For centuries, cranes have been utilized in a variety of industries for the purpose of safely lifting and transferring bulk materials. Today, you’ve seen just how far this ancient technology has come — from the simple crane used in construction during Ancient Greece to the large and complex machinery used on many job sites today. In fact, stories say that one such crane was even invented by none other than Archimedes himself! The impact of cranes on the construction industry has been particularly profound – whether it be manual or fixed cranes they are indispensable to an efficient building process. …