Brian Robinson, General Superintendent at Brewer Crane & Rigging, credits 3D Lift Plan software for shaping his successful career. Since adopting the program in 2015, Robinson has created over 2,700 lift plans for Brewer Crane using the software. Initially an ironworker, Robinson taught himself how to use AutoCAD to improve his marketability during an economic recession in 2010.
Working in Brewer Crane's Tower Crane Division, Robinson uses 3D Lift Plan for various pre-planning tasks, such as determining tower crane placement, assessing distances throughout construction phases, ensuring compliance with air rights, and demonstrating safe dismantling procedures. General Contractors often seek Robinson's expertise and lift plan documentation to secure project bids successfully.
The software has been particularly useful for Brewer Crane's mobile crane division, enabling the team to select and size cranes efficiently, sometimes showing that smaller cranes can handle jobs safely, thus saving customers money and fostering loyalty.
For Robinson, though, 3D Lift Plan's features are a game-changer primarily for tower crane work as it allows him to layer satellite images, plan views, and civil engineering drawings to create accurate job site templates. He relies on the software to plan nearly every aspect of tower crane setups and tear-downs, providing essential details to ensure successful project execution.
Robinson emphasizes the importance of safety in lift planning, especially for the ironworkers and riggers who carry out the plans. He uses 3D Lift Plan to ensure precision and minimize risks for workers during crane operations.
According to A1A, 3D Lift Plan has been instrumental in helping Brewer Crane win bids, enhance communication, and improve work processes, with Robinson's expertise playing a crucial role in the company's success.
A five-minute time lapse YouTube video showing Robinson creating a lift plan from start to finish can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcdF2x0uhlE
