The machine
Heavier loads and longer reach need a bigger crane, and bigger cranes cost more to run and move. Accurate weights and distances help us avoid over-sizing the machine.
Time on site
Setup, the lift itself and packing up all count. A clear path, the load ready to go and someone on site who can make decisions keep the time down.
Travel
Distance to the site matters, and some jobs involve ferries or long highway runs. Outside the Lower Mainland we match lifts with a vetted operator working nearer the site where we can.
Crew
Some lifts need certified riggers or a signal person under WorkSafeBC rules — for example when the operator can't see the set point.
Permits and traffic control
If the crane has to use a street, sidewalk or parking lane, the city may require a permit, and some sites need traffic control.
How to keep it down
- Send accurate weights, distances and photos up front
- Group several lifts into one visit
- Have the load prepared and the path cleared before the crane arrives
- Give as much notice as you can — 24–48 hours is ideal for planned lifts