Assembling a Tower Crane - Part 2 (of 2)

Watching the assembly of a #construction #towercrane timelapse-style with sped-up video and some actual time-lapses. This is part 2, which covers placement of the slewing unit and cab, jibs, trolley, basically all the stuff at the top, in the second day of the assembly.
In case you missed it, part 1, which covers prior preparations and placing of the mast segments is here: • Assembling a Tower Cra...
This is from Week 4 of the "Ⓢ Series" of videos on this channel, with much more detail and previously-unseen video of the actual assembly (which was only covered briefly in that original video).
The entire "Ⓢ Series" of 93 mostly-weekly videos covering the construction of this building from start to finish can be seen in this playlist: • 2020-2022 Ⓢ series wee...
If you'd like to see this tower crane taken down after it completes its work, go here: • Construction time-laps...
⏭️ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
00:00 - Extending the mobile crane
00:24 - Morning commute
01:23 - Slewing unit and operator's cab
09:03 - Tower peak/apex
11:46 - Counterjib
15:48 - Jib section 1
21:40 - Trolley
23:31 - Jib section 2
32:44 - Counter weights
37:01 - Cables
38:30 - Test and calibration equipment
39:26 - Disassembling the mobile crane
42:32 - Afternoon commute
43:32 - Disassembling the mobile crane, continued
45:36 - The day ends
45:54 - Closing with assembled tower crane
🎵 Music licensed from Audio Network. You're welcome to listen to your own playlist instead if you prefer (there's no narration or dialogue in the video). In chronological order:
Drive All Night 2 - Pete Masitti, Michael Verzi (2301/31)
Before 2 - Edward Lee Liggitt III (3633/47)
Lemonia - George Georgia (3687/4)
Marsh Mellow - George Georgia (3561/2)
Baggage 2 - Jarrod Gorbel, Ethan Kaufmann (3796/11)
Crazy Days - Christian Marsac (1435/1)
Do The Chop - Gareth Johnson, Simon Clarke, David Bronze (2367/1)
Little Shoes 2 - Bethany Drewien, Daniel Bynum (3749/108)
Dumb Animal 2 - Collin Desha, Patrick Logothetti, Brijesh Pandya (3747/28)
High Kicks - Neil Sidwell, Keith Beauvais (3528/2)
Emois - Cyril Giroux, Campbell E Browning, Pablo Love, David Bossan (3681/4)
Symphony No. 5 - Beethoven - Arr. Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy (3515/2)
Dream Lover - Terry Devine-King, Adam Drake (2817/3)
Leverburgh - Terry Devine-King (3703/5)
December Feeling 2 - Andy Powell, Linda Roan (3564/85)
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[@tomt9543]

Definitely not these guys first rodeo! Through the two parts of this crane erection, I never saw any crew member standing around killing time! They were constantly hard at it, and it was clear that they had no doubt what to do or when to do it! Mad skills by all including the operating engineer running the massive mobile crane! He put every piece spot on! As the first horizontal piece went up with tag line attached, I was anxious to see if they would just unhook it and toss, but being 100% professional in all respects, they hooked it on a sling and sent it back down to the exact spot it was needed next! The crane manufacturers, both mobile and tower, have done a great job of designing these things in an easily assembled/disassembled modular manner! This is massive machinery, but watching the procedures gives the false impression of being Lego like! Nothing could be further from the truth! Great job on these shows btw! Thanks!

[@recycle343]

Thank you!! The music was perfect. Those men are a wonder, the design is another. My hat is off to you and those men.

[@rogerweaver7686]

Glad to see you back, as usual the videos are first class! Thanks!

[@HospitalConstruction]

Much appreciated!

[@KayleeNeedsANewBook]

Hey, my husband ❤ So proud to see him work so hard !

[@jottasantos5220]

Congratulations on your professionalism! Beautiful work! A big hug from Brazil!

[@michaeltarasenkoop2389]

These guys deserve every dollar they get to work on the top of tower !

[@johnmitchell5351]

I had 40 years working with cranes ,all sorts tower crawler and mobile cranes ,did that job as well erecting cranes , operated cranes with piling rigs cranes on the water on a barge with divers in the water ,and loved every minute of it

[@brummiedoug1]

See , I told you it was easy .phew I don’t envy those chaps at the top building that monster . It’s all about teamwork and being able to rely on your co worker knowing exactly what to do and when to do it .what ever they pay you it’s not enough. Respect to you all .😊

[@cejamania1]

Great job boys. My son operates a 400 Ton Mobil for Maxim. I’m a retired IBEW Inside Wireman. Construction ROCKS ………. Big Tony

[@alocin110]

I always wanted to know how they put together the tower crane and how they dismental. This video is one of the best I have every seen. Hats off to these brave and skilled workers. What a great team work with full safety in vision and practice. Thank you so much for sharing this. I liked this video very much.

[@jacekkubiak4616]

Vous êtes des fous volants! C'est magnifique ce travail, en équilibre, précis, rapide, super organisé et très bien filmé. Merci. AMAZING! from Lyon France

[@55VickyV]

My anxiety was high, my palms were sweating. I had to fast forward a few times. You would never had found me up there even when I was young!

[@audelioespinoza1934]

These workers are heroes working on these high environments

[@shogun4218]

That crane on the ground is a fabulous piece of equipment. Very nice and a very skilled operator. Great video thanks

[@timothygrell4398]

Impressive good working crew of professionals

[@marknightser8527]

Great video, workers and music.

[@brianschmidt2747]

These guys and gals are God's. I rock climb free solo, and I would never do this. These people rock

[@salcartiglia9177]

Amazing video, thank you!

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , 🐺

[@HospitalConstruction]

You’re welcome 😊

[@jonathanblackman3046]

Wow, thanks for this!!! I could not look away.

[@HospitalConstruction]

You're welcome!

[@johnkilcher477]

Ahh, the memories. Well done both visually and the mix of music was superb!!

[@tdc2756]

This brings back memories for me, in the 1970’s I was part of the rigging team for tower cranes in Sunderland Public Works Department in the North East of England. Not sure my understanding of the risks was as great as it is now, as retired 70 year old electrician. Credit to those who do this work today, be safe and take care.

[@fredericksullivan7925]

Saw part 1 and came straight here, awesome.

[@saskiacalvert7547]

I like the guy's red and white striped clown pants with the giant blue pockets .A touch of frivolity punctuating a dangerous and serious job,☺

[@josebermudezleon9642]

Un trabajo muy interesante y de primera calidad. Felicidades

[@wagdyhalim2482]

Thanks for the knowledge you have provided, guys whatever you get for your amazing work and skills is nothing to what you deserve

[@plateias45]

Congratulations to the contributors of this flawless work!

[@robertwagner8596]

grear show,my hat is off to the iron workers or the assemblers.great job fellers and thanks for sharing

[@catalino8010]

i always wanted to se one like this

[@dougbourdo2589]

Amazing concept & proof in function. Like Gigantic Erector set.

[@timw.5030]

That's furkin crazy but I love it. Thanks for the viiiddss

[@michaeltarasenkoop2389]

I watched a asembble of a tower Crain and I just amazed me asto the skills of these workers is amazing I couldn’t even watch some of the skills these men have besides the guts these men have amazing !

[@pkfan5112]

Super skilful workers, so cooperative work. A very goof video too!

[@johnfnielsen5068]

Excellent Video, Loved it, I never realized until now how much of a base structure that is done to support the tower.

[@dougbourdo2589]

And done within a week or less of the poured concrete base!! Must be a fast set super strong cement.

[@hackenbush23]

Given that there's still some reo protruding through I wonder if it ends up being part of the building structure?

[@andrewskater8813]

amazing to see that done! Thanks!

[@mrmyorky5634]

That was well worth watching. Good filming and editing too. Thank you.

[@hienhuynh4786]

these men must have nerves of steel. just watching them working at that height make my knees go weak!

[@danielrandolph9170]

Hat's off to our Iron workers !! Awesome video boys yal stay safe

[@SWEETBINKY]

Mesmerizing ‼️. Loved the entire two part video. Understanding all the preparation and support for the cranes, all 3 of them. Under structures, safety for the men working. Beautiful. I would the hospital construction.

[@richardcourtenay8114]

Love the music.

[@robertnepute1322]

Awesome video! Alway wonder how Tower Cranes our put together. I can't believe, I watch both part 1 & 2. I learn a lot about them on how they go together. I enjoy the music and the time lapse to.

[@dcustomt727]

This is the best video I have seen. You did a wonderful job. Pat yourself on the back your team deserve it.

[@constructionwatcher5381]

Thanks again. What a nice Christmas week surprise.

[@HospitalConstruction]

You're welcome!

[@rgarlinyc]

Amazing job! And the fearlessness and agility of the individual erectors is heart-stopping!

[@RZ393]

This is art!

[@jbarvideo12]

Amazing! Glad to see the riggers use safety lines!

[@morcocaine]

Dude with the blue hat and vest up there has some seriously bad ass pants going on 10:30

[@sterlingdavidgrasssr]

SOB , i had no idea it took tons & tonś of rebar and steel to make that Pad ? What a wonderful team of Men & women it took to put this job together , not counting all the trucks and equiptment , hundreds of hours ? My hats go off to those guys up in the sky Damn , what a team ? Yaĺl kicked Ass on this job, Wonderful work, i sure did enjoy watching both videoś.. Please be safe ? See Ya. Texas

[@chriss8970]

Yeah I agree. Was so interesting to see the amount of work that goes into it all...Unreal!! And then to think...it all just comes back down!! Incredible work!, mad respect for all those involved!

[@cabralotniel]

Uau........ Da pra cansar só de vê....Vamos respeitar essa turma !!!!

[@tarabohlen4034]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 that was awesome from beginning to end!

[@raymondrobertson3869]

First class squad of erectors. Good luck and stay safe Raymond 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@paulmarashian8699]

Thank you for the beautiful video, what an education you have given me. I have learned so much on u tube much more than I ever learned anywhere, including school!

[@edwardrowekamp2485]

Thing of the planning, engineering and design of these structures

[@dwightshelby]

Great 👍🏻 Thanks, I worked this construction for years. Love the videos.

[@enricanes3390]

Well done, flawless🏆

[@berndfreier2798]

Thank you for The Video. Very interesting

[@HospitalConstruction]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@garydouglass9577]

Great crane driver on the ground.

[@philippesaunois8451]

Very strong the guys You have e work medal

[@kerjakeras65]

2 video sudah ku tonton semua... waw....sungguh hebat para pekerjanya... Selamat buat semuanya...dan salam buat keluarganya...yang menanti di rumah.👍..🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@ColoradoCarrolls]

Very cool!, Two day crane assembly

[@henrymedellin7258]

Is good to see the guy with the stripe jeans wear his safety harness

[@pavelvilsov2437]

such a high crane turned out)) thank you funny videos are obtained from you

[@rockvillemike6062]

These guys must drink a lot of coffee before work. They move so fast. Good Job!!!!!!!!

[@ranjitsian5481]

Good job 👍

[@Tolyanshik]

Видео и музыка огонь! Хорошо когда на видео налаживают такую прелестную музыку ❗🙏👌

[@antoniojauregui9267]

Un gran aplauso para estos hombres que no les hacen falta alas para trabajar 🇲🇽

[@gilron9585]

Thanks. Great video :)

[@HospitalConstruction]

You're welcome

[@amirbhutta9952]

Great work

[@saskiacalvert7547]

25:10 the clown pants guy is nonchalantly standing atop the crane 280 feet up smoking a cigarette. Probably the only place in the city where you can smoke without getting a ticket.

[@ky.gambler5281]

Smoking a Marlboro red. 🤣

[@roberta4989]

I always wondered, now I know how they do it. Amazing...

[@abdulhalimjusoh2109]

Calang calang orang yang berani bekerja ditempat tinggi seperti ini...walaupun ramai orang yang berani kerja pembinaan bangunan yang jauh lebih tinggi dari ini tapi kawasan sekitar luas tidak seperti suasana tempat yang pengendalian kren bangunan yang menggunakan tiang besi yang kecil...syabas diucapkan kepada abang2 pengendali kren bangunan...harap2 sentiasa waspada dan walaupun gaji lumayan yang paling penting keselamatan wajib diutamakan...semoga Allah swt hindari bala bencana dan permudahkan pekerjaan abang2 ini...in sya Allah

[@saskiacalvert7547]

i don't know what you said , but i gave you a thumbs up!

[@fazeljigry4896]

Good job. gods bless.

[@PatrickGachiniard-gd1qh]

Super vidéo merci

[@hobbyrob313]

I've been watching the video and don't want to be smart, but what a fiddling to secure that small white rotating part! ( 4:00 ) that man has to climb around all the time, how hard is it to think that you could make a small balcony around (at the right height! ). respect for the guys who do the construction work up there! Greetings from the Netherlands! Rob

[@grist11]

good work mate

[@liefbrunhilda926]

Osha gonna love this when they get it 😂😂😂

[@wunartogumer4178]

Good jobs all of you❤

[@wilco12]

Nice work, if I look at how work is done great. Unfortunately it is too high work for me, afraid of heights.

[@robertonajare1771]

Grandioso trabajo

[@cholo867]

EXCELENTE VIDEO Y BUENA MUSICA

[@josecosta5653]

Excelente. Parabéns.

[@ninobalancar555]

What a brave man real spider man🕸️🕸️🙏🙏🙏

[@lindahernandez2063]

Nice job

[@lindahernandez2063]

Well done

[@ROLLAND651]

Très belle vidéo du montage de la grue, bravo à ceux qui ont réalisé. 👍👍

[@chandandigital9357]

Good Fabrication

[@athollcanterbury5050]

*HIGH Risk* Operation made simple by: Good Design Good Fabrication Good Materials & Quality Control Good Planning & Logistics Excellent Execution with Good Safety Procedures... ... As the height increases - the Risk is elevated - ... --- to the Critical Activities {Control Cubicle} (Cross Beams} {counterweights}

[@dgwill1714]

Take another look at 6.33...not good pratice

[@ewanbaxter9199]

Does that gap stay where the joint is on the 2 section boom - or is it a jib. Fascinating video.

[@jamalakhittouch5786]

Ohhhh I adore this . Unfortunately, there is no composition in these beautiful works. I want learn for this

[@alfonsoalcantara5082]

Mis Respetos para ustedes es un trabajo de altura , y múy Riesgoso felisidades, Dios me los cuide cada que agan este trabajo , saludos desde Mexicali B C Mexico saludos asta

[@CorvetteGrand]

Wow, can you imagine the COST?

[@kusnadi_]

very awesome construction...thank you for sharing the video

[@VUCUONG1079]

It's really respectable for people working at that very dangerous height, for me personally, it's too scary to look at.

[@32543AB]

Excellente vidéo, bravo !

[@logan_rdc]

Yo no sirvo para montar nada a esas alturas 😮

[@lukejones3235]

Keep up the amazing content#hospitalconstruction

[@michaeltarasenkoop2389]

Just think of walking on a reilroad track on the ground now raise that track up a hundred feet and see if you can walk that same track up one hundred feet and still walk on it ! Big difference than on the ground ! , amazing !

[@peterectasy2957]

those workers are core of our modern society

[@anthoneyking6572]

Awesome Loved it thank you I never realized that Part of the gantry dint connect at the top half way along its length it does at the bottom but not the top Thanks

[@GFSwinger1693]

Agreed, it does look weird with that missing but that link is not required as the stay cables are carring that part of the load. But you are right and and I have never noticed that before on other set ups.

[@user-kz6ti6rs2w]

САМ МОНТАЖНИК, НО ЭТИ РЕБЯТА ЗАСЛУЖИВАЮТ БОЛЬШОГО УВАЖЕНИЯ.

[@zainudinajaxajax]

Music perfect matchings

[@Sophie-go3ql]

Job well done !!! These are the men who built this country, with all the buildings, roads, bridges, ships and everything we see. Their sweat and hard work MUST be appreciated and celebrated by all and by future generations who are benefitting and enjoying their creations. Regretfully, our corrupt political leaders and kleptocrats, are destroying our country and its people.

[@God.of.the.Universe]

The tall crane is a Suicide Tower!

[@caesar1295]

The adjustment of the outer bridal should have been done on the ground before the outer jib was lifted into place. All the information of where the bridals pin are in the manual for every jib configuration from L1 and longer, someone who was in charge wasn’t paying attention or read the manual wrong that’s why you always check 2-3 times before the any piece leaves the ground.