News & Updates - Falcon Cranes

Zoning Systems: Controlling the Risks of Operating Tower Cranes Near Powerlines

by TOP-568 | Feb 10, 2020 | Blog, Safety

In this post we will outline the main risks when operating a tower crane near overhead power lines, and how we mitigate or eliminate these risks at Falcon Cranes. What are the risks? Contact with overhead electric lines can be fatal regardless of how high the line...

Are Tower Cranes Supposed To Spin Freely In The Wind?

by TOP-568 | Dec 18, 2019 | Blog, Safety

High winds pose a risk to tower cranes when they are not in operation. If a tower crane is left with its slew brake engaged or with the jib parked at too small a radius, it could potentially result in very high loadings being placed on the crane causing a collapse of...

Hutchinson Builders: 77 Jefferson Lane – Tower Crane Erection

by TOP-568 | Oct 30, 2019 | Blog, Latest Projects

Falcon Cranes & Hutchinson Builders are Building A Brand New Luxury Apartment at Palm Beach Falcon Cranes are proud to announce that last week we installed our brand new BQ GHD4510-6 Tower Crane onsite at 77 Jefferson Lane, Palm Beach. About the Apartments...

Alder: Arcadia College – Tower Crane Installation

by TOP-568 | Sep 27, 2019 | Blog, Latest Projects

Falcon Cranes & Alder Constructions are Building A New School It has been a busy week here at Falcon Cranes; this week we installed our Potain MC85 Tower Crane onsite at Robina. We will be assisting our good friends Alder Constructions with the development of a...

New Fleet Addition: BQ Electric Luffing Crane

by TOP-568 | Sep 13, 2019 | Blog

Falcon Cranes will soon add to its ever-growing fleet with the first BQ GHD4510-6 electric luffing crane being delivered this month. With neighboring property oversail a prominent issue now for construction in built up areas, this crane aims to deliver a...