Load 28 State Finalists in Telstra Best of Business Awards

Oct 18, 2023 | Industry News

LOAD 28 STATE FINALISTS


Telstra Best of Business Awards
Load 28 is a State Finalist in the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards for Outstanding Growth in South Australia.

We are proud to be recognised at this level for our hard work and achievements over the past 13 years, that has seen the business grow from two determined brothers with a city crane, to a thriving business boasting 28 cranes and 103 valued staff.

Load 28 Managing Director, Marcus Rigney launched the business in 2010, and has steadily built a fleet that can service all areas of the construction industry, from small residential projects, to large scale commercial projects, focused on providing his clients with an end-to-end crane hire solution.

According to Marcus, he had always dreamed of owning a small service-based business, but was uncertain what area he wanted to focus on. It wasn’t until he drove past a little city crane working on the side of the road that he realised he wanted to be involved in the crane industry.

“I spent six months researching the market for a crane that would service residential construction, roof trusses and air conditioners and settled on a 10-ton city crane from Melbourne,” Marcus said.

“I’ll never forget the day the crane rolled up to my workshop and the trepidation I felt, exemplified by the fact that I didn’t even have my crane license at the time. I immediately booked into training at the Construction Industry Training Centre (CITC) and earnt my crane ticket,” he said.

Crane Hire in Adelaide & SA

Not one to shy away from a challenge and driven by the desire to succeed in the construction industry, Marcus developed some in-house flyers and spent the next 12 months door knocking on small air-conditioning businesses seeking work.

His determination paid off and today, 13 years on, the Load 28 team and equipment is well recognised and respected within the construction industry as leaders and specialists in mobile crane hire, tower crane hire and Tier 1 projects.

“Nothing comes without hard work, and the business wouldn’t be where it is today, without the dedication and commitment of my outstanding team, including my sister Fiona and brother Tom, who work beside me in the business,” Marcus said.

“To be State finalists in the Telstra Best of Business Awards against thousands of other businesses, and one of the highest scoring businesses in our category in Australia, is a massive achievement, and one we are very proud of,” Marcus said.

Winners for the Telstra Best in Business Awards will be announced on Friday 3 November.

QUEST II
The NCompass Solution

Last year Load 28 launched ‘The NCompass Solution’ – offering our clients an encompassing solution to building services on site.

Our goal was to harness all our equipment capabilities and draw on our strong project management skills to provide our clients with one service provider, one point of contact, one engineering team, one installation team and one project management team for crane hire, tower crane hire, vertical hoists and loading decks. This ensures the project is more streamlined and efficient. 

We are seeing the success of this strategy at Mossop Construction’s Quest Apartment II in Port Adelaide, where we are engaged to provide:

  • Crane hire for Ramco Precast
  • Structural Steel installation for Tali Engineering
  • Hollowcore installation for Mossop Constructions
  • General Crane lifting for Mossop Constructions
  • Construction Hoists
  • Loading Decks

Our Supervisor Norm is at the helm of this project and working collaboratively with the Mossop team, driving efficiency in the project, which is reflective in the overall construction program.

HUTT STREET
Tandem Building Group

Hear from Zac, one of our awesome Tower Crane Operators in the above video as he unloads a truck of gyprock to level four of the loading dock and executes a variety of other lifts on the YWCA project by Tandem Building Group.

Zac is operating our MCH 125 Potain electric luffing crane, a very efficient and smooth crane to drive.

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
Tonsley Project

Load 28 is currently supporting the Tonsley Project at Flinders University’s Technical College, engaged by valued client Sarah Constructions.

See our team at work, including lifting 2-6 ton timber panels with our 230-ton mobile crane, in the above video. With our expertise in limited access crane hire, structural installations, and commercial glazing installations, we’re prepared to support your future projects. Contact our team at 1300 11 28 28 or bookings@load28.com.au.

CARRYING ON A NICK’S CRANES TRADITION

Load 28 takes pride in continuing the Nick’s Cranes tradition of constructing Adelaide City Council’s renowned Christmas Tree.

Using our 230-ton mobile crane adorned with South Australian icons, the Load 28 team safely and efficiently assembled the tree, to the delight of onlookers.

Load 28 has been erecting the tree for the past two years since acquiring Nick’s Cranes in 2022. 

GIVING BACK
Bluescope Australia

Managing Director Marcus Rigney is a passionate mental health advocate in South Australia’s building and construction industry.

For ‘R U OK’ day in September, Marcus presented his ‘Do You Need a Lift’ mental health strategy to the awesome team at Bluescope Australia as part of his role as a valued Master Builders SA RISE Coach.

Customer Service Manager Fiona Rigney was also busy that day, visiting the BADGE Constructions team at the Payneham Swim Centre as part of ‘Tradie Thursday’; Load 28’s partnership with Fresh FM. The leading radio station did a live cross from the site, and Fiona spent time with the crew, connecting, and enjoying some yummy pies and pasties.

LIFTING THE BAR
To Support Our Community

Load 28’s Customer Service Manager Fiona Rigney and valued rigger and crane operator Robby Hill were excited to take part in supporting three times world record holder, Jordan ‘Biggie’ Steffans for his ‘Weight over the Bar’ challenge.

With Robbie behind the wheel of our 20ton mobile crane, and Fiona using her strong organisation and project management skills, they made a great team.

Load 28 loves taking part in events that support our local community.

RECOGNISING BUILDING EXCELLENCE
2024 Master Builders SA
Building Excellence Awards

Load 28 was proud to be the major sponsor of the Master Builders SA Building Excellence Awards this year. The event was held in August at the Adelaide Convention Centre and attended by over 1500 industry representatives.

Load 28 has been a supporter of this well recognised and respected program for the past four years, with Managing Director Marcus Rigney also a valued judge.

The evening was a proud moment for Marcus for many reasons, but the standout was watching his 19-year-old son, and Load 28 rigger, Mitchell Rigney present the award for Commercial Refurb/Redevelopment over $5M to the Partek Constructions team.

It was only 12 months on from when Mitchell suffered a traumatic brain injury after a massive impact in his wingless race car whilst racing in Darwin, ending up in a coma in the ICU. The awards night reflected the culmination of strength, resilience and tenacity that Mitchell has displayed over the past year, defeating the odds to recover.

Customer Service Manager Fiona Rigney also presented the Civil Award to Marshall & Brougham Constructions.

Marcus said “Load 28 was proud to support Master Builders SA in their recognition and celebration of their members hard work and achievements and our amazing industry.”

2024 Australian Institute
of Building Awards

Load 28 was also proud to support the AIB Professional Excellence in Building Awards as a sponsor again this year, with Managing Director Marcus Rigney taking to the helm to deliver a keynote speech during the evening’s proceedings.

“It is no easy feat to manage and lead the building and construction process, overseeing work schedules, coordinating subcontractors, determining material and

labour costs, regular reporting to clients and stakeholders, upholding safety measures, all whilst ensuring your project is running on schedule and on budget,” Marcus said.

“To have a program, such as the AIB Awards, that fosters, reinforces and recognises these industry leaders to promote best practice in construction is not only necessary, but celebrated,” he said.