These bad boys just fascinate me. Watching them move tons of steel, concrete, etc so gracefully over a massive construction site is just captivating. I shot this photo this morning from our second floor landing. My AM dog walk has become much more palatable now that I have something to watch besides just the dog wizzing on a tree.
Last year they finished construction on the building adjacent to us and I was there, camera in hand, when they took down their crane:
Not exactly a job for the faint of heart.
Construction of pretty much anything is simply a matter of logistics. The builder's challenge is to get, in the right sequence, the right materials and the right skilled labor at the same place at the same time. A good set of plans helps, too. If he/she can do that, it's just like a big Lego toy. If not....
Wonder at which McDonald's he's now flipping burgers?
Assistant burger flipper?
DOH!
Seriously, it just amazes me how some Big Bucks builders can't see these things coming. They're usually more subtle, like a 2 ft-wide door to a utility room. (Washers and dryers are more than 2 feet wide.) Or a big kitchen island without having an electrical conduit under the foundation to get power to it.
But when something is built thoughtfully and with care, it can be a beautiful thing. Unfortunately craftsmanship is rapidly becoming a lost art.
Enough banter from an old builder. Have a good day everyone. ;)
S
