The Oracle back in the water

Yesterday McLeod Cranes lifted Oracle back into the water and what a change from when we lifted it out. This is going to be one awesome vessel to fish from when they finish those final touches. The Oracle team and Hutcheson Boats have done a great job and were a great group to work with making for a smooth lift.

Harbour Links Last Beam

Well its been a busy week with Fletcher Construction placing the last beam on The NZ Transport Agency Harbour Link Project. Peter McLeod our structural engineer has had his hands full working closely with engineer Gareth Hole from Fletchers planning a very technically complex lift. Maximus (GMK5170) operated by Brian Short and Lofty (GMK5130) operated by Justin Martin with very short outriggers to place a 70 Tonne Steel Beam with the help of Roy Ogle dogging it gently into place. You can read the full story on SunLive or at the Bay of Plenty Times websites. "It will be quite an engineering feat," Harbour Link project manager Kevin Reid said.

Eleven nears completion

Pictured Lofty our GMK5130 works at Eleven as it gets closer to completion at the hands of Marra Construction. It is a awesome structure Marra have completed here with two towers, roof top pools and amazing views. Well worth a look if you're in the Mt Maunganui Apartment Market.

Caught in action by SunLive

SunLive were on the scene early this morning to catch us lift a House over a House. Read the full story on their website SunLive.co.nz.

Hospital Chimney

Pictured Page & Macrae work to remove the old Hospital Chimney. In yellow is our GMK3050 and in blue is our 170 Tonne GMK5170. This was the first section of 4 lifts. The last occuring on the 20th June.

NZ Transport Agency’s Harbour Link Project

Pictured McLeod Cranes 170 and 130 tonnes cranes place bridge beams for Fletcher Construction on NZ Transport Agency’s Harbour Link Project. The beams were placed during the night to minimise traffic disruption as the beams were transported to site.

Bring on the Ocean

Pictured Southern Ocean Marine attach the keel to a new yacht. Our GMK5170 - 170 tonne crane is on the left with the GMK5130 - 130 tonne crane is on the right. This yacht by Southern Ocean Marine looks amazing. We started off the morning quitely and within a few hours had drawn quite a crowd as people gathered to see the yacht placed on its keel. Great atmosphere, awesome yacht, great lift to be involved with. The weight of this lift was 50 Tonnes.

Bridge Beams - Fulton Hogan

Pictured the 130 works with Fulton Hogan to place bridge beams. Pictures Thanks to Ben Ogle.

Office Move - Page & Macrae

Pictured our GMK5130 130 Tonne crane in blue and our GMK4075 80 Tonne crane in yellow move the 24 Tonne administration office for Page & Macrae this morning.

Small House

Pictured our GMK5130 - Grove 130 Tonne crane places a small transportable house this morning for Jack Spanbroek.

66 Marine Parade - Time Lapse

Time Lapsed 3 Hrs to 1 minute 30 seconds - Container move at 66 Marine Parade for Edenbridge Resources. Pictured the GMK5130 - 130 Tonne crane moves out 2 portable buildings and 1 container which are loaded onto Bay-Hiab.

Roofing Iron Placement- All About Reach

It's not often you have to reach that little bit further. Pictured the GMK5130 130 Tonne Crane, with 60 Metres of main boom and 18 metres of fly creating a combined boom length of 78 metres, reaches over 101 Aerodrome Rd for Bob Clarkson and Harkin Roofing. The picture was taken from around 20 Metres high in an access boom. Not a great feeling 100% trust in the operator and few white knuckles as I held on.

101 Aerodrome Rd

Pictured the 130 places the 35 Tonne panels at 101 Aerodrome Rd for Bob Clarkson.

Chapel Street Off Ramp

Fletcher Construction placing the first beams for Transits Harbour Link project. Our 130 Tonne crane with Brian and Roy was used at one end to place the 70 Tonne beam.

11 Maunganui Rd - Tower Crane Errection

McLeod Cranes 130 Tonne Crane and New Zealand Cranes 220 Tonne Crane lift the 17 Tonne 60 metre Tower Crane boom into place at 11 Maunganui Rd for Dominion and Marra Construction.

Train Derailment - Plummers Point

Today we were at Plummers Point working with United Group and Ontrack to up right one of the trains involved in an accident. Above are some of the photos I took showing the Train being moved back onto the track.