Load Testing an Overhead Crane

Load Testing an Overhead Crane

When an overhead crane is installed it must pass a load test. The crane must support 100-125% of its working load limit for 5 minutes with no change in elevation. The load is then moved and a four corners test is performed to apply loading to the structure. At this...
Core Values

Core Values

Our Core Values set the standard for our team and are a manner of practice every day. Over the next several posts we will share our Core Values and what they mean to our organization. PROFESSIONAL. We take pride in our legacy of over 50 years, always adhering to the...
Recently Completed – Ascendum Machinery

Recently Completed – Ascendum Machinery

We recently completed the construction of a new dealership and service center for heavy equipment dealer Ascendum Machinery. This new 29,500 sq. ft. building with 6,786 sq. ft. office and parts storage mezzanine was designed by Phillips Architecture and is located on...
Groundbreaking News

Groundbreaking News

Groundbreaking News! We’re thrilled to share that construction has commenced for the re-development of an industrial site in north Charlotte. This first phase includes site development, site improvements, and the construction of two (2) 20,000 sq. ft. spec...
From the Archives

From the Archives

In 1977 we worked with Don Childress to design and build “Arrowood I”, an 84,000 SF warehouse at the corner of Nevada Boulevard & Wilmar Boulevard. This was the first spec building that Trammell Crow built under Childress’s management in Charlotte and was the...