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and the location of two towers close to the SBB railway,” says Florian Lamy-Rousseau, project manager at Implenia. Stirnimann’s solution included
one Potain MDT 308 and three MDT 389 top-slewing tower cranes equipped with cameras, the Potain Top Tracing 3 interference system, the new Potain Connect telematics system, and aviation lighting. The Potain MDT 389 has a
maximum load capacity of 16 t and 3.3 t at the end of the 75 m jib. However, it will primarily handle loads of 11 t at 30 m and 6 t at 55 m. The cranes will operate daily from 7 am to 6 pm, and the project is estimated to last between 24 and 30 months.
TRANSPORT PLATFORMS Not every task on every office project needs quite as much lifting power as this. For many tasks, on many sites, a material hoist or personnel lift is ideal. Geda’s range of transport platforms are designed to move both people and materials. In Malta, Y&P Cranes is using a Geda 1200Z/ZP transport platform to lift both safely, on a new high rise office building. The Geda 1200 Z/ZP, in its C configuration, has a capacity of 1500kg. It offers 1.4m x 3.2m of space, with a 2.9m doorway, simplifying loading pallets of materials. For this job, the transport platform needed to serve 17 floors and reach a conveyor height of 85m: well under its 130m maximum. Geda’s transport systems
feature two separate control systems: this allows it to be used for materials alone, at 24m/s; when it is being used to carry personnel, it can work at 12m/s. Geda’s systems are supported
by a range of digital applications via its new Geda Central platform. This includes an installation designer, which customers like
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Y&P Cranes is using a Geda 1200Z/ZP transport platform to lift people and materials on a new high rise office in Malta
Y&P Cranes can use to calculate anchoring and ground forces. For more complex, BIM-based planning, Geda offers models of its equipment in a range of file formats, suitable for use in building models or to simulate construction processes. So we see the commercial
construction sector has proven to be resilient despite initial concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the ways of working and shopping have changed, the sector has adapted to the new realities. City centres may have experienced some challenges but commerce has seen a boost in the suburbs and in brownfield sites. The construction industry has embraced speed as a key factor, with techniques like tilt-up, steel erection, and prefabrication enabling
faster construction timelines. Crane manufacturers have introduced innovative solutions that prioritise efficiency and quick assembly, while the demand for smaller offices and mixed-use projects closer to leisure and shopping facilities has emerged as a trend. Additionally, the need for fast- paced construction techniques is evident in sectors such as healthcare and education. Despite the rise of online shopping, physical stores can still attract customers by offering unique experiences and opportunities for leisure. The future of commercial construction lies in creating vibrant city centres that combine work, play, and relaxation. The lifting industry's ability to adapt and embrace change ensures its continued success in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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