Personal Opinion
Crane Hub had the opportunity to interview Ingo Schiller about his perspective on the future of cranes in the construction industry. Ingo has had a storied career in the industry and continues to hold a trusted and respected opinion. We at Crane Hub valued the opportunity to speak with Ingo and share his thoughts with our readers his thoughts on the future and advancements within the Crane & Lift sector. Crane Hub asked Ingo to reflect on the most significant advancement in the industry over the past two decades. Schiller stated “The advancement of certifications for operators, riggers & signal people through the NCCCO has been the broadest, biggest positive influence on the industry as a whole. While there have been technical advancements within equipment, capacities & capabilities the biggest improvement of the industry at large has been the certification to educate the workforce to execute their jobs correctly & safely.” Crane Hub also asked Ingo for his insights on the advancements we can expect to see in the crane industry in the near future. “User interfaces inside the cranes and the way the information is presented to the operator. With advancements of the computers in the cranes, the cameras for the operators to utilize and the opportunity to monitor all the systems. Manufacturers will be putting more technology into these systems for the operators, riggers and stakeholders on lifting projects is beneficial and not a distraction, so the correct information is being presented at the optimal time.” Crane Hub asked Ingo about his opinion on the potential for more sustainable options from manufacturers in the future. “The manufacturers and the construction industry are working on the technology & exploring the alternatives but it is important that the actions taken by the manufacturers are significant and not just ceremonial.” Ingo also noted “ It is very important to have electric cranes and the manufacturers need to keep working on this to make the technology increasingly better and less problematic.”
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