Load 28 Crane Hire & Aust Glass Install

11/06/2026

🏗️ A BOOMING INDUSTRY. A FORGOTTEN SECTOR
➡️ It’s time for crane sector reform

Earlier this year, Managing Director Marcus Rigney, had the privilege of being a guest speaker at Master Builders SA's prestigious Top 100 event held at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

The luncheon, which served as an "Election Special", was attended by over 550 of the state’s leading construction and building professionals, and featured presentations from The Premier of South Australia, The Hon Peter Malinauskas MP, and The Leader of the Opposition, Ashton Hurn MP.

Rather than donning the podium, Marcus seized the opportunity to play a 5-minute video highlighting the current challenges and structural barriers faced by the crane sector.

The presentation, “A Booming Industry. A Forgotten Sector,” was the culmination of years of advocacy from crane industry leaders, and months of research, bringing together calculated estimates of the vast number of crane personnel and craneage skills required to meet the state’s ambitious infrastructure targets, projected to reach a staggering $25.6 billion by mid-2028. 📈

Despite South Australia’s construction industry being at a historic peak, driven by major projects in transport, health and urban spaces, growth remains fragile. The crane sector, in particular, is at a critical juncture. Current policy frameworks fail to recognise the technical complexity of modern crane operations, resulting in a workforce that is aging, under-subsidised, and increasingly difficult to replenish.

A lack of real-time workforce data, exclusion from federal skilled migration lists, neglect in policy and training plans, and a vocational education system that doesn’t subsidise the costly, advanced requirements of modern heavy lifting, are just some of the challenges that threaten to derail the government's bold targets. 🎯

Post-event, we delivered a formal submission and industry reform roadmap to Master Builders SA. Load 28 values this ongoing partnership and the platforms and opportunities they provide. We now urge our peak bodies and state policymakers to hear our concerns, collaborate on these solutions, and drive the future growth of South Australia.

So who is ready to lead the conversation?

🏛️ Joe Szakacs MP, Kyam Maher MLC & Nick Champion MP
🎓 Lucy Hood MP & South Australian Skills Commission
🏆 Master Builders SA
🤝 CITB South Australia & SafeWork SA

We call on our construction industry partners CICA - The Crane Industry Council of Australia, fellow operators Fleurieu Cranes and Crane Services, project delivery partners, and extended network to view our video in it’s entirety, and share with your connections.

True progress requires industry-wide collaboration. So let's as we continue to advocate for change. 🔃

28/05/2026

We think our MD Marcus Rigney scrubs up pretty well. Don’t you? Here he is with fellow judge Peter Salveson on their first day out judging! 👍

Judging has commenced!

The judges for the 2026 Master Builders SA Building Excellence Awards are visiting sites across the state to assess more than 200 award entries.

Here’s an update from the Chair of Judges, Marcus Rigney:

“Judging is officially underway for this year’s SA Building Excellence Awards - and sometimes, judging means going behind the scenes!

This week, we suited up in scrubs to inspect the Eastwood Hospital Project. It’s a reminder that these awards are about far more than what’s visible on the surface - they recognise the craftsmanship, innovation, leadership, and problem-solving that bring complex projects to life.

With more than 200 entries across 45 categories, our independent judging panel is looking for projects that set new benchmarks, inspire future generations, and showcase the very best of South Australia’s building and construction industry.

As Chair of Judges, it’s a privilege to witness the passion, expertise, and commitment that continues to shape our industry and help build a stronger, more future-ready South Australia.

Good luck to all entrants — the standard this year is exceptional.”

20/05/2026

We've been eagerly waiting to share this epic video footage, and it's finally here! Watch as the Load 28 team expertly handles a massive logistical operation with our Potain MCR305 Luffing Tower Crane across two major projects.

Here's how it all unfolded:
📅 Thursday: Removed from Mount Barker Hospital Project (Built)
📅 Friday: Transported to Lot 51 Bowden, pre-assembly checks begin
📅 Monday: Continued checks and non-destructive testing
📅 Tuesday: Erected at Lot 51 Bowden (Hindmarsh)

But that's not all! Our team also completed statutory inspections, NDT testing, servicing, power-up, commissioning, and final handover to ensure everything is compliant, safe, and ready for action.

Remember, successful crane operations are built long before the first lift. The planning, coordination, and risk management behind the scenes are pivotal and often take weeks of meticulous preparation. 🏗️

Don't miss seeing the Load 28 team in action—check out the video below!

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14/04/2026

Load 28 installed the highest number of tower cranes in our 16 years of operation in 2025. At one point, we had half of the tower cranes flying high above the skies of Adelaide. We currently have 8 in the air, with another one due to be installed in the next couple of weeks. 🏗️

Load 28 is proud to be contributing to the growth of our state. 👌

10/04/2026

Thanks for the great shot R.M.Williams Photography. Perfect for a Friday. One of our awesome machines, on the road. 👌

30/03/2026