How Certifications Ensure Excellence

 How Certifications Ensure Excellence

American Aerial Services offers over two decades of expertise working with contractors, steel erectors, and a variety of other businesses in the Portland, Maine area. We not only have a large inventory of equipment that we can use on projects of various kinds, but we also bring something even more valuable to the table, our people.

 

Our operators have undergone comprehensive training, are qualified, have undergone drug testing, and have current NCCCO operator licenses. Besides that, American Aerial Services is a proud member of the Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) and is certified by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). Continue reading to learn more about AISC and the SEAA.

What is AISC and the benefits of being AISC certified?

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) was created in order to promote the structural steel design business in the United States and to better serve the construction industry as a whole. Contractors with AISC certifications have the staff, expertise, equipment, experience, methods, and capability to provide high-quality work. An AISC attribute enhances operational consistency and displays a commitment to quality, distinguishing partner contractors from the competition. These are some of the advantages of working with an AISC certified steel company:

 

Improved quality assurance: The most notable distinction between an AISC certified and a non-certified job is quality. From welding techniques to equipment calibration, your project will be held to the highest quality standards, all of which will be documented in the project's Quality Management System.

 

The latest technology: When you work with an AISC certified steel business, you can be assured that they are up to speed on the most recent codes and practices, ensuring that your projects pass inspection.

 

Increased efficiency: An AISC certified steel company is used to following a standard procedure when finishing a building project. Because the steel contractor you've chosen understands what's needed and follows their protocols, your project will experience fewer delays and complications.

 

Improved safety: A company that is AISC authorized adheres to high safety requirements, ensuring that your construction project does not experience any additional delays or expenditures as a result of a safety event. Your steel company, like you, wants to keep its employees safe, and following the AISC requirements helps your steel company do so.

Why are we an SEAA member?

SEAA is a well-known leader in steel erection industry training, resource development, and regulatory practices. SEAA is the sole national trade association focused exclusively on serving steel erectors, fabricators, and related service providers. The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) works to improve the steel erector industry's safety, productivity, and profitability. The following are the objectives of the association in reaching this goal:

●     Promotion of steel erectors' safety, education, and training programs.

●     Participation in initiatives that have an impact on the commercial construction industry in collaboration with others.

●     Establishing and promoting standards.

By obtaining this membership, American Aerial Service aims to ensure the highest level of safety and service excellence during our operations.

 

 

Quality work and reasonable costs are the hallmarks of American Aerial Services. We're not simply an alternative, we're the finest option for property owners, general contractors, and anyone else in Maine who needs our services. We at American Aerial Services strive to give you the best service possible by being members of both the AISC and the SEAA. To learn more about our services and certifications, contact us today!

How Cranes and Boom Trucks Can Help You Avoid Worksite Risks

 How Cranes and Boom Trucks Can Help You Avoid Worksite Risks

There are many hazards on a worksite. However, some can be easily avoided by using the proper equipment and machinery. One of the best ways to reduce the risk on a worksite to people, property, and profits is by using a crane or boom truck. Read on to learn more about how American Aerial Services can help you on your next job!

Increased Safety

A crane or a boom truck can help you get heavy items into place safely, without the need to get “creative”. A lot of times, workers try to muscle their way through the heavy lifting or use unsafe methods. However, this is inefficient and creates a much higher risk of your workers getting injured.

 

A worker died every 99 minutes in 2019, with fatalities in the private construction industry increasing by 5% since 2007. Many risks can be avoided by staying out of potentially dangerous situations. Often you will have workers trying to strong-arm a heavy object or trying to move it while it is off-balance. This can result in severe injury—or worse—if the workers lose control of the object.

 

A crane or boom truck makes it easy to move the object without your workers straining themselves or putting themselves in harm's way, should things get out of their control.

Improved Precision

Using a crane or boom truck can also help your team move the object into the perfect spot. One of the most important things on a job site is to make sure everything lines up perfectly. One wrong measurement or uneven placement can result in the entire job failing or even collapsing later in the project.

 

A crane makes it easy to gently lower the object down from above in the exact spot you need. American Aerial Services in Falmouth, Maine, is your source for crane and boom truck rentals. We’ll help you make sure everything is as precise as possible.

 

The best part about using a crane or boom truck? It’s easy to course-correct if the placement needs to be adjusted. You can lift the item back up and try again as many times as required.

Reduced Obstacles

Another significant benefit of using a crane or boom truck is the ability to move objects over unexpected (or immovable) obstacles. Time and manpower is money on a job site, and you can’t always get rid of things that are in your way. With a crane, you can lift heavy objects up and over most obstacles! Even something like a small ditch or a few boulders can make moving a heavy object on the ground nearly impossible.

 

Cranes can bypass most minor obstacles—or even some larger obstacles like small buildings—saving you a lot of time. You can also potentially avoid damaging nearby buildings, powerlines, or landscaping features you would have otherwise had to maneuver around.

 

 

Let American Aerial Services Help With the Heavy Lifting!

At American Aerial Services, we’re experts at moving things into hard-to-reach places. Let us help you tackle those heavy or oddly-shaped objects so you can keep your team safe and save money in the long run. The fewer unexpected situations you have to plan for, the less risk your worksite will face. The right machinery, and the right plan, will make a world of difference in your team’s productivity and risk mitigation.

 

Call American Aerial Services today and ask about our crane and boom truck rentals!

 

 

The fewer details you have to plan for, the less risk your worksite will face. The right machinery and the right plan will make a world of difference in your worksite's productivity and risk mitigation. Using a crane or boom truck to help your construction projects get done efficiently and safely. Call American Aerial Services today and let us do the heavy lifting for you. We also offer rental services if you feel comfortable operating these machines yourself.