Hand Signals for Crane Operators

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Safety Rules for Crane Operator.

published by FM on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 15:09

Go Build Alabama

With more than 7.2 million employees nationwide, industrial and commercial construction has long been one of the nation’s largest industries. But today, construction company owners across the nation and right here in Alabama are facing a growing shortage of tradesmen such as pipefitters, steel workers, boilermakers, electricians and carpenters. CLICK HERE TO VISIT GO BUILD ALABAMA
published by FM on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 08:17

Port Mann Bridge - Cable Stay Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia

Port Mann Bridge - Cable Stay Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia

F&M MAFCO, Inc. supplied (2) S-30 American Derricks with 210 American Hoists that are being used on a sled to set edge girders, beams and concrete segments of the Port Mann Bridge in Vancouver, British Columbia. Material is lifted from ground level with a crane to a truck on the bridge deck, truck positions load at the edge of the bridge deck, S-30 unloads and places the components of the bridge. Stay cables are connected to the edge girders. Once the segment is complete, the derrick sled is jacked up and moved to sit on the newly finished segment and the process repeats.

published by FM on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 10:09

Audubon Bridge Project

American s-30 derricks and 4 – 210 Hoists

F&M MAFCO has supplied 4 – American S-30 Derricks and 4 – 210 Hoists for the construction of the John James Audubon Bridge in South Central Louisiana. This bridge will be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America and will replace the ferry between the communities of St. Francisville and New Roads. This project is being constructed by Audubon Bridge Constructors, joint venture of Flatiron Constructors, Granite Construction and Parsons Transportation Group. Completion of the bridge for public use is expected in late 2011.

published by FM on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 11:06

Heat Related Illness

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are dangerous health conditions that result when the body can not cool itself down through sweating.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include nausea, dizziness, pale moist skin, confusion, excessive sweating, and weakness. If not treated, heat exhaustion can lead to symptoms of heat stroke including vomiting, high fever, loss of consciousness and hot dry skin. If heat stroke is not treated, it can lead to death.

published by FM on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 12:04

Green Bank Telescope Project

The Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT)

In June of 1993, F&M MAFCO supplied the American S-70 Derrick for the assembly of the Green Bank Telescope. The derrick sat on a 200' tower for seven years for the construction assembly.

The Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT) is the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope and the world's largest land-based movable structure. It is part of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) site at Green Bank, West Virginia, USA. The telescope honors the name of the late Senator Robert C. Byrd.

published by FM on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 16:04

Hoover Dam Bypass Project

Hoover Dam Bypass Project

Leading construction supply and equipment company F&M MAFCO, Inc., known internationally as "The Powerful Solutions People" , played a major role in the construction of the Colorado River Bridge.

In September of 2006, construction was temporarily halted after the collapse of the cableway system. The cableway system is a critical part of the bridge construction project as it facilitates the delivery of construction materials across the entire canyon, a span of almost 2500 feet.

published by FM on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 16:16

The History of F&M MAFCO

F&M MAFCO has been in business since 1945 and was founded by Bob McKenna Sr. and his father-in-law, A.I. Friedmann. Following is the story of how the company was started in the words of the original "M" of F&M, Bob McKenna Sr.

published by FM on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 16:05
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