Articles by Jeff Hampton

The amendment of Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard
Published on: 06 April, 2023
The Crane & Derricks in Construction Standard was an advocacy effort that required patience and a resolve to get it right. 
Hauling wind components gets more complicated
Published on: 09 May, 2011
Heavy haulers have had to invest in new equipment to haul wind components due to their increasing weights and heights. Permitting and regulatory issues continue to complicate matters. Jeff Hampton reports
US wind sector gears up for the next wave of energy construction
Published on: 09 May, 2011
Crane manufacturers and contractors are poised to help drive the next big wave of wind energy construction. Jeff Hampton reports
Lofty hopes: what's the future for transporting wind tower components
Published on: 22 April, 2010
Before the economic downturn, transporting wind tower components offered a steady stream of revenue for many companies in the heavy haul sector. When will that stream began to flow again? Jeff Hampton reports