Innovative Engineering Solutions for Construction and Demolition

Safety. Performance. Economy.

Your partner in innovative crane & rigging engineering and project support.

At Lawrence K. Shapiro & Associates, we specialize in the design, analysis, and field support  for construction projects large and small. Our team of engineers brings deep industry experience and a commitment to safety, efficiency, and innovation. From conceptual planning to project completion, we deliver engineered solutions that lift your projects to new heights.

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Services we offer are as follows:

  • Mobile crane installation design

  • Tower crane installation design

  • Derrick installation design

  • Demolition engineering

  • Bracing and shoring design

  • Rigging and special lifting

  • NYC DOT expediting

  • Expediting for NYC DOB, MTA, and other agencies and jurisdictions

  • Scaffolding and work platforms 

  • Temporary structuresAccident investigation and litigation supportPrototypes

  • Construction project  logistics site safety plans

  • Hoists and mast climbers

  • Public protection and fall protection

  • Sidewalk sheds.

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The Definitive Handbook on Cranes and Derricks
Updated Per the Latest Standards and Equipment

by  Lawrence K. Shapiro and Jay P. Shapiro

Fully revised throughout, Cranes and Derricks. Fourth Edition, offers comprehensive coverage of the selection, installation, and safe use of cranes and derricks on construction sites. Written for both engineers and non-engineers by the principals of an engineering consulting firm that has helped to define the state-of-the-art in crane and derrick engineering, this authoritative guide discusses a wide range of equipment and the operations, capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages of each device. References to U.S. and international codes and standards are included in this practical resource, as well as a comprehensive glossary.

Cranes and Derricks, Fourth Edition, covers:

  • Lifting equipment theory and fundamentals

  • Crane and derrick types and configurations

  • Mobile crane practices for both crawler and wheel-based cranes

  • Multiple crane picks

  • Installation design for tower cranes

  • Jumping of tower cranes

  • Chicago boom, guy, gin pole, stiffleg, and other forms of derricks 

  • Loads acting on cranes and the forces imposed by cranes on their supports

  • Analysis of wind using ASCE-37 and ASCE-7

  • Stability against overturning

  • Safety and risk management