Power Moves in the Field

Author: Moe Taukiuvea

Power Moves in the Field

Out at a new substation connected to a nearby solar farm, we were brought in to install power pole sets ranging up to 170 feet tall. These poles play a critical role in directing power from the solar site to the grid. While the smaller poles were handled by the customer, the larger and more […]

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Slide, Set, Done

At the University of Utah Medical Center, our Jack and Slide crew was brought in to install eight 18,000-pound air handler units. Each unit was flown over the building and landed on a platform built outside an eighth-story window. From there, the crew skated the equipment through the opening and into the building, using come-alongs […]

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Moving 457,000 lbs of Radioactive Steel

At a radioactive facility, we handled the transport of two massive decommissioned steam generators from a nuclear power plant. Each one weighing as much as 457,000 pounds! Using two 300-ton crawlers, we lifted the units off railcars and moved them 75 feet away from the tracks. From there, we used a 10-line Goldhofer trailer to […]

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Lifting Sunken Treasure

Our team stepped in to assist with the recovery of a sunken houseboat at Wahweap Marina in Lake Powell. The job began with using a crane to build a barge system for the dive team to work from. The divers used airbags to lift the boat off the lakebed and secure it to the barge. […]

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3 States, Massive Blades: Delivered ✔

Our Special Projects Team transported massive wind turbine blades from Casper, Wyoming, to Lexington, Oregon. Using our three-axle Fayville trailers with Peterbilt tractors, we transported blades that stretched 205 feet from root to tip and weighed over 32,000 pounds each. We had three pilot vehicles: a lead pilot, a rear pilot, and a rear steersman […]

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Putting Down Roots: Arizona Grand Opening

We recently hosted a celebration at PopStroke to mark the grand opening of our Arizona yard. This new facility offers easy access to local crane services and secure storage solutions for our customers. Friends, clients, and partners joined us for an evening of great food and challenging mini-golf. It was the perfect way to celebrate this exciting […]

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A Home Run in the Making

We just completed a major milestone—the completion of the seating precast at the Salt Lake Bees new home at Downtown Daybreak Ballpark. It involved placing 86 pieces, including tub sections that weighed at least 32,000 pounds. We worked closely with Oakland Construction and SME Steel to erect all the concrete precast. One of the biggest […]

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Precision for Geneva Pipe and Pre Cast

Placing a 50’ rebar form machine vertically into a pit, inside a 56’ building, demands precise coordination and expertise. This intricate task involved two cranes working in unison to ensure the 60k piece was perfectly aligned while navigating the tight space above. The operation required meticulous planning and skillful maneuvering to secure the piece safely […]

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Major Expansion Completed in Record Time

We provided crane support for the delivery of 13 large pieces of equipment for an expansion project at a gas plant 20 miles northwest of Evanston, Wyoming. The project involved the transport and installation of four sulfur vessels, each as heavy as 40 pickup trucks. We carefully lifted each vessel, placed them on specialized Goldhofer […]

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Installing A Shark Tank

At the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, we relocated two large shark tanks, each weighing 20,000 pounds. We used a chain hoist to flip the tanks and then skated them through the aquarium to their new spots. We’re also getting ready to install a 1,400-pound glass enclosure for the otter exhibit. We’re excited to see these […]

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