How big cranes are installed in the middle of nothing?

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I mean, yesterday I was walking in the city when I saw a huge crane installed in a field without other buildings or construction near of it. That thing was higher than anything around.

I still can’t understand how they are build. Please help.

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Additionally the crane base is usually built in the elevator shaft. This is for a couple reasons. First, the foundation for the heavy elevator and equipment is stronger than the rest of the foundation so it’s a better base for the crane. Second the elevator shaft is going to be in the same spot on each floor regardless of the layout of individual floors. Third, the elevator is either in the center or corner of the building allowing full access to the worksite. And finally the elevator shaft can remain open until the building is nearly complete as the elevator is one of the last components finalized in a build n

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