{"id":12852,"date":"2018-08-07T13:40:44","date_gmt":"2018-08-07T13:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minutes.machine.market\/?p=12852"},"modified":"2018-08-07T13:40:44","modified_gmt":"2018-08-07T13:40:44","slug":"potain-mct-385-tower-cranes-dominated-on-the-site-of-singapores-first-smart-housing-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/potain-mct-385-tower-cranes-dominated-on-the-site-of-singapores-first-smart-housing-block\/","title":{"rendered":"Potain MCT 385 tower cranes dominated on the site of Singapore\u2019s first \u2018smart\u2019 housing block"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A fleet of 12 Potain tower cranes is working on a pioneering public housing project in Singapore. The development is the country\u2019s first \u201csmart\u201d housing block and incorporates a number of eco-friendly design features such as energy-efficient elevators and waste chutes for recyclable materials.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The Punggol Northshore Residences are employing\u00a0<\/em><em>10 <a href=\"https:\/\/crane.market\/specs\/tower-cranes\/potain\/mct-385\">Potain MCT 385<\/a> tower cranes and two Potain MC 310 tower cranes.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>They are lifting steel reinforcement and precast concrete sections weighing 1 t to 10 t.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Contractor Ken-Pal chose the cranes for their\u00a0<\/em><em>superior load charts and working heights.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contractor <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ken-pal.com.sg\/\">Ken-Pal<\/a> has rented 10 MCT 385 topless tower cranes and two MC 310 tower cranes (one each of the <a href=\"https:\/\/crane.market\/specs\/tower-cranes\/potain\/mc-310-k12\">K12<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/crane.market\/specs\/tower-cranes\/potain\/mc-310-k16\">K16<\/a> varieties) from Potain dealer Manta Equipment. With their superior load charts, the Potain tower cranes are ideal for tackling the demands of the job site.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12858 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cranemarket.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ken-pal-pte-ltd.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"61\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Potain MCT 385 cranes are at the center of the work. With a maximum capacity of 20 t and maximum radius of 75 m, the cranes can comfortably lift the heavy precast components and steel reinforcement used in the project. Loads weigh between 1 t and 10 t, and the precast concrete blocks come in a range of shapes and sizes, forming the walls, facades, shelters, ledges and more in the housing blocks\u2019 design.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the cranes\u2019 impressive load charts, their compact size and ability to work in tight spaces made them a perfect choice, said Benjamin Goh, marketing manager for Manta Equipment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith 12 cranes on site, space can get quite congested, so the MCT 385\u2019s topless design offers better overlapping and efficiency of operations,\u201d he said. \u201cThe compact mast and jib, as well as a streamlined counter-jib, enhance the cranes\u2019 ability to work in urban projects like the Punggol Northshore Residences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/real-estate\/first-batch-of-smart-hdb-homes-to-be-launched-for-sale-this-week\">Some smart technologies in the new development<\/a>\u00a0include a parking area which monitors demand; a pneumatic waste conveyance system which tracks disposal and recycling; sensor-controlled lighting with predictive data analytics to understand human traffic patterns; and fans which automatically adjust to changes in wind speed, temperature or numbers of people. When completed in 2020 the project will feature 12 blocks:\u00a0 five of 25 stories, two of 24 stories and five of 20 stories.<\/p>\n<p>The MCT 385 was jointly-designed by Manitowoc engineers in Europe and Asia to serve a variety of markets. The model was used previously on another environmentally-focused project, helping\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manitowoccranes.com\/en\/news-events\/news\/2013\/Potain-MCT385-helps-Canberra-go-green\">build a nine-story apartment block in Australia which optimizes solar energy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12856\" style=\"width: 2586px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12856\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12856\" src=\"https:\/\/cranemarket.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2576\" height=\"3488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-3.jpg 2576w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-3-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-3-768x1040.jpg 768w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-3-756x1024.jpg 756w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-3-1080x1462.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2576px) 100vw, 2576px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A fleet of 12 Potain tower cranes is working on a pioneering public housing project in Singapore. The development is the country\u2019s first \u201csmart\u201d housing block and incorporates a number of eco-friendly design features such as energy-efficient elevators and waste chutes for recyclable materials.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_12855\" style=\"width: 4266px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12855\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12855\" src=\"https:\/\/cranemarket.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4256\" height=\"2496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-2.jpg 4256w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-2-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-2-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-2-1024x601.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-2-1080x633.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4256px) 100vw, 4256px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A fleet of 12 Potain tower cranes is working on a pioneering public housing project in Singapore. The development is the country\u2019s first \u201csmart\u201d housing block and incorporates a number of eco-friendly design features such as energy-efficient elevators and waste chutes for recyclable materials.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_12854\" style=\"width: 2590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12854\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12854\" src=\"https:\/\/cranemarket.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2580\" height=\"2736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-1.jpg 2580w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-1-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-1-768x814.jpg 768w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-1-966x1024.jpg 966w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-1-1080x1145.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2580px) 100vw, 2580px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12854\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A fleet of 12 Potain tower cranes is working on a pioneering public housing project in Singapore. The development is the country\u2019s first \u201csmart\u201d housing block and incorporates a number of eco-friendly design features such as energy-efficient elevators and waste chutes for recyclable materials.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_12853\" style=\"width: 4266px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12853\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12853\" src=\"https:\/\/cranemarket.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4256\" height=\"2832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket.jpg 4256w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Potain-tower-cranes-cranemarket-1080x719.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4256px) 100vw, 4256px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A fleet of 12 Potain tower cranes is working on a pioneering public housing project in Singapore. The development is the country\u2019s first \u201csmart\u201d housing block and incorporates a number of eco-friendly design features such as energy-efficient elevators and waste chutes for recyclable materials.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fleet of 12 Potain tower cranes is working on a pioneering public housing project in Singapore. The development is the country\u2019s first \u201csmart\u201d housing block and incorporates a number of eco-friendly design features such as energy-efficient elevators and waste chutes for recyclable materials. 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