Thomas, looks like a great house you're building. Yes, I currently hire out all my crane work, and seemt o have no problem passing that cost on to the client, although I usually guarantee the amount so no surprises to them at the end. It puts a lot of stress on raising day to move along and the crane out of there. We probably sacrifice some minor quality issues because of it. I just think that crane hire money would be better kept in-house, I like the idea of being more in control of the raising, perhaps at a slower pace, as well as the diverse work of panel installation and any other yard work that needs doing. I also like equipment for the most part.

Thanks for the photo, I've seen this type of crane around although as you say, not able to go over-the-road.

Anyone else have any suggestions?