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Infrastructure update: Major U.S. bridge and highway projects in progress
Infrastructure projects often require multiple cranes and super innovative lifting and rigging plans.
Police review British crane embargoes
Review welcomed as restrictions on when cranes can use the roads seriously hampers rental companies in the UK
The art, science and economics of a lift plan
ACT convened a panel of lift planning professionals to discuss the evolution of lift planning and how they have become a business mainstay.
Why passion is key to growth: ALL’s Sam Moyer on the tower crane industry
ALL’s Sam Moyer provides crucial advice on navigating industry trends and challenges in the tower crane industry
Interview: Former Home Depot exec on his new role with BigRentz
Matt Schweickert recently joined the board of directors at BigRentz, hoping to help the construction and rental industries continue to evolve and take advantage of greater efficiencies through digital tools 
China’s construction sector in 6 charts
The state of play in China’s construction industry, expressed in 6 charts
Data centre construction is hitting new heights but capacity fears loom
Data centre builds continue to be a red hot sub-sector of the construction industry 
Accelera’s Wilson on new JV, the future of BE commercial vehicles in North America
The developments are significant for industry adoption of BE solutions in North America.
What are the latest developments in quarrying equipment?
The quarrying sector is pushing ahead with the development of many innovative features and solutions
Exclusive interview: XCMG chairman highlights the changing Chinese market
XCMG is China’s largest construction OEM by sales. Mr. Yang Dongsheng, chairman of XCMG, sat down with Andy Brown to talk about the changing Chinese market, export plans, electric equipment and heavy construction robots
Power Briefing recap: week of Aug. 19
Battery supply chain uncertainty, states to take regulatory lead and a truck recall for a component snafu.
Street Smarts: More than 11,000 Trucks Recalled
A serious steering issue has sparked a recall of thousands of medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
States to take lead in regulatory environment post-Chevron
State actions will lead to “an entirely different body of regulatory law.”
Zoomlion on its battery electric technology
Julian Buckley visited Chinese machine OEM Zoomlion at Intermat 2024 to find out more about their battery-electric technology.
Why embracing green technologies can save you money
The industry is embracing new eco-technologies and adopting sustainable practices, and it’s proving to be cost-effective 
Tariffs, U.S. elections cause uncertainty for battery supply chains
The tariffs coupled with other uncertainties are making some companies look more closely at their existing supply chains.
European dealers weigh the benefits of buying Chinese EV equipment
Dutch equipment dealer Kemp Groep says trade wars and far-right climate scepticism will not deter it from investing in Chinese electric earthmovers
Power Briefing recap: week of Aug. 12
On-highway EV hurdles, off-highway HMI and telematics and EV equipment TCO
Mastering tower crane services: a guide to this specialized field
Tower crane service providers are critical players in the tower crane sector.
TCO and the life of an electric machine
Italy’s Flash Battery has published details covering total cost of ownership of machines with various powertrain types.
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