Generally that style of crane is used for narrow constricted sites or where there are other cranes around. I can't think of any other tall buildings in Ireland that would have been built on that kind of site originally so I suspect you are right, at least not as the main crane on a tall building. I certainly don't ever remember seeing one in Belfast.Grand Central's crane is the first luffing jib style tower crane used for construction in the city, and possibly the island.
That's cool! Any Dublin version?Interactive map available here - https://www.scribblemaps.com/maps/view/Belfast_Crane_Count/Lmgu_NaQzG
Not as far as I'm aware. The Belfast map was created by Gary Potter how owns and manages the FutureBelfast website that catalogues the various developments and proposals across BelfastThat's cool! Any Dublin version?
I think the reason it is being changed is that some wee scumbeg' set the cab of the crane on fire a few weeks ago.I see the blue tower crane at Maysfield has been changed - with the building nearly topped out why would they change the crane type.
Wow... taking the scumbaggery to new levels (literally). Da'spides must have got bored with trashing municipal bikes and water hydrants.I think the reason it is being changed is that some wee scumbeg' set the cab of the crane on fire a few weeks ago.
http://www.seattletimes.com/busines...ry-for-2nd-year-in-a-row-and-lead-is-growing/Seattle has most cranes in the country for 2nd year in a row — and lead is growing
The value and scale of those NY developments are absolutely immense though. Take Hudson Yards for example...But with big cities like New York at 18 cranes, or Chicago and LA around the mid 30's puts some perspective on our mini construction boom.
Surely a project as epic as Hudson Yards would account for almost all of the 18 cranes mentioned for NYC?!The value and scale of those NY developments are absolutely immense though. Take Hudson Yards for example...
Portland is a comparable city to Belfast (weather, tech industry, city centre size, surface-level car parks), they have the same number of cranes too.Some American comparison on crane counts:
http://www.seattletimes.com/busines...ry-for-2nd-year-in-a-row-and-lead-is-growing/
Caveats around i dunno how people here or there measure cranes, as in what is included or excluded.
But with big cities like New York at 18 cranes, or Chicago and LA around the mid 30's puts some perspective on our mini construction boom.