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10 advantages to using a crane for construction

What are 10 Advantages of Using a Crane for Construction Projects? When it comes to construction, efficiency, safety, and precision can make or break a project. That’s why cranes are such a vital part of the modern building process. Whether you’re erecting a high-rise, installing steel beams, or placing heavy equipment, cranes provide the lifting…

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What’s the Main Advantage of Using a Crane? Speed. Power. Safety. On a job site, time is money. The main reason to use a crane is simple – it gets heavy lifting done faster, safer, and with a lot fewer headaches. Why Cranes Win on the Job Site 1. Heavy Lifts in One Move No…

Summer Cranes and Construction

Do You Do Summer Crane Rentals: What You Need to Know 🌞 Summer is crane season—and at Thornton’s Crane Service, we’re ready. But when Texas temperatures soar and construction projects ramp up, common questions tend to pop up. Let’s dive in and help contractors, project managers, and DIYers feel confident about crane rentals this summer….

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If there’s one thing we’ve learned in over 30 years of crane work across Texas, it’s this: no two jobs are exactly the same. That’s why at Thornton’s Crane Service, we don’t just show up with a crane – we show up with a plan, a crew that knows what they’re doing, and a whole…

Cement drain lift - Winters Freeway Abilene TX

Infrastructure projects are the backbone of a functioning society, ensuring roads, highways, and drainage systems are safe and efficient. One critical component of these projects involves the installation of cement drainage systems, which require expert crane services to lift and place large, heavy components with precision. The Importance of Proper Drainage in Highway Projects Highway…

Crane Operator Abilene Texas

Our crane operators here at Thornton’s Crane Service play a crucial role on all of our job sites, working closely with project or site managers, but they carry the significant responsibility of operating and maintaining their machine safely. Here are some of the key tasks a crane operator typically handles: Safety Safety is the most…

Rooftop HVAC Installation

As summer heats up, so does the demand for efficient and reliable crane services. At Thorntons’s Crane Service, we’re geared up and ready for a busy season, providing essential lifts for road construction, HVAC installations, and demolition projects. We work with major contractors, small contractors and private property owners working on construction projects at big…

McMurry University Press Box Lift

In the world of commercial construction here in the Abilene area, efficiency and safety are paramount and one of the key tools that have transformed construction practices these days is the mobile crane. Offering flexibility, mobility, and a range of lifting capabilities, mobile cranes have become indispensable on commercial construction sites. Let’s explore how these…

In this day and age, cranes are a crucial element in construction projects here in the Abilene area, contributing to efficiency, productivity, safety, and adaptability. These massive machines are designed to handle heavy loads and reach heights or areas that would otherwise be inaccessible. Let’s look at the benefits of using cranes in building projects…

Abilene HVAC Lift

Construction is as much an art as it is a science, manifesting grand designs into tangible structures. At the heart of this monumental craft lies the precision and execution of lifting services, where crane operations emerge as a pivotal cog in the construction engine. For HVAC projects, in particular, the successful handling and installation of…

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