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Weather Monitoring for UBS Hoists and Access LTD
admin
18 May 2023, 14:26
Windcrane helps UBSL comply with the requirements of LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998). LOLER mandates weather monitoring devices to detect dangerous conditions, in all projects where lifting equipment or their loads could be affected by high winds. Using live weather data, project managers and other key personnel can identify dangerous site conditions and pause lifting operations when necessary.
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Wind Warning Smart Alarm Siren for Tower Cranes construction projects
admin
19 Apr 2023, 13:53
Visual and audible remotely controlled smart wind alarm
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HS2 London Tunnels: Crane Monitoring for the Skanska Costain STRABAG JV
admin
16 Feb 2023, 13:53
The WINDCRANE Mini Jib End Kit in currently being used in HS2 project and it accomplishes three main functions: live weather monitoring, historical reports a crane-specific weather forecasts.
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Scheduling Crane Lifts Safely: How Does Each Load Interact with the Wind?
admin
9 Sept 2022, 17:13
Planning crane lifts is a process that requires careful calculations and judgment
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When should you stop a crane due to strong wind speed?
admin
1 Sept 2022, 14:26
Harsh weather adds risk to lifting operations, and quick action may be needed to prevent accidents. To manage risk, the first step is knowing the exact wind conditions at all times. Based on crane specifications, operators and project managers can decide if a lift can proceed safely.
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Bankable Wind Data for the Construction Industry
windcrane
28 Mar 2022, 08:55
Having accurate wind data is important, but construction firms cannot ignore the role of human interpretation. Contractors need to ensure that crane operators, project managers and other staff members are provided with exactly the same data. Otherwise, they may reach different conclusions based on measurements from different sources.
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Windcrane Monitoring System for Sword Construction at the Devonshire Dock Hall
admin
17 Jan 2022, 08:55
Sword Construction required an accurate and reliable wind monitoring solution for the Devonshire Dock Hall expansion, where they used two Wolffkran luffing cranes. The facility is owned by BAE Systems, and the expansion will be used to assemble Royal Navy submarines.
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How wind data can improve crane safety and productivity
windcrane
2 Nov 2021, 14:55
Eduardo Estelles, Managing Director of UK-based Windcrane, will be speaking at the International Tower Cranes (ITC) conference on 2 December to highlight new approaches to the use of crane wind speed data, providing benefits for the entire supply chain, from crane rental companies to contractors and clients.
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Why do wind speeds differ on multi crane sites?
windcrane
26 Jan 2021, 08:22
Why is the wind speed sometimes different on one or two of my cranes when they are all on the same site and within close proximity. The max (gust) values vary above and below each other. Often they are similar, but occasionally there are large differences, especially on days of high wind speeds like on Oct 31st. In the chart above we have one crane measuring a wind gust of 42.4mph and another crane measuring 27.2mph.
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Construction Contracts and Adverse Weather
windcrane
18 Dec 2020, 07:51
Dealing with weather-related claims in construction contracts and Extension of Time using site specific wind data at crane height. Weather is a critical factor in construction design, planning and execution has among the most varied and far-reaching effects on project outcome. It is one of the most frequent and harmful causes of project delays and weather claims are a frequent cause of dispute between contractors and owners. These disputes can escalate into legal action, extended delays and further economic losses.
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Wind Monitoring for Building Maintenance Units
windcrane
30 Sept 2020, 13:14
BMUs are vulnerable to high winds and building managers must ensure safe working conditions for cleaning crews. Weather forecasts provide a general idea of what to expect but only a wind monitoring system can track outdoor conditions in real time. When a BMU is equipped with a wind monitoring system, it can detect the early warning signs of high wind and turbulence. This way, building managers can suspend any cleaning or maintenance activities before the wind threatens the crew.
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Windcrane [EoT] and Compensation for Weather Claims
windcrane
17 Jun 2020, 14:30
Windcrane telematics wind monitoring relies on the real specific location and height to measure accurate wind data for construction cranes. Providing downtime wind reports and forecast from the exact crane wind speed measurements to justify a delay due to harsh weather conditions.
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Digital Transformation In The Construction Sector
windcrane
22 May 2020, 13:30
By developing and utilising the latest digital tools, we can receive crucial benefits like improved data output and greater connectivity between areas. Therefore, digital transformation is something that every business in the construction sector needs to be aware of. No more taking unnecessary risks, you can now adopt useful technology to evolve your business in a positive way.
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Handheld Anemometer or Specialised Wind Monitoring for Construction and Cranes
windcrane
17 Feb 2020, 11:30
Wind is the biggest cause of delays and downtime on a construction site and is becoming more erratic every year. For safe and successful lifting operations, it is recommended to have accurate and detailed wind forecasts suitable for your project to better plan your daily and weekly lifting. To measure the speed of wind an anemometer or wind speed sensor device is required.
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Always ON Crane Anemometers for Crawlers cranes
windcrane
11 Feb 2020, 13:36
We tend to think about wind mostly during crane operations, however there’s another side to it and it is when the cranes are parked or out of service. The news this week from Vertikal brought two stories of two crawler cranes collapsing due to wind gust and probably out of service.
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What Is an Anemometer and a Wind Vane?
admin
2 Dec 2019, 15:23
To describe the wind in a specific site, you must know both its speed and direction. An anemometer is a weather instrument that measures wind speed, and its direction can be determined with a wind vane. Since wind speed and direction are closely related, weather monitoring systems normally include both instruments.
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Telecom Towers: Monitoring Wind Speed For Safety and Structural Integrity
admin
29 Oct 2019, 12:40
High wind speeds pose a risk when personnel climb the tower for maintenance or modifications. Job planning remotely is essential for Telecom
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Construction IoT: The Advantages of Cloud Connected Electronics for Wind Speed Measurement
admin
29 Oct 2019, 12:28
Construction is often perceived as a “traditional” industry, not commonly associated with modern information technologies or cloud connected services (IoT). However, the tools and equipment used in the construction process have experienced constant evolution over the past decades.
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Wind Effects Caused by Skyscrapers
admin
29 Oct 2019, 12:18
Vertical construction have negative effects on local wind patterns. There are two main types of wind disruption caused by skyscrapers:
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Pre-Construction Wind Speed and Weather Monitoring
admin
29 Oct 2019, 12:13
Data collection is simplified greatly with a weather monitoring solution that includes live GSM connectivity and cloud-based data storage and software, such as WINDCRANE.
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Tower Cranes Wind Speed Lifting Guidance
admin
29 Oct 2019, 11:44
Wind is one of the main hazards for cranes. Between 2000 and 2010, there were 1125 reported tower crane accidents resulting in 780 deaths.
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International Cranes and Specialised Transport Editorial on Onboard Electronics and IoT for Cranes
admin
29 Oct 2019, 11:37
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Wind Speed Risks in Steel Construction
admin
23 Oct 2019, 19:14
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Wind speed patterns in a city with buildings
admin
23 Oct 2019, 19:04
Buildings affect the wind in urban locations, but consider they have sharp corners and rectangular shapes not found in nature.
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Wind Speed Turbulence Intensity in cranes
admin
23 Oct 2019, 19:00
Fatigue failure can occur when machinery is subject to strong cyclical forces.These are very dangerous, since they can damage mechanical
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Five ways to minimise the threat of wind & weather hazards for cranes in construction
admin
23 Oct 2019, 18:22
The environmental impact of greenhouse gases has made extreme weather more common, workers in the construction industry are more vulnerable
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Weather Claims
admin
23 Oct 2019, 18:07
Protect your construction projects from weather claims and optimise lifting uptime with Windcrane
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WIND SPEED ACCURACY & ANEMOMETERS FOR CRANES
admin
23 Oct 2019, 18:02
Errors in wind speed measurement are amplified to the power of 2 or 3. This is dependent on the application, making accuracy very important
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CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY AT THE WINDIEST TIME OF THE YEAR
admin
23 Oct 2019, 17:51
There is a basic rule that applies to construction site safety. Preventing accidents is much cheaper than fixing the damage.
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WIND MONITORING IMPORTANCE IN BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
admin
23 Oct 2019, 17:13
Wind monitoring is key during all life cycle stages of a bridge, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. Bridges are typically exposed to strong wind currents hitting them perpendicularly, and their sheer size results in very high mechanical loads induced by the wind. Even if a bridge is properly des
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Weather Claims and Wind Safety
admin
23 Oct 2019, 17:08
Anybody working in the construction industry either here in the UK or anywhere else in the world is likely to know that the weather can present us with particular hazards.
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MAKING STREETS SAFER: MEASURING THE EFFECT OF BUILDINGS ON THE WIND
admin
23 Oct 2019, 15:21
When the wind hits a tall building head-on, it must go somewhere. A significant portion flows downwards, called downdraught effect.
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HOW WINDCRANE REDUCES CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND ENHANCES SAFETY
admin
23 Oct 2019, 15:10
Being a construction manager involves taking quick decisions and reacting to unpredictable situations. When determining if weather conditions are suitable for construction work, there are many factors to consider: Preventing damage to property and construction equipment Ensuring safe working conditions Rescheduling mat
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Downtime disputes in the Construction sector
admin
23 Oct 2019, 15:05
Anybody working in the construction industry knows that working at height is one of the most dangerous activities, with statistics showing that most cases of fatal injury or severe injury are as a result of a fall from height.
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Dealing with extreme weather and wind gusts
admin
23 Oct 2019, 15:02
The crane collapsed in the USA.
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CONSTRUCTION SECTOR LOOKS TO CLOUD BASED SOLUTIONS
admin
23 Oct 2019, 14:55
SM and the Cloud – Revolutionising the Construction Industry GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is the standard developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to describe the protocols for second generation (2G) digital cellular networks that are used by mobile phones. As of last yea
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How to measure wind speed remotely on mobile cranes and crawlers.
admin
23 Oct 2019, 14:32
When measuring wind speed on a tower crane, it tends to be a simple job as the boom of the crane does not tend to extend during operation.
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Does wind turbulence affect construction sites?
admin
23 Oct 2019, 13:54
How does wind turbulence impact construction sites and crane operations? What is the difference between average wind and wind turbulence?
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Frozen cranes
admin
23 Oct 2019, 13:44
Does temperature affect lifting cranes operation? Can temperature really stop a tower or mobile crane?

 

 

 

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