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Rail Crane Services in British Columbia

Whether you are clearing up a railway accident, installing new equipment, constructing new structures, or transporting gear and materials, it can be useful to have a good resource for rail crane services in British Columbia. The railways of BC are incredibly important as an asset to transport goods throughout the province, so it is important…

Crane Safety Tips to Keep in Mind

Safety should always be the top concern of anyone operating a crane. Cranes are incredibly useful for all kinds of jobs, but they can also cause immense damage if not used properly. For this reason, the operators at Eagle West Crane & Rigging adhere to a strict commitment to safety that allows us to prioritize…

How Mobile Cranes Improve Construction Efficiency

Because of how often they are used in different areas of building projects, mobile cranes have become a symbol for the construction industry. Mobile cranes are used to move equipment and building materials both vertically and horizontally around jobsites as well as to deliver, load, and unload supplies. At Eagle West Crane & Rigging, we…

Safe Hoisting and Rigging Procedures

If you work in any industry that requires heavy materials to be lifted by crane or any other method, it is important to know all of the current safe hoisting and rigging procedures. At Eagle West Crane & Rigging, our commitment to safety ensures that the safety of our crews, jobsites, and those we serve…

Precast Concrete for Bridges

Precast concrete can be used for a massive variety of projects in construction, landscaping, road work, and many other industries. If you need precast concrete for bridges, it is important to have a reliable company lined up to deliver and place your bridge’s components safely and properly. At Eagle West Crane and Rigging, we provide…

How to Install Precast Concrete Blocks

Precast concrete products provide an incredibly efficient, affordable, and reliable way of building various barriers and structures. At Eagle West Crane and Rigging, we provide many different types of precast concrete blocks with various installation methods. Although we offer delivery and placement services for precast concrete products, it can still be useful to know how…

Mobile Crane Parts and Functions

If you are going to be using a mobile crane on your next job, it is useful to be aware of all of the different mobile crane parts and functions so that you can know how to make the most use of your equipment. At Eagle West Crane and Rigging, we provide crane rentals to…

Precast Concrete Advantages and Disadvantages

With any method of construction, there are benefits and difficulties that can make the building process easier or more complicated. Precast concrete is no different and, at Eagle West Crane and Rigging, we are fully aware of the advantages and disadvantages of precast concrete. Whether you are building a small retaining wall, a highway barrier,…

Do Crane Operators Need to be Certified?

If you plan on renting a mobile crane for a project in BC, it is important to know when crane operators need to be certified and how to get the proper certifications. As a fully certified and safety-focused crane company, we, at Eagle West Crane and Rigging, know that BC crane operators must always have…

How to Calculate Crane Load Capacity

Every mobile crane has a specific load capacity that is determined by various factors and that capacity can change according to the angle and lift range of the hoisting operation. It is important to know how to calculate crane load capacity for any hoisting endeavour so that you can be sure that you are using…