HEAVY LIFT RIGGING & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
Applications in Extreme and Intense Environments
Highway construction and heavy lift applications operate under intense pressure to balance potential delays that can cost thousands per hour with road closures that impact entire communities. Whether working on a major expressway with a narrow nighttime window or lifting an 800-ton bridge section in unpredictable weather, you need rigging solutions engineered for high-stakes performance.
A single equipment failure during a road closure means idle crews being paid premium rates, unused rental equipment bleeding money and cascading delays that ripple through project schedules. Late Friday afternoon calls for Monday morning deliveries aren't unusual—they're essential to keep projects on schedule and prevent catastrophic financial losses.
Three Key Benefits
- 24/7 Emergency Response
- Expertise for Loads with Unknown Weights
- Durability for Harsh Weather
- Critical Lifting When Time Is Everything
Testimonials
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"Always A+++ job by all of the I&I Team in Greensboro. Could not ask for a better group of people to work with!" - Matt W.
Bridge Installation and Demolition
Rigging capable of complete bridge-section lifts, built off-site for single-closure modular installation, eliminating the need to work in sections overactive traffic and dramatically improving productivity.
Highway Infrastructure Work
Time-critical rigging for road closures on major thoroughfares and expressways where narrow nighttime windows demand reliable equipment that performs under pressure.
Heavy Lift Rigging Expertise That Keeps Projects Moving
When you're managing road closures, weather variables, and unknown conditions, you need a partner who understands that time is money. Our team delivers the critical rigging solutions, responsive service, and field-tested expertise that keep your high-stakes projects moving forward safely and on schedule.
From bridge demolition to infrastructure reconstruction, we solve the complex rigging challenges posed by highway construction, delivering field-proven performance trusted by crews across the country.
Demolition and Unknown Weight Scenarios
Heavy load handling where weights can only be estimated, requiring substantial capacity margins while keeping equipment manageable.
Dredging and Heavy Haul Operations
Specialized rigging for oversized loads and harsh applications where abrasive surfaces and environmental exposure demand exceptional durability.
Lighter Gear Rigging Solutions
Our Twin-Path Extra high-performance fiber slings weigh one-tenth as much as comparable steel, as proven by 50,000+ cycles and decades of field performance. When you're building entire bridge sections off-road for single-closure installation instead of working with smaller, more manageable sections, our lighter gear makes previously impossible approaches suddenly feasible. This dramatic weight reduction affects everything:
- Reduce the size of the crane required for the lift
- Decrease the number of crew members needed for rigging setup
- Lower injury risk from handling heavy traditional rigging
- Make overall project costs more manageable
- Enable approaches that weren't possible with traditional steel rigging
Harsh Applications Demand Specialized Heavy Lifting Expertise
Jagged concrete, exposed rebar, and abrasive surfaces tear conventional slings. Jackets rip, exposing and potentially damaging core fibers and forcing equipment out of service mid-project. Weather compounds these challenges. And wind can affect the heaviest loads when suspended in the air. Ground stability becomes critical when saturated soil or unstable surfaces make crane positioning dangerous.
Demolition work presents unique challenges: you're estimating weights, not knowing them precisely. Contractors typically double their capacity estimates for safety, but documented cases exist of actual weights exceeding even generous estimates, resulting in tipped cranes and project disasters.
Our product advisors are NCCCO certified riggers who understand exactly what you're facing—visit job sites to observe applications and recommend protective accessories that extend sling life and prevent costly mid-project failures. Our solutions provide the capacity margins you need while keeping equipment weight manageable.
Response When Equipment Can't Wait
Equipment failures don't respect business hours. When gear wears out during a nighttime closure, you need answers that evening, not the next business day. And more common than not, we field Friday afternoon calls for Monday morning delivery, reflecting the reality of your timelines.
Our team maintains stock to ensure slings and rigging hardware are accessible for your project needs. Because we understand that idle crews and unused rental equipment bleed money at rates that make product costs irrelevant:
- Technical support for critical situations
- Rapid deployment to minimize schedule disruptions
- Inventory depth supporting immediate equipment needs
- NCCCO-certified advisors who visit job sites to assess applications
