LGH Case Studies

Every LGH case study showcases real-world problem-solving, precision, and performance. From sliding a 536-ton steel bridge into place to lifting turbine generators and positioning priceless museum artifacts, our team thrives on complex challenges. These stories highlight the creativity, equipment, and expertise behind some of North America’s most demanding lifting and rigging projects.

Explore each LGH case study to see how we help customers overcome constraints like low headroom, tight timelines, heavy loads, and unique site conditions—with safe, certified, and custom-engineered solutions.

LGH BMWC case study of a refinery lifting project

Critical Refinery Cooling Tower Lift with BMWC Constructors and LGH

Modular Spreader Beam System Enables Safe, Efficient Lift Inside Active Refinery Overview BMWC Constructors, Inc. partnered with LGH to complete...

Read More

Case Study: Lifting a Jet

Lifting a Jet onto the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum R. Baker & Son was hired to lift a...

Read More

Case Study: Lifting and Replacing a Coal Transfer Conveyor Tube

Case Study: Lifting and Replacing a Coal Transfer Conveyor Tube Enerfab, Inc. was hired to complete the lifting and replacing of...

Read More

Case Study: Sound Partnership Gives 2+U Office Tower a Solid Foundation

Single Crane Lift Solution for Seattle’s 2+U Tower Using Rolling Block Rigging Omega Morgan Crane Service Inc. and Apex Steel...

Read More
A photo of Chicago's congress parkway bridge, in which LGH supplied rigging and lifting equipment to upgrade and modernize the bridge.

Case Study: Chicago’s Congress Parkway Bridge Gets a Makeover

Case Study: Chicago’s Congress Parkway Bascule Bridge Gets a Modern Upgrade Rehabilitating a 60-year-old bascule bridge in the heart of...

Read More

Case Study: Bayonne Bridge Approaches Project

Case Study: LGH Supports Bayonne Bridge Demolition with Certified Modular Rigging Solutions   GCCOM Construction Company Inc. partnered with LGH...

Read More

Case Study: Lifting a Steam Boiler onto Greektown Casino in Downtown Detroit

Case Study: Lifting a Steam Boiler onto Greektown Casino in Downtown Detroit When Greektown Casino needed a steam boiler lifted...

Read More

Case Study: Powerhouse Duct Conversion with LGH Rigging

Case Study: Powerhouse Duct Conversion with LGH Rigging and Lifting Hayes Mechanical installed new ductwork to reverse the flow of...

Read More

Case Study: Creative Use of Bull Rigging to Replace an Attemperator

Creative Use of Bull Rigging to Replace an Attemperator Ontario-based contractor WSN Construction was called upon to perform a replacement...

Read More
LGH CMOD spreader frame lift, demonstrating our rigging hardware.

Case Study: Data Center Chiller Install With Double CMOD Setup

Data Center Chiller Install With Double CMOD Setup LGH Equipment Used: • 20-foot MOD50 Spreader Beam • CMOD Spreader Frame...

Read More