Resources for GCs & Tower Owners
Field guides on erection, mods, decommissioning, foundations, compounds, maintenance, storm response, rigging and documentation — written from the subcontractor's side of the table. Newest first.
Printable Field Checklists & Templates
ANSI/ASSP A10.48 Rigging Plans — What to Require From Your Subcontractor
A rigging plan isn't paperwork for its own sake — it's the document that proves a lift was actually planned before it happened. Here's what a GC should look for.
Safety & DocumentationHow to Vet a Tower Subcontractor
A practical checklist for GCs and turf vendors awarding tower work — what to ask for before you sign, not after something goes wrong on site.
Safety & DocumentationWhat's Actually in a Tower Closeout Package
A closeout package is the paper trail that proves the work was done to spec. Here's what should be in it, and why each piece exists.
Erection & StructuralWhat Drives Tower Erection Cost: A Breakdown for GCs
A framework for reading an erection bid line by line, so you can tell which numbers reflect real site conditions and which don't.