Two 220-ton smart cranes helped complete the 283-meter tower of China’s Lugu Lake Grand Bridge, using collision prevention, wind monitoring, load-based speed control, and remote operation to position massive sections in difficult mountain conditions. What stood out is that the same manufacturer also customized cranes for Istanbul’s 380-meter Central Bank tower, where crews reportedly completed one floor every five days. Could intelligent control and remote maintenance become just as important as lifting capacity on future megaprojects?