Austin is rewriting its housing code — and builders are responding with smarter, taller, and denser projects.
With recent upzoning in the Zilker neighborhood and statewide single-staircase reform, we’re seeing a shift toward urban infill construction: mid-rise mixed-use projects up to 7–8 stories.
These builds demand faster timelines, tighter logistics, and precision lifting.
That’s where McDonough comes in.
Why Our Self-Erecting Tower Crane Is Built for This
- No mobile crane required — cuts time and setup cost
- Swing radius as tight as 10’-6” — perfect for constrained city lots
- Electric-powered (480V) — clean and quiet for neighborhoods
- Full jib luffing + 360° slew — easily avoids trees, structures, power lines
- Up to 17,637 lb lift capacity — ideal for light steel framing equipment
Ready to lead the next wave of Austin infill construction? Contact McDonough—your vertical access partner for dense housing and mid-rise equipment.
