Tower Crane Virtual Conference: Simplification 7 April 2021 The focus of the presentation by commercial director at Raimondi Cranes Cristian Badin, was the simplification of the erection process through changes in crane design. He initially talked about the evolution of the flat top tower cranes and the benefits this concept offers in terms of erection. The first advantage cited was the reduced size and number of parts compared to other types. “Less parts to be moved from the yard to the jobsite, means less trucks needed and therefore less costs.” Another advantage is the possibility to assemble the complete jib of the flat top on the ground on site, provided there is enough space. “So with one single lift, the full jib can be assembled on top of the crane, with no need of connecting pendants to the cathead. This leads to a greater level of safety for the operators. In case the full jib cannot be assembled on the ground and the jib can only be erected piece by piece, the operators are still acting in a safe environment, as they can be inside the jib without having to connect the pendant,” said Badin.