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Learn How to Choose the Right Machinery Moving Skate For Your Project You may not be able to compete in the Winter Olympics with machinery moving skates, but they can help heavy equipment glide from one place to the next. Moving large machinery, fabricated structures, industrial components, and sensitive equipment through a facility isn’t always […]

Behind the Scenes: Renting Rigging Equipment From LGH Renting equipment may seem straightforward, but behind every rental is a coordinated effort involving multiple teams across LGH. With more than 100,000 pieces of equipment in our fleet and 24 rental centers across North America, a streamlined equipment rental process is essential to getting the right equipment […]

Rigging Equipment for Fragile Lifts At LGH, we’re known for our heavy-duty lift solutions. Generators, turbines, bridges, offshore components…we’re no strangers to hefty loads. But did you know we have a more delicate side too? Whether you need to install a sculpture at a museum, a delicate art display at an airport, or move a […]

What You Need to Know Before Using Telescopic Spreader Bars What if one below-the-hook device could handle several different lifts on the same jobsite? Among the most durable and flexible below-the-hook options is a telescopic spreader bar, also known as a telescopic spreader beam or adjustable spreader bar. With adjustable spans, modular designs, and convertible […]

Below-the-Hook Equipment for Cranes: What It Is and When to Use It Cranes have been around for a very long time, and below-the-hook solutions have evolved alongside them. With each generation, rigging and lifting solutions become more advanced. There seems to be no limit to what a crane can lift nowadays, especially with customizable below-the-hook […]

Guidelines for Choosing the Right Rigging and Lifting Rental Company Choosing the wrong rigging rental supplier can lead to costly delays, safety risks, and project setbacks. With many providers available, how do you know which one is right for your job? Lifting and rigging rental suppliers support a variety of industries with a full range […]

Construction and Infrastructure Lifting Solutions for Funding Freezes Amidst funding freezes, LGH is your trusted partner to find lift solutions for any unforeseen changes.   Imagine this: your lift plan got the green light, lifting and rigging equipment is mobilized, the crew is hard at work—then funding freezes. You may not have to stretch your […]

What Is a Rigging Lift Plan? A Practical Guide to Safer, More Predictable Lifts Every successful heavy lift begins long before the crane arrives on site. A properly developed rigging lift plan helps contractors, rigging teams, and project managers understand exactly how a load will be lifted, rigged, and positioned before work begins. This reduces […]

Essential Rigging Equipment for Elevator Projects with Limited Access Elevator and escalator projects often involve more than removing and installing components. Before the work can begin, crews have to move heavy elevator equipment through narrow hallways, tight shafts, machine rooms, low-headroom areas, and restricted access routes where cranes, forklifts, and larger lifting systems may not […]

Pre-Lift Plan: What Should It Cover Before a Crane Lift?? A crane lift may only take a short time on site, but the planning behind it can take days or even weeks. Every successful pick depends on decisions made before the crane ever arrives. When important details are missed, delays increase, risks grow, and crews […]