Region Report By Seth Skydel

For the South Pier project, the Stafford Crane Group team erected three tower cranes in six days.

The Project

The South Pier project in Tempe, Arizona, is on track to become the future of waterfront living in the greater Phoenix area. Included in the development along the south bank of the Tempe Town Lake are 21-story tall residential housing and commercial business towers.

Now entering the second phase of construction, three towers are currently being built for the mixeduse development. The completion date is projected for 2026.

The Challenges

On the South Pier project jobsite, with crane tower foundations located at the bottom of a subterranean parking level, planning and coordination with Clayco, the construction contractor, is critically important.

For this project, Clayco required two cranes at a significant freestanding hook height and a third crane that was taller, requiring a tie and climbing frame.

The project’ s location also presented challenges when it comes to a prominent overswing requiring accurate zoning and safety on the construction site.

The Cranes

Stafford Tower Cranes supplied to Clayco by Stafford Crane Group for the South Pier project include STF 8041TL models that would be anchored to a concrete foundation. One of the tower cranes was specified for 332 feet with a climbing frame above the single tie. All three cranes have a 70,550-pound maximum load capacity rating, with a tip load of 9,040 pounds.

During the tower crane erection process, the Stafford Crane Group team used a Tadano AC 7.450-1 all terrain model as an assist crane. All three tower cranes were erected and ready for use in six days.

Using its own climbing system, Stafford Crane Group also undertook the climbing operation for Clayco.

Stafford Crane Group supplied STF 8041TL cranes for Clayco’ s South Pier project.

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