LGH Blog
Welcome to the LGH Blog—a comprehensive resource for all things rigging, lifting, and beyond. Here, you can access our entire library of expert content, from practical insights to detailed product features, to help you tackle every challenge with confidence and safety. Dive into one of our four blog categories for focused content:
Product Spotlight, Rigging Tips and Techniques, Project Solutions, and Miscellaneous.
Whether you’re looking for specific equipment information, expert techniques, or inspiration for your next project, our blog is designed to keep you informed and equipped for success. Start exploring below!
Protected: Below-the-Hook Equipment for Cranes: A Beginner’s Guide
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6 Key Factors for Choosing a Rigging and Lifting Equipment Rental Supplier
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 […]
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The Hidden Costs of Funding Freezes & How Flexible Lift Solutions Help
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 […]
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Rigging Lift Plans: How Lift Planning Improves Safety and Equipment Selection
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 […]
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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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The Importance of Pre-Lift Planning
The Hidden Details That Make or Break a Crane Lift A crane lift may not take long onsite, but the planning behind it can take weeks. Every successful pick depends on the decisions made long before the crane ever arrives on site. When the details are overlooked, delays pile up, risks increase, and crews are […]
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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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No Room to Spare: Rigging Solutions for Data Center Construction
Overcoming Tight Clearances With The Right Lifting Equipment As the demand for data storage grows, data center construction continues to boom across the U.S. These facilities are critical to powering everything from cloud computing to AI, and contractors are tasked with building them at an unprecedented pace. But one of the biggest challenges in […]
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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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Lift Smart, Lift Safe: The Essential Guide to Polyester Round Sling Inspections
How a Simple Daily Check Can Prevent Costly Mistakes and Keep Your Job Site Secure Polyester Round Slings are among the most commonly used rigging tools on any job site. Their high strength and versatility make them indispensable for nearly any lifting operation. However, ensuring their safety and longevity requires proper inspection before each use […]
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