- By combining the abilities of the Potain Igo T 130 and Igo T 99, the company was able to overcome severe space limitations in an urban center without needing to reposition the cranes mid-project.
- The cranes’ remote-controlled operation was crucial to the success of constructing a six-story apartment building in Pittsburgh, enabling the precise placement of large, prefabricated components.
- Manitowoc’s ongoing support — including parts, service, and training — helped both Stephenson Equipment and R.R. Miller Construction keep the project on track from planning through execution.
Two Potain self-erecting tower cranes played a prominent role in the construction of a new six-story, 267-unit apartment building in the U.S. city of Pittsburgh’s hot-spot neighborhood of Lawrenceville. Set along Butler Street, the project is part of a broader effort to revitalize the area’s former industrial footprint. The building is designed to introduce new housing and street-level activity to a compact urban site near the riverfront.
With limited staging space in an active urban area, the construction team faced real logistical challenges — especially during the wood-framing phase. A Potain Igo T 130 and an Igo T 99 provided an efficient solution, offering both the reach and maneuverability needed to stay on schedule without disrupting the surrounding area.
The Installed Sales Division of 84 Lumber was responsible for the lifting work, with materials supplied from an 84 Lumber retail location. Framing contractor R. R. Miller Construction rented the cranes from Stephenson Equipment, which also coordinated a third-party operator for the project.
