The “lift-slab” technique being used to build the 13-story apartment that collapsed in Bridgeport, Conn., this week is cheaper and faster than more conventional construction methods, Florida ...

Lift-slab is similar in some respects – the top floors go up first – but it's a completely different method of design and construction, relying on a number of concrete columns placed between the ...

The Slab Lift is designed for use on concrete slabs, such as suspended bridge decks, that must be lifted from one side. Keeps slabs horizontal for loading/stacking No additional hydraulics required ...

Customized to meet specific jobs, the pictured Slab Lift has a 6,000-pound capacity with a 10- to 12-inch grip range. It can be used on concrete slabs, such as suspended bridge decks, and keeps slabs ...