Precision planning
for cranes and machinery
Planning cranes is never simple. It involves scarce resources, tight deadlines, and strict safety requirements.
One mistake can cause downtime, extra transports, or a job site to come to a halt. The Crane Planner in SOLUTIO provides clarity, predictability, and a schedule that is always accurate.
All cranes, all projects, all parameters — brought together in one plan that updates in real time.
Always the right equipment,
exactly when you need it
Crane Planner shows at a glance which crane is available, what capacities are needed, and what limitations apply.
While you plan, SOLUTIO automatically checks for conflicts, overlaps, required setup and teardown times, and the availability of operators, escort vehicles, ballast, and auxiliary materials. This way, mistakes are eliminated before they have any impact.
Visualizations that take the pressure out of planning
The Gantt view maps out the entire crane operation: preparation, transport, assembly, lifting, and dismantling. With clear weekly and daily overviews, availability is always transparent. Update a project, and Crane Planner instantly recalculates and reveals the effects. The outcome: a planning board you can truly trust.
From office to site: one seamless workflow
Planning doesn’t stop at assignment. Employees use the mobile app to track tasks and record setup time, mobility, downtime, photos, and work order details — all directly on site.
Documents, permits, load tables, and safety information are always at their fingertips. Everything automatically flows back to the central planning board, eliminating extra administration and keeping your operations running smoothly.
Maximize utilization,
minimize lost hours
Solid crane planning directly impacts your return. You make better use of your fleet, avoid double bookings, and reduce unnecessary transports and waiting times. A standardized working method ensures transparency across dispatch, project teams, and operators, enabling faster and more consistent decision-making.
Seamlessly part of SOLUTIO
Crane Planner is not a standalone module. It is fully integrated with the rest of SOLUTIO — including project planning, resource planning, transports, digital work orders, mobile registration, and document management. From long-term planning to daily dispatch, everything comes together in one system that links operational reality with project administration.
Sarens – A success story
International operation & planning at Sarens Group
Challenge:
The Sarens Group, a world leader in crane rental and heavy lifting, sought a uniform planning solution that is deployable worldwide.
The challenge: respect local processes while creating one integrated system that seamlessly works with existing ERP systems such as Navision, AX, and Dynamics 365 F&O.
Solution:
GO-VIRTUAL developed a scalable solution based on SOLUTIO Crane Planner, with a strong focus on process harmonization and integration.
- Process analysis & further development: Business processes mapped worldwide and translated into a future-proof digital approach.
- Mobile app: Extensive for crane operators, riggers, and teams in the field.
- ERP integration: Bi-directional links with existing systems for planning, time registration, and invoicing.
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International rollout: Phased implementation in Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, Canada, Mexico, and Australia, in close collaboration with local Sarens teams.
Read the full Sarens case
