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Equipment built to power…and to last
There is good, bad and downright ugly usage of rental equipment in industry and it needs to be more robust than ever to go the distance
Navigating new immigration policies in the construction industry
Joel Dandrea discusses what construction contractors need to know.
Tadano’s Dean Barley: ‘We have some really big surprises in store’
Ambitious and energetic, Tadano’s Dean Barley is ready to take on 2025 and beyond. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
Tower cranes in the news at Bauma China
Part two of ICST’s report from the 2024 Bauma China exhibition covers construction tower cranes
Reflecting on 2024: crane sales defy economic slowdown
Crane sales continued to rise in 2024, despite a slowing growth in the construction market and falling sales of other types of construction equipment.
Cranes at Bauma China come back with a bang
A positive vibe in Shanghai with some eye-opening, stop-you-in-your-tracks mobile cranes redolent of a decade ago
Heavy haul trailer innovations fuel renewable energy and construction growth
The North American trailer market is solid, with demand picking up.
ICm20 2024: Crane manufacturers returned to growth
A welcome return to growth this year follows two years of decline in the combined total sales of the top 20 crane manufacturers in the world
Iconic ‘Shawshank Redemption’ bus finds new home with Landoll’s help
Landoll Trailers hauled the iconic Shawshank Redemption bus to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the film.
How SC&RA shaped the future in 2024: advocacy, engagement and strategic growth
As 2024 comes to a close, the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) reflects on the year
From welder to VP: Ty Hanten’s 37-year journey at Trail King
Ty Hanten is grateful for every step in his career at Trail King. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
Key takeaways from the 2024 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop
Industry leaders converged at the 2024 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop for impactful and educational sessions and networking.
Rate reductions and equipment financing trends: what borrowers should know
Can we expect an interest rate cut in the near term?
Singapore’s access rental market: saturation and price wars
Shawn Ong, COO of Singapore’s largest rental company Galmon, explains the tactics required in a saturated market with a tough economy.
A comprehensive guide to below-the-hook lifters
Henry Brozyna discusses safety and design requirements of below-the-hook lifters.
A closer look at Link-Belt CraneFest: new product demos and milestone celebrations
Hannah Sundermeyer reports from Link-Belt’s 2024 CraneFest celebration in Lexington, KY.
Support documents for mobile crane operation
Two new guides support mobile crane operation. David Duerr, P.E. (ret.) reports.
Inside the Enerpac Experience Days 2024
One of the main attractions of the event was the Enerpac Roadshow Container- a custom-designed, mobile exhibit showcasing a comprehensive range of heavy lifting technologies and industrial tools.
Friday roundup: Breakbulk Americas takeaways | IC Tower Index | specialized rigging | heavy lifting haunts
Lead stories from the Crane and Transport Briefing week beginning 28 October
Graveyard shifts: Barnhart’s eerie lift at Memorial Park Cemetery
In this spooky Site Report, ACT highlights two projects that were certifiably ghostly.
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