When lifting heavy or complex equipment, the solution often requires more than a standard rigging setup. Matt Clark and the rest of our structural engineering team provide lifting and rigging engineering services so that these lifts are code-compliant, safe and efficient.
With more than 20 years of experience, Matt focuses on below‑the‑hook lifting devices, including custom beams, fixtures, and rigging systems. These solutions are often needed when loads are unusually heavy, have irregular lifting points, or must be handled within tight headroom constraints inside manufacturing facilities.
Matt works with clients to evaluate lifting scenarios and designs systems that keep loads stable, minimize tipping, and meet ASME BTH‑1 and related safety standards. Services can support both permanent installations, such as overhead or jib crane systems, and one‑time or evolving lifting needs using existing cranes. Final designs are reviewed with clients, fabricated, and load‑tested prior to use.
Project Highlight
When a cargo ship partially tipped while carrying vehicles, Matt designed a system to prevent cars from falling into the ocean during demolition. The system consisted of a 150‑foot‑long net deployment beam that helped install over a mile of containment system net, strong enough to hold vehicles, while still allowing fish to pass through. It’s a good example of how these services can apply far beyond traditional manufacturing settings.
Service Application
This specialized service may be valuable for projects involving:
- Manufacturing or industrial facilities
- Equipment relocation or installation
- Overhead crane systems or heavy lifts
- Safety or productivity concerns related to lifting operations
Are you moving heavy equipment without a plan, or not confident that the current approach is safe or efficient- we can help.
