighing several hundreds or even thousands of tonnes – are hoisted all over the world, all of the time. But because every load is different, having the right type of crane and lifting equipment is vitally important. Luckily, we supply only the best…

How to use a crane safely

How To Use A Crane Safely

By SamRourke | May 19, 2023

So, you’re thinking about hiring a crane? Cranes are indispensable machines, used by many industries to lift and move heavy goods between varying heights. But, much like any other piece of industrial equipment, they can pose a risk to those on-site and nearby – especially if they’re poorly maintained or not operated correctly. That’s why,…