We’re excited to share an inside look at one of Houston’s biggest crane & rigging projects. The Phoenix Tower project was an outstanding achievement for Consolidated Crane & Rigging. Our innovative approach, experience and expertise made them the perfect candidate for the job. Watch this mini-documentary from start to finish.
660-Ton Crawler Crane
This chiller change-out project posed a unique set of challenges from a variety of factors, which contributed to the complexity of the job:
- Building height of over 430′
- Restricted size of the job site
- Unlevel ground conditions
- Limited window to mobilize the crane
Upon arrival, we determined that the lifts we not possible with a hydraulic truck crane. Based on our experience, Consolidated Crane brought in a 660-ton crawler crane with 590′ of boom and jib.
With only a 2-day window prior to crane arrival, Consolidated Crane brought in over 200 tons of crushed concrete and more than 100 timber mats to build a level pad for the massive crane. This unique crane configuration consisted of 55 truck loads and required over 1 million pounds of counterweight just to raise the boom off the ground.
Delivering everything into the heart of Houston with a tight timetable was no small feat. Three assist cranes were positioned around the site to ensure seamless unloading and assembly of the crane.