ᐅ Crane and narrow access. The developer has no specific information.
Created on: 2 Nov 2014 10:22
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Marco123Hello, I have been planning to build a single-family home for some time now. I am almost ready to sign the contract, but I still have a few questions.
Specifically, it’s about the crane. I am worried that the access road might be too narrow, meaning the crane might not be able to turn the corner from the main road. Additionally, the path goes steeply uphill.
I have attached a picture to help illustrate the situation.
So far, none of the builders have given me a clear answer regarding the crane. They always just say, “It will work.” I believe there is a solution, but it will probably come with significant additional costs.
Now, here are my questions for you:
Is access with a standard construction crane possible? If not, what alternatives do I have, and what costs are typically involved?
I hope you can help me. Thank you!
Specifically, it’s about the crane. I am worried that the access road might be too narrow, meaning the crane might not be able to turn the corner from the main road. Additionally, the path goes steeply uphill.
I have attached a picture to help illustrate the situation.
So far, none of the builders have given me a clear answer regarding the crane. They always just say, “It will work.” I believe there is a solution, but it will probably come with significant additional costs.
Now, here are my questions for you:
Is access with a standard construction crane possible? If not, what alternatives do I have, and what costs are typically involved?
I hope you can help me. Thank you!
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toxicmolotof2 Nov 2014 11:52Developer? Whose land is it? The developer’s? Then let that concern be theirs. It’s not your problem.
And even if it’s a general contractor, let the responsibility of the structural builder be to lay x square meters (x square yards) of bricks and pour concrete, as agreed. How the structural builder does it is their concern. Nowadays, there are other ways to build a house. For example, we didn’t have a crane (in terms of a construction crane) on site at all. We only had a brick-setting crane because the bricks were somewhat larger.
And even if it’s a general contractor, let the responsibility of the structural builder be to lay x square meters (x square yards) of bricks and pour concrete, as agreed. How the structural builder does it is their concern. Nowadays, there are other ways to build a house. For example, we didn’t have a crane (in terms of a construction crane) on site at all. We only had a brick-setting crane because the bricks were somewhat larger.
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nordanney2 Nov 2014 14:59Plenty of space, especially when I compare it to our narrow construction roads in the development area...
There is enough space.
Also, the construction crane seems to be a southern German habit. There, you will find one of these at every single-family house construction site. Here in Berlin, never at single-family houses. The concrete is delivered by the mixer truck through a concrete pump to the right spot, and the pallets with bricks are placed directly onto the foundation slab or ceiling using the truck’s loader crane. The wood for the roof is also lifted directly from the truck onto the roof. All other materials are also handled with the truck’s loader crane.
You can actually save the few thousand euros for the construction crane, but if it is common in your area and all tradespeople are used to it, you will probably hardly be able to avoid it.
Also, the construction crane seems to be a southern German habit. There, you will find one of these at every single-family house construction site. Here in Berlin, never at single-family houses. The concrete is delivered by the mixer truck through a concrete pump to the right spot, and the pallets with bricks are placed directly onto the foundation slab or ceiling using the truck’s loader crane. The wood for the roof is also lifted directly from the truck onto the roof. All other materials are also handled with the truck’s loader crane.
You can actually save the few thousand euros for the construction crane, but if it is common in your area and all tradespeople are used to it, you will probably hardly be able to avoid it.
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