Urban Cranes continues to redefine Perth’s skyline through innovation, sustainability, and a clear focus on the future.
Over the past year, the company has made major strides in green technology and digital operations while preparing for a surge in major projects across Western Australia.
Leading the shift to green crane technology
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable construction, Urban Cranes has introduced Western Australia’s first Potain Power battery unit – a powerful energy solution for tower cranes and construction equipment that significantly reduces site emissions and reliance on diesel generators. “Our investment in battery-powered units is the next logical step,” said Director Drew Wright.
“The construction industry is moving fast toward decarbonisation, and we’re proud to be among the first to deploy the battery technology to Perth projects.”
The new Potain Power HT375 unit is ready for the Bunbury Hospital redevelopment, powering two Potain MR295 luffing cranes. The technology delivers high-performance power output while drawing minimal site electricity, a practical innovation that’s expected to expand across multiple Urban Cranes projects by early 2026.
A streamlined, smarter business
Urban Cranes has also overhauled its internal systems to drive efficiency and transparency. A new digital maintenance and safety platform now tracks the entire tower and mobile crane fleet in real time, giving the team instant access to service records and mechanical reports.
“This level of automation allows us to maintain control of every asset in-house, from cranes and transport to mechanical teams, pre-erection tower crane inspections to scheduled mobile crane servicing,” explained Director Anthony Ivanhoe.
“It means better service outcomes for our clients and a consistently high standard across our operations.”
Strategic growth in a competitive market
Urban Cranes remains committed to its Perth roots, focusing on projects within 100 kilometres of the city to deliver local expertise and responsive service. The company is currently engaged with major builders including Multiplex, Built, Icon, and Edge Construction, and expects a strong pipeline of work over the coming year.
“With more than 100 new developments and government-led infrastructure projects ahead, demand for tower cranes in Perth is only getting stronger,” said Anthony.
“We see sustainable growth opportunities not just for us, but for the local industry as a whole.”
Looking ahead
The next 12 months will see Urban Cranes expand both its tower and mobile crane capabilities, including the addition of a new 300-tonne Grove unit to support heavy-lift and tower crane installation work.
“Our business is built on performance and reliability,” said Drew. “We’re investing in people, equipment, and technology – all with one goal: to deliver dependable, customer-focused service to Western Australia’s construction sector.”