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Our inspectors are trained, competent, and Certified for inspection all types of Mobile, Tower, Pedestal, Jib and Overhead Cranes/Hoist, Winches, Rigging, Aerial Lifts and Forklifts per OSHA Law and ANSI/ASME Standards
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Courses to prep experienced operators for their Certification

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Three days of classes and one day for hands-on prep for your practical and written exam.
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MOBILE CRANES

TOWER CRANES

OVERHEAD CRANES/HOISTS

RIGGING EQUIPMENT

AERIAL LIFTS

BUCKET TRUCKS 

FORKLIFTS

DIELECTRIC  TESTING

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DAILY, MONTHLY & ANNUAL

MOBILE CRANES

TOWER CRANES

OVERHEAD CRANES/HOISTS

RIGGING EQUIPMENT

AERIAL LIFTS

BUCKET TRUCKS 

FORKLIFTS

DIELECTRIC TESTING

THIRD PARTY

PRE/POST RENT

POST ASSEMBLY

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DAILY, MONTHLY & ANNUAL

WRITTEN & PRACTICAL TESTING

Mobile Cranes

Tower Cranes

Rigger Level I & II

Signal Person

Digger Derrick

Service Truck

Articulating Crane

Crane Inspector

Lift Director

Mobile Cranes

Tower Cranes

Rigger Level I & II

Signal Person

Digger Derrick

Service Truck

Articulating Crane

Crane Inspector

Lift Director

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NDT Service

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Accident Investigations

Professional Witness

NDT Service

Lift Planning

A/D Director

Safety Programming

Leadership & Organizational
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OSHA QUALIFIED TRAINING

Aerial Lift

Articulating Crane

Crane Inspector

Industrial Forklift

Telescopic Forklift

Front End Loader

Monthly Mobile Crane Inspection

Overhead Crane

Mobile Crane

Rigger

Signal Person

Service Truck

Fall Protection

Advanced Rigger

Backhoe Loader

Skid Steer Loader

Digger Derrick

Bucket Truck

Aerial Lift

Articulating Crane

Crane Inspector

Industrial Forklift

Telescopic Forklift

Front End Loader

Overhead Crane

Mobile Crane

Rigger Signal Person

Service Truck

Fall Protection

Advanced Rigger

Backhoe Loader

Skid Steer Loader

Digger Derrick

Bucket Truck

Monthly Mobile Crane Inspection

Training
We are dedicated to providing the most informative, documented and highest quality training services in the industry.
Inspection Services
Our goal is to ensure your personnel and equipment are safe, knowledgeable and in-line with the current OSHA, ASME & ANSI standards and laws.
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Crawford Custom Consulting, Inc. is dedicated to providing Training and Consulting Services that are informative, documented and represent only the highest industry standards. Our company offers Crane and Crane-Related Training, State and Federally Certified Inspection Services and licensed OSHA Compliance programs that support and enhance the professionalism and recognition of our clients’ businesses.
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Over 50 Years of Industry Experience
Crawford Custom Consulting has been offering quality training and consultation since 2002
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Why choose us?
  • Our instructors hold multiple certifications
  • Accredited Mobile Crane Practical Examiners
  • Accredited Rigging Level I & II Practical Examiners
  • Accredited Signal Person Practical Examiners
  • Certified Crane Inspectors
  • Certified Lift Director
  • Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA)
  • Certified Crane Inspectors/Surveyors
  • Crosby Certified Rigging Instructors
  • Manlift and Forklift Instructors
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Meet Our Crew

Crawford Custom has a knowledgable, certified, and experienced crew who are ready to assist you in training, inspection, certification and consulting.

Read more about our individual team members.  Connect, converse and learn more about the people who make cCc a great company.  

WILLIAM HOUGH

WILLIAM HOUGH

Founder & Senior Executive

Meadville, PA

WILLIAM G. HOUGH

WILLIAM G. HOUGH

President

Downingtown, PA

BRIAN HOUGH

BRIAN HOUGH

Vice-President & CEO

Meadville, PA

SCOTT HOUGH

SCOTT HOUGH

COO Spring Hill Division

Spring Hill, TN

MIKE HOUGH

MIKE HOUGH

COO Meadville Division

Meadville, PA

TONY CALDARELLI

TONY CALDARELLI

Instructor/Leadership Specialist

Meadville, PA

ROB MADISON

ROB MADISON

Instructor & Inspector

Meadville, PA

MATT LATTA

MATT LATTA

Business Logistics

Meadville, PA

RYAN HOUGH

RYAN HOUGH

Instructor & Inspector

Downingtown, PA/Lakewood, NJ

IAN HOUGH

IAN HOUGH

Instructor & Inspector

Spring Hill, TN

STEVEN HOUGH

STEVEN HOUGH

Instructor & Inspector

Spring Hill, TN

DAMON HOUGH

DAMON HOUGH

Instructor & Inspector

Spring Hill, TN

ISRAEL MEYERS

ISRAEL MEYERS

Instructor & Inspector

Meadville, PA

SAM TURBERVILLE

SAM TURBERVILLE

Graphic/Web Designer

Meadville, PA

TJ SHINN

TJ SHINN

COO LAKEWOOD DIVISION

Lakewood, NJ

Testimonials
What Our Customers Say!​​
We work with the best in the industry. They trust us to offer services to improve safety, develop employee operating skills and the betterment of leadership management for a smoother run business.
Certified Signal Person
"Great training, Program was very informative. Staff was knowledgable and explained everything very well. Everyone that I spoke to was very glad that attended this class. One of the most challenging things was learning how to use the proper cables and rope slings. Good teachers, positive environment and hands-on training." Indeed user - December 16, 2019 - Certified Signal Person
National Rifle Association
"I attribute any and all leadership skills I have to Tony Caldarelli." Jennifer Craig-Brewster - Director, Women's Leadership Forum, National Rifle Association
Macallan Communications
"Making the complex simple, is hard; unless you're Tony Caldarelli. Many train, few do it in a way that lasts. Tony Caldarelli makes a lasting impression." Jim Murtha, President, Macallan Communications
Rigger Level II
"Our class size was small but the instructor still took his time to make sure everyone understood the material. Never felt rushed to practice our knots and rigger equipment setups. Clean facility with a lot of local options for lunch. Even got shirt for completing the class. Good teachers, positive environment, and hands-on training." Indeed User - March 20, 2020 - Rigger Level II
NCCCO TLL Certificate
"Good teachers, affordable, helpful career services, good career preparation, hands-on training. Good combo of classroom and practical applications." Indeed User - June 22, 2019 - NCCCO TLL Certificate
Rigger Level I Certification
"Good combination of classroom and hands-on training. Instructors were very professional and very experienced. Facilities were clean and well organized. The material given during class was very useful and easy to understand." Indeed User - September 29, 2019, Rigger Level I Certifications
Crane Certification
"Excellent in class training and hands-on experience. Knowledgeable and efficient teachers with industry experience. Willing to help others regardless of their prior skill level. Good teachers, helpful career services, positive environment, good career preparation and hands-on training." Indeed User - July 30, 2020 - Crane Certification
Glenn O. Hawker Construction
"Tony Caldarelli is the most naturally talented trainer that I know. " Jon Miller, Training Manager, Glenn O. Hawker Construction
Crane Certification
"Did a good job developing my skills and helping me with training." Indeed User - May 16, 2020 - Crane Certification
TSS, TLL, LBC
"The classroom time was a good experience, we spent a lot of time going over understanding charts and other materials. The instructors made sure that everyone understood the material. They were able to do a better job in my opinion because they all had career with cranes and knew them very well and are still actively involved with them." Indeed User - February 14, 2019 - TSS, TLL, LBC
Crane Certification
"The first couple of days will be spent in the classroom learning all the aspects of the crane, practice tests are given to help with progress. The rest of the week. Mornings will be in the classroom and afternoons will be practicing on the crane you will be tested on. Written tests are on the final day in the morning. Practical test is given immediately following. Bring Hard Hat and Work Boots." Indeed User - March 13, 2019 - Crane Certification

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Leadership and Organizational Development Services
"Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes."
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Peter Drucker

Are you getting the results you want from your team and the leaders you supervise?

Are all of your people performing at their best?

Would you like to improve the performance of your team but don’t have the time to do it?

Do you wish that you or the leaders you supervise were more confident, effective leaders?

  • Convenient:

    We deliver training in a manner that best meets your needs and has the least impact on operations.

  • Knowledgable:

    Our instructors are not only experienced in teaching leadership, but are also leaders in military, education and industry.

  • Focused:

    We teach simple, fundamental truths on how to be a good leader and give tools to help the participants utilize those truths.

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4 cCc Locations

MEADVILLE, PA
Corporate Headquarters
11139 Cutter Rd, Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 333-9600 | tf. (877) 933-9600
f. (814) 336-3333

 

SPRING HILL, TN
4152 Joe Peay Rd, Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 540-8508

 

DOWNINGTOWN, PA
794 Southwind Ln, Downingtown, PA 19335
(814) 350-2492

 

LAKEWOOD, NJ
1600 Ocean Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 364-1088

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