Crane Service for Construction

Crane Service for Construction

On-site crane support for general contractors: setting structural steel, precast components, trusses, and materials. We keep your project on schedule with reliable, certified lifting when you need it.

Why Construction Projects Need a Dedicated Crane Partner

A construction schedule depends on trades showing up in sequence, and a crane delay does not just push back the crane work, it pushes back everything scheduled after it. Structural steel that arrives on site and cannot be set on time holds up the framing crew. A truss delivery that sits on the ground because the lift fell through delays the roof, which delays everything under it.

We treat scheduling as part of the job, not an afterthought. When we commit to a date, we show up on that date, and if something on our end changes, you hear about it with enough notice to adjust rather than finding out when the crane does not arrive.

Structural Steel Erection

Setting structural steel requires precise placement, often onto bolt patterns with little tolerance, and coordination with the ironworkers making the connections. We work directly with your steel crew, sequencing picks to match how they are connecting members so the crane is not waiting on the crew or the crew waiting on the crane.

Precast Concrete Placement

Precast components, wall panels, beams, and structural elements, are heavy, often oddly shaped, and require rigging specific to how the manufacturer designed the lifting points. We plan around the precast supplier’s lifting specifications so the components are handled the way they were engineered to be handled.

Trusses and Framing Materials

Roof and floor trusses need to be set quickly and in sequence to keep a framing crew moving. We coordinate delivery timing with the lift so trusses go from the truck to their final position without unnecessary staging, and we work with your framing crew’s pace rather than requiring them to work around ours.

General Material Lifting

Beyond structural elements, construction sites regularly need general materials lifted to height or across the site: mechanical units, bundled materials, equipment, and anything too heavy or awkward for standard site equipment to move. We support these lifts alongside the larger structural work or as standalone jobs.

Coordinating With Your Project Schedule

We work within your sequencing and logistics, not against them. That means coordinating with other trades on site, working around active work areas, and planning crane positioning so it does not block access needed by other crews. Before the crane arrives, we confirm the site layout, the lift sequence, and any constraints specific to your project.

What We Support

  • Structural steel erection
  • Precast concrete component placement
  • Roof and floor truss setting
  • General material and equipment lifting
  • Multi-day or ongoing crane support for larger builds

Fleet Capacity for Construction Work

Our 150-ton crane with a 124-foot main boom covers the heaviest structural lifts and the tallest reach requirements, while our 50-ton and 26-ton cranes handle lighter material lifts and sites with tighter access. We match the crane to the job rather than defaulting to the biggest machine available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, and we treat that commitment seriously because we understand what a missed crane date does to the rest of a build schedule.

Yes. We coordinate the lift sequence with whichever trade is receiving and connecting the material, so the pace matches their work.

Yes, rigged according to the manufacturer's lifting point specifications for the specific precast components.

We support both single-day lifts and ongoing crane presence across a build phase, depending on what the project requires.

The sooner the better for larger or complex lifts, though we also handle urgent and same-day needs when schedules shift. Call and we will tell you what is realistic.

Get a Free Estimate

For construction crane support, call with your project timeline and lift requirements, and we will build a plan around your schedule.

Call (616) 779-8838 to talk through your lift.
Free estimates, flat-rate pricing, and same-day availability on two cranes.

Cornerstone Crane Service | Grand Rapids, MI

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Our Services

Crane Service for Tree Removal

Crane Service for Tree Removal

Crane Service for Storm Cleanup

Crane Service for Storm Cleanup

Crane Service for HVAC and Equipment Placement

Crane Service for HVAC and Equipment Placement

Crane Service for Industrial Equipment

Crane Service for Industrial Equipment

Crane Service for Residential Structures

Crane Service for Residential Structures

Crane Service for Pools and Spas

Crane Service for Pools and Spas

Crane Service for Boats

Crane Service for Boats

Crane Service for Utility Structures

Crane Service for Utility Structures

Crane Service for Storage and Containers

Crane Service for Storage and Containers

Operated Crane Rental

Operated Crane Rental

Mobile and Hydraulic Crane Rental

Mobile and Hydraulic Crane Rental

Heavy Lift Crane Operations

Heavy Lift Crane Operations

Rigging and Lift Planning

Rigging and Lift Planning

Heavy Equipment Hauling and Machinery Transportation

Heavy Equipment Hauling and Machinery Transportation

Specialty and Industrial Lifting

Specialty and Industrial Lifting

Secure Equipment Storage

Secure Equipment Storage

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Free Estimates, In Person or Virtual

Every job starts with a free estimate. For straightforward lifts we can often quote by phone or from photos and details you send us. For complex jobs we assess the site first, so the quote reflects the actual lift.

Flat-Rate, No-Surprise Pricing

One clear price for the job, agreed before we start. What we quote is what you pay.

Price Matching

Show us a verifiable quote from another licensed and insured crane company and we will match it.

Discounts and Financing

Discounts available for seniors, military, and first responders. Financing available for larger projects. Weekend appointments available by request.

Contact Us for Crane Service Assistance or a Free Estimate.