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Crane placement for a container home: how the box gets on the site

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Crane placement for a container home: how the box gets on the site

Placing the container is one of the most visible moments in the build, and it needs a plan. The crane, the access and the weather all matter.

Choosing the lift

A mobile crane or a truck with a lift is the usual choice. The crane must reach the foundation with the box at full extension, and the ground must take its weight.

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Tight sites

On narrow lots, the crane may need to stand on the road. Check the rules for road closures and the crane's outrigger space.

Safety

Keep people away from the lift zone. Use a banksman to direct the crane, and check the slings and lifting points before the lift.

After the lift

Check the level, fix the box to the foundation, and secure the corners. Do not leave the box loose on its supports overnight in windy conditions.

The delivery and placement guide covers the logistics in more detail. Plan the position on the site in the UnedPod configurator.

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