Resolution Rigging Services (RRS) has come a long way since starting out in 2000. From a small, family-run business, it has grown into one of Sydney’s most respected crane and rigging providers, supplying major hospitals, universities, residential and large commercial projects.
Resolution Rigging’s success is built not only on an expanding fleet and technical capability, but on an ethos that values loyalty, accountability, and long-term relationships.
Rhys Noronha, Project Manager at Resolution Rigging, said the company’s reputation is as much about people as it is about cranes.
“We’ve always been proud of being family-owned and family-run. It means we operate with our name on the back of every job. That sense of accountability shapes the way we work with clients and with each other,” Rhys said.
Starting out with limited resources, Resolution Rigging steadily built its capabilities by taking on complex work and ensuring projects were delivered without compromise on safety or service. Today, its cranes are a fixture on high-profile hospital redevelopments, large commercial builds, and major research facilities across Sydney. A defining point of difference for Resolution Rigging is the direct involvement of its director, Tony Noronha, in high-risk activities. Tony supervises the erection, dismantle, and climbing of tower cranes – critical operations that demand both technical precision and on-site experience. With more than 900 such operations completed to date, his oversight brings a unique level of assurance to clients.
That commitment to safe delivery has become part of the company’s DNA, and shows its ability to confidently take on complex projects.
A fleet built for flexibility
Resolution Rigging operates one of the most diverse fleets of Liebherr and Favelle Favco tower cranes, ranging from six-tonne to 96-tonne capacities, with jib radii stretching up to 83 metres. Liebherr’s German-made electric flat-top cranes are designed for maximum efficiency, requiring the least power in their class, while Favelle Favco’s diesel-powered models are renowned for their speed and strength.
This mix gives clients flexibility across project types – from high-rise towers demanding fast hook speed to projects where heavy lifting is paramount. Efficient erection and dismantle schedules are critical. As Rhys said, “In Australia, labour costs are high, so the faster you can erect and dismantle a crane, the more cost effective it is to the client.”
Having both electric and diesel cranes gives further flexibility to the client. The electric cranes suit projects with strict environmental requirements, while the diesel cranes deliver unmatched speed and lifting power for high-rise and heavy-duty jobs.
Project highlights across Sydney
Tony pointed to several hospital and research developments as cornerstone projects for Resolution Rigging. At New Shellharbour Hospital, the company currently has two cranes erected, with a third to follow on the multi-storey car park. Resolution Rigging is supplying cranes to the new Westmead Integrated Mental Health Complex, an extension of the existing hospital. The team is also engaged at Ryde Hospital, where both flat-top and hammerhead cranes have been deployed, and at the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator, a major medical research facility within the University of Sydney’s Camperdown campus.
“These long-term jobs are significant for us because they keep our large cranes tied up for extended periods,” Rhys said.
“It gives our people stability and allows us to expand into other areas of work while still having our big cranes engaged on those sites.”
Beyond hospitals, the company has been involved in a wide range of community and educational developments.
Resolution Rigging has supplied and operated cranes for a number of New South Wales school projects, including Darcy Road Public School, Castle Hill Public School and Darlington Public School, and is currently engaged at Midtown Macquarie Park Public School.
These jobs go on to show the company’s ability to deliver safe and efficient crane operations on projects that directly benefit local communities.
The company has also supported student housing projects, such as the Col James Student Accommodation in Sydney. Here, Resolution Rigging supplied cranes tailored to the tight site conditions.
Data centre projects
Resolution Rigging has also been active in the fast-growing data centre sector in Western Sydney. On one major project, the company deployed five hammerhead and flat-top tower cranes to support the large-scale build. On another, its Favelle Favco M860DX and M630D cranes were engaged to lift heavy prefabricated modules into place. Such projects require complex logistics and precision lifting.
Another standout job is The Showground Precinct at Castle Hill, where the team deployed a mix of Favelle Favco and Liebherr cranes. The project required multiple climbs and ties during construction, with one crane dismantled and replaced with a larger model on a grillage base to meet the evolving demands of the build.
Beyond cranes, Resolution Rigging Services provides a complete range of material-handling solutions, including retractable loading platforms, brick cages, rescue cages, sky decks, spreader bars, offset lifting beams, and licensed two-way radios. The company also engages engineers to design bases, grillages, and crane ties, ensuring each setup is tailored for both safety and cost efficiency.
The move into 3D modelling and BIM integration is further enhancing project planning. By demonstrating crane tie-ins and clash detection digitally, the company is helping clients better visualise construction sequences and reduce risks before work begins.
A business built on people
While the fleet and project portfolio tell one part of the growth story, Tony is quick to point out that the company’s ethos has always revolved around people. The family aspect remains strong – his father and uncle play active roles, and younger generations have stepped into larger responsibilities as the business has expanded.
That culture of loyalty extends beyond the family. One of the company’s longest-serving employees, Dragan, has been with Resolution Rigging for more than two decades.
Resolution Rigging has also expanded its engineering and drafting capabilities, while continuing to invest in mechanics and riggers who have been part of the team for years.
“We’re not a revolving-door business. The same core people are still here. That consistency is one of our biggest strengths,” Tony said.
For Tony, Resolution Rigging’s ethos is best captured in how it approaches client relationships. “Tower cranes are one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment on a site,” he said. “Clients need to know that when they pick up the phone, they’re talking to someone who can make decisions straight away and carry the project through from start to finish.”
That one-point-of-contact approach – where the same person handles tendering, project management, commissioning, and dismantling – has earned the company respect across the industry.
“Pricing matters, but what matters more is assurance. Builders want to know they’re in safe hands, and we make sure they are,” Rhys said.
Looking forward
Looking ahead, the business is focused on deepening its capabilities in modelling and project planning while continuing to invest in both electric and diesel crane technology. But for Rhys, the real measure of success lies in people.
“Cranes and projects will always change,” he said. “What doesn’t change is the team, the relationships, and the pride in what we do. That’s what keeps us strong and will carry us forward.”