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AZ66GMC · 11-18-2011, 12:20 PM

I got a few more pics this morning. They are setting up for the first lift and are planning to do the test lift sometime today. I'm leaving at noon today, so my luck, they will do it at 12:05pm...

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AZ66GMC · 11-18-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TennesseeZ

Thanks for posting. BTW, whos the general on your project, and who's got the pipe? I'm sure there are several. I need a job!

There are actully (4) mechanical contractors on site. The GC is Hoffman Construction. The mechanical contractors are Harder Mech., UMEC (University Mechanial Engineering Contractors), JB Henderson and Kinetics. All are Local 469.

I hear that they are expecting another 2k craft workers around Feb 2012.

There are other projects going on at this site as well.

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TennesseeZ · 11-18-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ66GMC

All are Local 469.

I hear that they are expecting another 2k craft workers around Feb 2012.

There are other projects going on at this site as well.

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That's probably why I wasn't aware of it. I've never had any luck with the unions. Thanks for the info tho. Thanks for the new pics, that stuff's impressive, ain't it?

AZ66GMC · 11-18-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TennesseeZ

That's probably why I wasn't aware of it. I've never had any luck with the unions. Thanks for the info tho. Thanks for the new pics, that stuff's impressive, ain't it?

I forgot that there is a new company on site from New Mexico that is not Union. Brycon Construction. They have a Mechanical, Electrical and Architectural division. You might check them out on the web
http://www.brycon.com/site/

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PanelDeland · 11-18-2011, 01:55 PM

In my opinion the crane op deserves anything he can get.That includes the A/C,med benefits,A good marriage,well behaved kids,loving parents,a lack of political veiws,and anything else that will relieve his stress.I've also done some lifting with much smaller machines and it can be stressful.

I'll bet there are only a few qualified/licenced to operate that bad boy.There's also probably a video system in place to watch every manuever and signal,the op and any flaggers.Liability would be a B!+C#!!!!

TennesseeZ · 11-18-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ66GMC

I forgot that there is a new company on site from New Mexico that is not Union. Brycon Construction. They have a Mechanical, Electrical and Architectural division. You might check them out on the web
http://www.brycon.com/site/

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Thanks Tony, I put that in my "Jobs" folder, but I got a call after I posted the first one, seems I may be going to Atlanta next week.

oldblue1968chevy · 11-18-2011, 06:32 PM

looks like a big erector set lol

HeavyD · 11-18-2011, 07:00 PM

Awesoem pics! Our crane guys at my potash minje site make about $50/hr..but like others said, if he/she screws up,the crap really hits the fan.

boatpuller · 11-18-2011, 08:06 PM

intel must be doin good.they have 6 to 8 cranes above a huge new facility their building close to me in hillsboro oregon.in fact i remember hearing they boasted the worlds largest crane.maybe they moved it down to phoenix.

pritch · 11-18-2011, 10:57 PM

Man, that is a big crane, no doubt! Our biggest crane probably couldn't lift that thing's track. It's only a 140 ton P&H

I run big commercial jobs-nothing in that league-but any time cranes are working, my stress level is off the chart. I'm glad when they are done and gone.

AZ66GMC · 11-19-2011, 12:05 AM

Tennesseez - glad that you may have work. Atlanta is much closure to you than AZ

Oldblue - very big erector set

HeavyD - thanks! I'm sure the guys run'n this thing make big bucks as they should. A lot of liability on them shoulders...

Boatpuller - they still have that crane up there (Big Blue). It is a little taller than this one but does not have as much capacity. Big Blue was in AZ back in 2001 when they built Fab 22 if I remember correctly. That thing is huge too!

Pritch - Everyone is anxious to see this this in action. I'm sure there will be a few stress balls wore out by the end of this project

PanelDeland - I think this one has cameras on it. I overheard someone talking about that. We are supposed to see some closeup pictures from the construction group. I'm hoping they have a few of the cabin

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powerdriver 1958 · 11-26-2011, 04:50 PM

Any updates about this rig ?

mbgmike · 11-26-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

intel must be doin good.they have 6 to 8 cranes above a huge new facility their building close to me in hillsboro oregon.in fact i remember hearing they boasted the worlds largest crane.maybe they moved it down to phoenix.

different crane. that one was a lampson crane. worlds largest can mean many things. Big MoMo i think is still the largest in its catagory.

Dunenutt · 01-06-2012, 12:58 PM

Bringing it back to the top, a little different perspective...

11-18-2011, 12:20 PM	#26
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	Re: Worlds largest crane in my backyard I got a few more pics this morning. They are setting up for the first lift and are planning to do the test lift sometime today. I'm leaving at noon today, so my luck, they will do it at 12:05pm... . __________________ Tony 66 GMC LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399283

11-18-2011, 01:55 PM	#30
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Worlds largest crane in my backyard In my opinion the crane op deserves anything he can get.That includes the A/C,med benefits,A good marriage,well behaved kids,loving parents,a lack of political veiws,and anything else that will relieve his stress.I've also done some lifting with much smaller machines and it can be stressful. I'll bet there are only a few qualified/licenced to operate that bad boy.There's also probably a video system in place to watch every manuever and signal,the op and any flaggers.Liability would be a B!+C#!!!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-18-2011, 06:32 PM	#32
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11-18-2011, 07:00 PM	#33
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Worlds largest crane in my backyard Awesoem pics! Our crane guys at my potash minje site make about $50/hr..but like others said, if he/she screws up,the crap really hits the fan. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

11-18-2011, 08:06 PM	#34
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Worlds largest crane in my backyard intel must be doin good.they have 6 to 8 cranes above a huge new facility their building close to me in hillsboro oregon.in fact i remember hearing they boasted the worlds largest crane.maybe they moved it down to phoenix. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

11-18-2011, 10:57 PM	#35
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Worlds largest crane in my backyard Man, that is a big crane, no doubt! Our biggest crane probably couldn't lift that thing's track. It's only a 140 ton P&H I run big commercial jobs-nothing in that league-but any time cranes are working, my stress level is off the chart. I'm glad when they are done and gone. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

11-19-2011, 12:05 AM	#36
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	Re: Worlds largest crane in my backyard Tennesseez - glad that you may have work. Atlanta is much closure to you than AZ Oldblue - very big erector set HeavyD - thanks! I'm sure the guys run'n this thing make big bucks as they should. A lot of liability on them shoulders... Boatpuller - they still have that crane up there (Big Blue). It is a little taller than this one but does not have as much capacity. Big Blue was in AZ back in 2001 when they built Fab 22 if I remember correctly. That thing is huge too! Pritch - Everyone is anxious to see this this in action. I'm sure there will be a few stress balls wore out by the end of this project PanelDeland - I think this one has cameras on it. I overheard someone talking about that. We are supposed to see some closeup pictures from the construction group. I'm hoping they have a few of the cabin . Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tony 66 GMC LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399283

11-26-2011, 04:50 PM	#37
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: Worlds largest crane in my backyard Any updates about this rig ?

01-06-2012, 12:58 PM	#39
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: Worlds largest crane in my backyard Bringing it back to the top, a little different perspective... Attached Images __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

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