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Category: Project Solutions

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The Gear That Keeps Elevator Projects Moving: Essential Rigging for Tight Spaces

Essential Rigging Equipment for Elevator Projects with Limited Access In elevator and escalator work, the toughest part often isn’t the installation, it’s getting the equipment into position. Machine rooms buried inside buildings, narrow hallways, tight shafts, low headroom, and restricted access routes make rigging one of the most challenging aspects of any modernization or replacement […]

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Smart Lifting Starts Here: Essential Rental Equipment for Crane Companies

The Proven Equipment Crane Crews Rely on for Safe, Efficient Lifts Crane companies handle some of the most demanding and mission-critical lifts in construction and industrial environments. Whether placing multi-ton machinery inside a facility with tight overhead clearance, or navigating congested jobsite conditions with millimeters to spare, crane operators and rigging crews are constantly expected […]

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Jobsite Efficiency: Why More Contractors Are Renting Rigging Equipment

Stay on schedule with the right gear, right when you need it. In today’s high-demand construction environment, especially in the data center sector, jobsite efficiency is more important than ever. These projects are complex, fast-moving, and highly technical, with no room for delays or guesswork. That’s why more contractors are turning to rigging equipment rentals […]

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Guidelines For How To Use Tag Lines

Tag line usage is an important method to prevent line-of-fire injuries during overhead lifts. They can help you avoid having to put your hands directly on a load. A planned tag line procedure helps the lift go smoothly – especially with large, complex loads.

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What is a Rol-a-Lift?

The Rol-a-Lift is a dolly system that provides a practical solution for moving bulky and hard-to-handle loads.

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Top Five Pieces of Equipment for Bridge Work

Building Stronger Bridges: The Equipment That Matters As Spring approaches, the short break from road work is officially over. The weather getting colder brings the need for road repair and, more specifically, repair to bridges that have taken a beating over the potentially harsh winter weather. In honor of that, we’re taking this blog to […]

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6 Things You Should Know Before Renting Crazy Skates

Before You Move: Critical Planning Tips for Rotating Machine Skates What comes to mind when we mention machine skates? If you’re thinking Hillman Rollers (also known as tanks or elephant feet), you’re not alone. These traditional machine skates remain a staple in certain industries where heavy loads simply need to be moved from point A […]

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How to Calculate Headroom for Lifting Operations: Indoor and Crane Lifts Explained

How to Calculate Headroom for Lifting Operations: Indoor and Crane Lifts Explained     Headroom can make or break your lift—literally. Whether you’re working indoors with a gantry or executing a heavy lift using a crane and spreader beams, understanding how much vertical space your equipment will occupy is essential for planning and safety. In […]

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12 Reasons to Rent: #11 Increased Borrowing Capacity

Reason #11 to Rent: How LGH Boosts Your Borrowing Capacity Without Sacrificing Growth Preserve Capital. Expand Possibilities In today’s unpredictable economy, preserving your company’s capital is more important than ever. Tying up funds in equipment that may only be used once or twice limits your flexibility and strains your balance sheet. By renting instead of […]

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12 Reasons to Rent – #5 Access to the Best Manufactured Gear; Tested, Certified and Ready for Use

Reason #5 to Rent: LGH Certified Rental Gear That’s Ready to Perform — Every Time Access the Best. Avoid the Headaches. From day one, LGH built its business around one goal: delivering top-tier rental gear that’s safer, more reliable, and ready when you are. Instead of selling equipment, we focused on value—making sure every customer […]

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