Self-erecting cranes are the ideal lifting solution for modern methods of construction, as they align perfectly with the key principles and practical requirements of these innovative building approaches and offer significant advantages over mobile cranes or telehandlers.
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) encompass building techniques that prioritise off-site manufacturing and assembly of components. Prefabricated frames, pods, balconies, modular units, and engineered systems are manufactured and assembled off-site, and then transported to the site for rapid installation. This approach aims to improve quality, reduce construction time, lower costs, and minimise environmental impact compared to traditional on-site building methods.
Why choose a self-erector when employing MMC on your site?
Compact Footprint
The small footprint of the self-erector allows the crane to be placed close to the building, reducing congestion on site. The compact self erector is the ideal lifting option for confined urban developments and sites with restricted space.
Precise Placement of Materials
MMC relies heavily on lifting and positioning pre-assembled components efficiently. Materials can be placed exactly where the operator wants them with a self-erector. This avoids wasting valuable time moving materials and the health and safety issues that accompany manual handling.
Fast Setup and Relocation
Due to the ease and speed of installing & dismantling, the self erector contributes to the values and aims of MMC. In addition, self-erectors can be easily moved around the site as the build progresses to maximise lifting effectiveness.
Minimal Site Disruption
As the self-erecting tower crane operates from a fixed location, there is less moving traffic on site than with a mobile crane or a telehandler. Less movement and congestion help to reduce the risk of accidents.
Ideal Lifting Capacity
With lifting capacities of up to 6T, the self-erector fleet from Mantis Cranes, matches perfectly with those required for MMC lifting. Panels, pods and modular units generally fall within the lifting capacity of a self-erector, offering greater efficiency and precision than mobile cranes or telehandlers for repetitive modular installation work.
Self-erecting tower cranes deliver the perfect combination of capacity, precision, and efficiency to maximise the benefits of modern methods of construction.
With an extensive fleet of cranes available for hire, Mantis Cranes can match you with the perfect lifting solution for your specific project needs. Whether it’s a tight urban site or a large-scale development, we have the equipment and expertise to deliver the best lifting option available.
Mantis Cranes are a leading crane hire company, and supply self-erecting cranes, tower cranes, luffing tower cranes, and construction hoists. We are established throughout the UK and Ireland. For information on hiring or buying cranes and crane attachments, email us on info@mantiscranes.co.uk or info@mantiscranes.ie or visit www.mantiscranesgroup.com
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