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Lifting points

Lifting points are the prepared places on a prefabricated element where it is attached to the crane, so it can be lifted safely without damage.

Also known as lifting lugs, lifting straps, lifting anchors, crane lifting points, panel lifting

Large wall, floor and roof elements are lifted into place by crane. Lifting straps, lugs or bolts are fixed at points chosen by the designer, usually through the top plate or into the frame, so the element hangs level and the loads go into members that can carry them.

Planning lift points is part of designing the element: the weight, centre of gravity and the order of lifting on site all affect where they go.

Related terms
End-of-line stackingEnd-of-line stacking is the last step of a production line, where finished elements are collected and stacked in the order they will be loaded and erected. Wall panelA wall panel is a prefabricated section of wall: a timber or steel frame, often already fitted with sheathing, insulation, windows and services. It is built in a factory and assembled on site. Element jointAn element joint is the connection between two prefabricated elements on site, where structure, insulation, air barrier and cladding must be made continuous.
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