Construction Sector

Safety and reliability for lifting equipment on construction sites

MECAD offers comprehensive verification and certification solutions for lifting equipment used in the construction sector, ensuring compliance and maximum safety on construction sites. With extensive technical support experience for tower cranes, self-erecting cranes, and telescopic handlers, MECAD guarantees that equipment meets regulatory requirements and is always ready to face the daily operational challenges of construction sites.

Inspections for Tower Cranes and Self-Erecting Cranes

Tower cranes and self-erecting cranes are essential equipment on construction sites. MECAD provides periodic inspections to ensure these machines are always safe, compliant, and ready for use, minimizing the risks of breakdowns and accidents.

Verification and Certification for Telescopic Handlers

Telescopic handlers are versatile and valuable tools on every site but require specific certifications to operate safely. MECAD performs annual and extraordinary inspections as well as certifications to ensure each telescopic handler is ready for lifting operations without risks.

Extraordinary and Structural Inspections

Lifting equipment on construction sites can be exposed to intense wear and high operational stress. MECAD provides extraordinary and structural inspections for equipment following critical events or structural modifications, ensuring every component is in perfect condition and complies with current regulations.

Non-Destructive Testing for Construction Equipment

To guarantee equipment safety and avoid sudden failures, MECAD carries out non-destructive tests using advanced techniques. These methods detect invisible structural damages, preserving equipment integrity and minimizing machine downtime.

Who Are MECAD’s Services for in the Construction Sector?

MECAD’s solutions are designed to support key professionals in the construction sector who manage and use lifting equipment on sites, offering comprehensive assistance for operational safety and efficiency.

Construction Company Owners

Owners of construction companies that use lifting equipment rely on MECAD to ensure their sites are safe and compliant. MECAD’s services help keep cranes and telescopic handlers in perfect condition, ensuring all equipment is always ready for use.

Site Safety Managers

Safety managers are responsible for ensuring that equipment complies with regulations and is safe to use. MECAD supports these professionals with regular inspections, structural checks, and certifications, facilitating compliance management and operational safety.

Technicians and Equipment Operators on Site

Technicians and operators who use cranes and telescopic handlers daily need reliable and safe equipment. MECAD provides support to ensure every piece of equipment is efficient and compliant, reducing risks for operators.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Tower cranes must undergo all periodic inspections indicated by the manufacturer to ensure safety and functionality. By law, both annual and twenty-year inspections are mandatory to keep the crane compliant with current regulations.
Certified Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 appraisals enable access to incentives for technological upgrades of equipment, improving efficiency and reducing operational risks.
Telescopic handlers require periodic checks and annual inspections to guarantee safety and regulatory compliance on construction sites.
Extraordinary inspections are required in cases of damage or structural modifications, ensuring the equipment can continue to operate safely.
Operators must hold specific certifications to safely use the equipment, while cranes and telescopic handlers must be certified to comply with regulations.
Safety checks on cranes at construction sites must be carried out according to current regulations and manufacturer guidelines, usually described in the manual, and adapted to usage intensity to continuously guarantee operational safety.
The residual life analysis evaluates the crane’s structure and operational status, allowing planning for replacement or repair interventions.
Compliance requires verification certificates, maintenance reports, and safety inspection documentation for each piece of equipment.

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