You’ve confirmed your scope of work, rented the proper industrial crane and now it’s time to head to the job site. You know this job is going be completed on time and on budget! Oh, wait, the OSHA Compliance Officer is there and he’s making an inspection....

Whether you’re a large commercial plant that needs to reposition heavy equipment, an HVAC company moving an air conditioner or a movie producer who needs to hold up a light on a set, it’s critical to ensure you rent the proper industrial cranefor the project. All...

It doesn’t matter if you’re moving a heavy piece of equipment or an entire facility, relocation projects require specialized knowledge and experience. This includes scheduling and budgeting; transportation logistics; safety best practices; and local and...

In the early days ropes, sand, and horses were used to move large objects and machinery; today there is specialized hydraulic machinery is available for almost every application. The advent of new technologies and refinements in our lifetime alone has created more...

Not all mechanical equipment installations are created equal, nor are the people who complete them. From tire factories to paper mills and power plants, each job deserves a project plan that’s retrofitted to your specific needs from a reputable...

There’s nothing more frustrating than hearing that the manufacturing equipment in your plant isn’t operating properly because it wasn’t installed on a solid foundation. While some foundations move by design, most projects require a base that won’t shift or flex over...

When a project requires industrial concrete that meets specific measurements, AME uses a Precision Concrete technique that includes preparing, forming, pouring and finishing surfaces for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. But what is Precision Concrete?...

One of the most common questions we’re asked is “How far will the AME team travel for a project?” Even though the AME, Inc. offices are based in North and South Carolina, we work with many large corporations and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that not...

It’s a best business practice to source multiple request for proposals when you have an equipment installation or plant relocation project. Of course cost is one of the major factors, but there are also a handful of other critical elements to consider when...

When you think of plant relocations and equipment installations, it’s natural to picture hydraulic cranes, optical alignment equipment, millwrights and hand signalers on the jobsite. But what about project managers? While they’re not as visible, they...