Had a 200-ton lift over a live rail line in Chicago go perfectly smooth

Spencer Palmer · 2026-03-24T14:25:12.032806+00:00

We were setting a big HVAC unit on a downtown roof, and the only spot for the crane was across active train tracks. The railroad gave us a 90-minute window to get the rig in, make the pick, and clear out. My signal guy and I walked the plan twice, and the whole crew was locked in. The lift itself took maybe 20 minutes, and we were packed up with time to spare. Anyone else had a tight coordination job like that just click?

adams.dylan6mo ago

Nice! That's the best feeling when a plan comes together under pressure. In my experience, those tight windows force everyone to be sharp and communicate perfectly. Sounds like your crew nailed it.

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sarah_perez6mo ago

90 minutes over live tracks is insane. That's zero room for any kind of mistake or delay. Huge props to your crew for pulling that off.

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miajenkins6mo ago

Yeah, walking the plan is key. Makes you think about every single step before you're on the clock.

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