Tag Archives: clark rigging

On the Job – Random Cranes

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Eric

I have a tough time photographing cranes usually because they are so large they are hard to frame correctly. Toss in a restricted job site and the task becomes even more difficult. Try, try, try again has to be the … Continue reading →

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Tower Cranes Over Buffalo

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Eric

Cranes have been spotted over Buffalo folks. Perhaps there is some economic hope after all. Dan has yet another great photo series of one such monster being erected at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. I can speak from experience that … Continue reading →

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Removing a Bolier

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Eric

Have you ever replaced a hot water heater and struggled to get the old unit out of the basement? No matter the size you probably didn’t need two cranes, a flatbed and a crew of riggers to remove it from … Continue reading →

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I-690 West Bridge Replacement

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Eric

Ahh, Downtown Syracuse. Where would this site be without you? Yesterday I had the chance to view the replacement of the Interstate 690 West bridge decks as they cross over North Salina Street. Last week the old decking was removed … Continue reading →

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Lowboys and Drop Decks

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Eric

Nothing too outrageous today. Just a collection of trucks attached to lowboy and drop deck trailers. The Kenworth below belongs to Clark Rigging. As you can see it has a variety weights and pulleys for a crane (not shown) that … Continue reading →

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A Second Chance?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Eric

This past summer National Grid replaced a series of underground electrical vaults across the street from my office. After the electrical equipment was removed contractors spent a week chiseling the old vault away with a backhoe mounted jackhammer so new … Continue reading →

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