Lifting engineering platform
Plan every lift. Prove every number.
Lift plans, rigging and ground calculations, load securing and training in one place. Enter the load and the equipment, see every check update as you type, then print a signed-off A4 plan.
Three modules
From the first sketch to a signed lift plan
Plan the lift, check the rigging and the ground, and train the people who carry it out.
Lift Planning
Guided lift plans for side boom pipelayers and forklift trucks, with categorisation, ground assessment, risk register and approval.
- Side boom
- Forklift
- Plan library
- Reports
Lifting Calculators
Sling tension for 17 arrangements, crane mat and ground bearing, and load securing to EN 12195-1, all calculated live.
- Sling tension
- Wooden mat
- Lashing
Lifting Training
Certification courses for riggers, signallers, supervisors, planners and inspectors, onsite or online.
- Rigger
- Supervisor
- Planner
- Inspection
Featured calculators
Engineering checks that update as you type
Each tool works through the same method as its engineering workbook, cell for cell, and shows pass and check results as you enter the data.
Lifting calculator
Sling Tension Calculator
Leg tension, sling length and rigging gear selection for 17 arrangements: single-leg, two-leg, four-leg, spreader-beam and tailing lifts, with an optional padeye-to-shackle fit check.
- 17 hitch and bridle arrangements
- Unequal legs and offset centre of gravity
- Sling, shackle and hook selection
- Padeye-to-shackle fit check against 7 shackle ranges
- Two arrangements free to use
Lifting calculator
Wooden Mat (Cribbage) Calculator
Outrigger load, ground bearing pressure and timber mat size for mobile cranes, from a database of crane models and presumptive soil bearing values.
- Crane database with outrigger spreads
- Presumptive bearing values by soil type
- Mat size and spread of load
- Field guide for identifying soils
Lifting calculator
Lashing & Load Securing Calculator
Number and type of lashings for road transport to BS EN 12195-1 and tie-down count rules: friction, forward, rearward and sideways restraint, equipment selection and a pre-trip checklist.
- Trailer and lashing equipment catalogue
- Friction, tie-down and direct lashing checks
- Lashing diagrams by cargo type
- Compliance report and pre-trip checklist
How it works
A lift plan in five steps
The same flow for every planner, on a desk or on a phone at the work front.
- Choose the toolSide boom, forklift, sling, mat or lashing.
- Enter load and equipmentPick machines and gear from the built-in catalogues.
- Read the checksCapacity, angles, ground and restraint update live.
- Save and sendStore the plan and send it to an approver by email address.
- Print A4Plan, calculation, risks and signatures on A4 or PDF.
Featured training
Courses for every role in the lift
Certification for riggers, signallers, supervisors, planners and inspectors. Book a place or bring the course to your site.
Lift Planning and Advanced Rigging — Lifting Supervisor Certification
Three-day course for lifting supervisors who plan and run routine, simple and critical lifts, from rigging selection to crane set-up and lift plans.
Rigging and Lift Planning — Lifting Supervisor Certification (1 day)
One-day certification for supervising routine and simple lifts: terminology, crane capacity, load charts, sling angles and pre-use checks.
Rigger / Signalman Certification
Hands-on course for riggers and signallers: rigging safety rules, sling angles, hitch capacities, pre-use inspection, knots and standard hand signals.
Lifting Equipment Inspection — General Certification
Thorough examination and proof load testing of lifting accessories and manual lifting appliances, with documentation and record control.
Mobile Crane Inspection — Certification
Thorough examination and proof load testing of pedestal and mobile cranes, and review of contractors' pre-use crane checklists.
Forklift Truck Inspection — Certification
Thorough examination and proof load testing of forklift trucks and stackers, and review of contractors' pre-use checklists.
Built for site work
Everything a lift plan needs, kept together
Projects and history
Save every plan and calculation with its inputs. Reopen, duplicate or compare earlier versions.
Approval workflow
Send a plan to an approver; they approve or return it with comments. Editing after approval withdraws it.
A4 reports
Plan details, calculation sheet, risk register and signature blocks, ready to print or save as PDF.
Field ready
Guided input panels sized for a phone, so the plan can be checked at the work front.
Protected calculations
Methods and data tables stay on the server. Your projects are private to your account.
Workbook accuracy
Every result is checked against the original engineering workbooks before release.
Every planner and calculator for USD 19.99 a year
One subscription covers lift planning, all calculators, saved projects, A4 reports and the approval workflow. Two sling calculators stay free.