Austin Crane Inspections

(Community Matters) Kudos to Austin City Council Member Mike Martinez and his colleagues for the idea of an ordinance requiring crane inspections. Had no idea we’ve been relying on federal inspectors. No surprise to anyone we are sorely underinvested in human and technological resources in our federal safety inspection programs. Austin should implement third-party crane inspection requirements to be commissioned by the City and reimbursed by developers. Perhaps we can negotiate favorable rates for a longterm, exclusive engagement and liability insurers may be willing to reduce premiums to offset the fees. AAS story here