In the Northwest, wet autumns, harsh winters and icy springs often cut the building and construction season short. Many times, our team is working around Mother Nature, trying to get as much done as we can during the good weather we do get in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. That’s why we often work simultaneously with other agencies to get the project done. We know our customers want their work done as soon as possible, be it a residential project, private business or even a state-funded development. 
So how do multiple organizations and businesses work on the same site all at ...

As summer fades to fall, and the winter winds begin to blow in the Northwest, it’s time to think about more than the approaching holidays. Outdoor maintenance is an important part of being a homeowner. Trees and large shrubbery can poise a potential threat to the safety and wellbeing of a home. Windstorms and heavy snow loads can cause trees or branches to fall on homes, other property or even electrical power lines. 
These damages can result in large fees during the coldest months of the year, including power outages, dented roofs or even holes. The expenses to fix the ...

When most people picture crane and rigging work, they may picture a single crane by the side of a building, lifting a piano to the top floor, or next to a highway with a slab of concrete hanging from the lift. But that’s only a slim portion of our jobs.
Many people don’t realize how diverse a crane and rigging team in the Pacific Northwest can be. The professionally certified team at Strate Line Crane and Rigging is trained to work with almost any situation. Through communication, teamwork and safety training, there’s not much that we can’t do. 
For example, ...

At Strate Line, we know tricky jobs — they’re what we do best! This photo is the  for an office suite renovation. When looking at that photo, someone might assume a job like this is costly and time consuming. However, moving materials in a commercial setting like this isn’t as expensive as you might think.
Here are three ways Strate Line can help you save money in construction work, commercial jobs or even just moving furniture:  

Planning All of our projects are thought out before we even bring cranes and rigging to your site. We make sure we know about ...

Many times, our crane and rigging work requires us to adapt to some difficult situations. We’ve worked around mine sites and in the backwoods of North Idaho, using both advanced machinery and communication to get the job done. 
Recently, we had a new challenge — working around a nearly century-old piece of functional art in an old Spokane neighborhood. 
Our team was performing an inspection, as well as a telecommunications equipment upgrade, on equipment attached to a water tower in south Spokane, near Manito Park. The project spanned several days, and required planning, communication and the proper equipment. 
The water ...

With many of our projects, a little planning can go a long way to ensure a project gets done quickly and efficiently. 
The team at Strate Line Crane and Rigging has seen our share of difficult projects. Based out of North Idaho and serving Eastern Washington, Idaho and Western Montana, we’ve dealt with rocky terrain, steep inclines and even floating docks. However, sometimes, the project calls for us to think even bigger — what if your construction project calls for multiple cranes? 
Recently, our team built a. The tank was over 150 feet tall, and reaching the top section required ...

Construction projects are never a simple task. There are a lot of things to consider, and many different aspects to each project. Sometimes, even with all the planning and preparing, crews may realize that material needs to be lifted or lowered in strange ways to get where it needs to go. The diverse geography in North Idaho, Eastern Washington and Western Montana can also create challenges for projects, whether in public works, private sector, highway construction or even residential buildings.  
The team at Strate Line Crane and Rigging can help. Most recently, the team used rigging and cranes to lift ...

North Idaho — as well as parts of Washington and Montana — has a rich mining history that dates back to the founding of many towns and settlements in the area. Zinc, lead and silver have long been found in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District and in North Idaho mines across the panhandle. Many of those mines are still in operation today. While the idea of mining may conjure images of prospectors panning for gold or using a pick ax to chip away at a rock wall, today, modern technology and updated equipment make the mining industry a safe, exciting ...

Many Northwest residents love sitting on their decks above lakes, rivers and spectacular views to watch the sunset during the summer nights. But as the heat disappears and the night cools off, don’t you want a way to sit on those same decks to watch the stars come out over your view? Or maybe just a way to warm up on those cooler summer days.
Strate Line Crane and Rigging has the answer. For homeowners in Montana, Idaho and Washington who are looking to install a hot tub on a porch, look no further than our quick, efficient team.

As days begin to dawn a little brighter and heat up a little quicker, North Idaho residents are beginning to look toward our many lakes and rivers. Summer is here, and that means it’s time to hit the water and beat the heat! However, many boaters are considering the best way to move heavy boats in or out of the water. 
In addition to commercial and residential work, Strate Line Crane and Rigging in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, has the tools boaters need to hoist a boat of any size or shape into the water for the season. Whether you’re looking ...