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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.
Monumental moves: inside some of 2024’s complex rigging and transport operations
Complicated jobs often require a long list of highly specialized equipment.
The future of crane operator training: technology, safety and efficiency trends
Industry experts explore the latest trends in operator training, blending traditional methods with virtual reality and simulators.
SPMT market is propelled by infrastructure projects
The SPMT market is strong because users keep finding highly creative solutions using these versatile machines.
Building the future: SC&RF’s 2024 workforce report
Continued member support for SC&RF fuels future success.
My Crane Career goes live
What is MyCraneCareer.org? NCCCO Foundation’s T.J. Cantwell answered all our questions about this innovative new program.
Friday round up: Tower cranes, TopLift 2024 and telecrawlers
A summary of the lead stories in the Crane & Transport Briefing 30 September to 4 October 2024.
Exploring the expanding market for telescopic crawler cranes
While the market for telecrawlers is consistent, there are plenty of opportunities to evolve.
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 
What can be done to solve the global cladding crisis?
What can be done to solve the global cladding crisis?
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 
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