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Crane Construction

This indoor challenge puts your wits to the test, as with lCrane Construction 2imited resources, time and an overflow of ideas, your team must build a freestanding crane using only the materials supplied. The crane must be strong enough to pick up a range of objects of varying weights

The Objective

To build a freestanding crane from only the materials provided that is strong enough to lift various objects

The Challenges

The team will be confronted with many challenges during this exercise, primarily due to the dynamics of their team. However, we have included a few extra:

  • Limited resources
  • Crane must be free standing
  • Time restrictions
  • Must lift heavy objects
  • Can only build one crane

Skills Required

There are a number of skills that are required by both individuals and the team as a whole in order to achieve success. Some of the key skills required are highlighted belowCrane Contruction 1

  • In-depth thought process
  • Construction knowledge
  • Patience
  • Planning
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Design
  • Communication

Team Building Activities are Inclusive of

  • £5M Public Liability Insurance
  • Fully trained and uniformed staff
  • All equipment necessary to run the event successfully
  • Engraved winners trophy
  • Required safety equipment to carry out the activity safely
  • Full team briefing before each activity
  • Safety brief to the team before the event begins

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