Abstract: An insert for lifting and leveling a precast concrete slab is provided. The insert includes a sleeve that extends through the concrete slab and has two distinct threaded portions on an inner surface of the sleeve. This configuration allows a lifting bolt to be positioned into an upper end of the sleeve to lift the concrete slab, and a different-sized leveling bolt to be positioned in the sleeve to selectively elevate or raise part of the concrete slab relative to a ground surface.

Abstract: An improved lifting insert for provision within a concrete panel or other structural member is provided. The lifting insert comprises a base member, a lifting or contact member, and a plurality of members extending perpendicular to the base member to provide enhanced pull-out capacity for the insert. The lifting or contact member comprises a contact point for receiving a lifting device and for transferring force to a remainder of the insert.