CITY CRANES Ӏ SECTOR REPORT
at a premium and stringent
regulations regarding emissions and noise are enforced. These innovative new
machines embody the marriage of compact design with eco- friendly electric power, offering unprecedented versatility and efficiency. As the industry increasingly embraces
sustainability as a core value, the city crane paves the way for cleaner and quieter operations in city centres while their flexibility, particularly with the development of battery packs, ensures adaptability to diverse job sites, from construction projects next to schools and hospitals to indoor installations, thus addressing the
Ainscough Crane Hire’s new LTC 1050-3.1E crane, the first of its type in the country, has undertaken its first lifts since being added to the company’s fleet.
Ainscough was appointed by UK infrastructure services,
construction and property development company Kier to deliver lifts as part of its £28m redevelopment of The Crescent Centre, an office building at Temple Quay in Bristol. Designed by architect Buckley Gray Yeoman, Kier’s work will double the total floor space from less than 50,000 sq. ft to 101,000 sq. ft, with floor plates of up to 18,000 sq. ft. The redevelopment includes a new two-storey façade with amenity space on the ground floor. There will be a one-storey rooftop extension and the addition of three private roof terraces. Ainscough was appointed to lift ribbon extension cable, green roof equipment to
multifaceted needs of both city authorities and crane operators. With ongoing advancements
and increasing demand, the future of city cranes appears promising, poised to revolutionise urban construction practices while minimising environmental impact and maximising productivity.
EXPLORING ALTERNATIVES: FIRST JOB FOR AINSCOUGH'S LTC 1050-3.1E
the building’s roof, as well as insulation and air duct sections. The LTC 1050-3.1E crane was chosen for the job due to the
restricted space on offer in the city centre location. Low noise and emissions were also key factors, allowing the crane to work where a conventional crane could not. Chris Willis, manager of Ainscough’s Bristol depot said: “All of the capabilities that make the LTC 1050-3.1E stand out – its flexibility and its environmental credentials – were on show over the course of this two-day operation.” Jason Taylor, regional director at Kier Construction Western
and Wales, said: “Having this hybrid crane working on our site provides a valuable opportunity to explore alternatives to fully diesel- powered options.”
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