Howard I. Shapiro & Associates

Specialized design and planning services to support safe and efficient heavy lifting operations on construction sites.

• Mobile Crane Installation Design

  Engineering support and planning for mobile crane operations on diverse construction sites.

• Tower Crane Installation Design

  Structural planning and mounting design to support high-capacity tower crane setups on complex buildings.

• Derrick Installation Design

  Specialized engineering services to configure and secure derrick installations for high-rise work.

• Rigging and Special Lifting

  Technical design and lifting plans for complex rigging systems and critical heavy lifts.

Structural engineering solutions designed to support safety and structural integrity during active construction phases.

• Engineering For Demolition

  Safe sequencing and engineering calculations for structural dismantling and building demolition.

• Bracing and Shoring Design

  Temporary structural systems to stabilize soils, excavations, and existing buildings.

• Work Platforms

  Structural engineering for elevated platforms, work decks, and construction staging areas.

• Temporary Structures

  Design and analysis of specialized temporary frameworks and support elements required on site.

• Hoists and Mast Climbers

  Installation design and anchoring plans for personnel and material hoists and mast-climbing systems.

• Scaffolds

  Structural configuration and safety engineering for extensive scaffolding setups.

• Sidewalk Sheds

  Design and loading analysis for pedestrian protection canopies over public rights-of-way.

Consultation and administrative support to navigate complex municipal agency approvals and safety regulations.

• DOT Expediting

  Securing Department of Transportation approvals for street operations and equipment transport.

• DOB Expediting

  Managing plan examination, permitting, and approvals with the local Department of Buildings.

• Site Safety Plans

  Developing formalized construction site hazard-reduction plans to comply with state and local regulations.

Advanced analytical services, field assessments, and prototype engineering for structural and construction equipment challenges.

• Accident Investigation

  Forensic engineering, failure analysis, and expert technical review of construction site incidents.

• Prototypes

  Design analysis, testing support, and development of custom construction equipment and structural hardware.

Authoritative educational resources and industry guides written to define and advance the technical state-of-the-art.

• Equipment Operations

  Detailed guides on safe deployment, positioning, and operating practices for heavy lifting machinery.

• Equipment Capabilities

  Technical analysis of crane lifting capacities, load-chart parameters, and structural limits.

• Codes and Standards References

  Synthesized overviews of national and international design standards, OSHA rules, and ASME codes.

• Technical Glossary

  Comprehensive reference guide clarifying technical terms used in heavy lift engineering and rigging.