Heavy lifting is a common and important task in industrial plants. It is conducted frequently
during the time of plant construction, maintenance shutdown and new equipment …

Various lift planning and optimization (LPO) researches have been conducted; nevertheless,
the body of knowledge is fragmented. This study aims to develop a systematic framework of …

Cranes are one of the most critical and expensive pieces of construction industry equipment
requiring intense safety considerations. Lifting crews should attempt to develop an effective …

Construction safety is a serious problem in the construction industry worldwide, especially in
large-scale construction projects. In order to improve the safety management performance …

Most high-rise building construction projects rely on tower cranes to perform lifting and
hoisting activities. In practice, tower cranes are managed based on demand, urgency, and …

The majority of industrial projects in Alberta's oil sands are constructed using modular
construction. Modules are preassembled components built off-site and transported to the site …

Tower crane layout planning (TCLP) is critical to achieving safe and efficient module
installation for high-rise modular integrated construction (MiC). Nevertheless, the existing …