This is a comprehensive treatment of the selection, installation, and safe use of cranes and derricks on the construction site. The third edition will include a new chapter on handling of loads, and a complete re-write of the safety and accident avoidance chapter. In the safety and avoidance chapter, new information from the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association will be presented on the responsibility of safe crane operation. All other chapters will be revised to include new information available since publication of the second edition.