This massive street crane was the first piece of equipment on hand for the tower crane assembly.
Most construction companies will tell you they have their own schedules to keep, unaffected by outside influences. That’s okay. I’m still going to pretend I’m responsible for getting the tower crane on site at 625 West Adams.
Parts began arriving Thursday, and crews immediately got to work putting them together. It looks like weather may slow things down today.
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- The Central crane stands at the ready.
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- The first truck with crane parts arrives.
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- Those are paw pads for the street crane.
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- This is what greeted me upon my return Thursday night.
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- Same shot, more light, Friday morning.
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- Friday morning crane meeting.
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- The cab waits patiently on Desplaines…
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- …and then backs into the lot.
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- Cab assembly started as soon as it hit the ground.
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