“It’s a great equalizer for the crane owner to be able to deliver a lift plan that both appears, delivers and illustrates state-of-the-art planning and data,” said Pat Collins, director, product marketing, Link-Belt Cranes. With millions of configuration options, this evolving technology is a critical part of a successful and safe lift. Lift planning software is a necessary step when planning picks. However, it’s not a game and the stakes are high and very real.