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Intermat opens in Paris
More than 1,000 exhibitors, with focus on sustainability
Europe’s ageing bridges are crumbling. What can be done to prevent collapses?
Eurobridge Conference highlights major failings in the maintenance and repair of Europe’s transport infrastructure
US Federal Trade Commission votes to ban noncompete agreements
New rule could affect the landscape of the North American equipment rental industry, currently undergoing a wave of consolidation
Clean revolution: Alternative power takes rental equipment by storm
Equipment run by alternative power sources is becoming the norm in an increasing range of applications, presenting fleet owners with an array of efficient options
Nova Permits purchases Secure Specialized
Nova Permits and Pilot Cars has acquired the assets and the integration into its operations of all services offered by Secure Specialized.
Are mild winters helping European construction efficiency?
How a global warming trend is helping winter construction activity
Two engineering firms win role on Canada’s new C$2.7 billion Île d’Orléans Bridge
Engineering and project management companies AtkinsRéalis and TYlin have won a contract as part of the C$2.7 billion (US$2 billion) to build the new Île d’Orléans Bridge.
SC&RA elects 2024-2025 leadership
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association announces its leadership slate for 2024-2025, led by new president J Rozum. 
Former FIEC director general Ulrich Paetzold dies
Former director general of the European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) Ulrich Paetzold passed away on 20 April.
Bechtel: ‘The future of construction is digital’
Bechtel highlights how they are utilising technology on the Cutlass Solar project in Texas, US
Volvo CE launches ‘enhanced’ wheeled loaders
Updated versions of popular models said to come with more intuitive navigation and improved ease-of-use.
China rethinks atomic energy law to focus on nuclear power development
China is set to revise its atomic energy law to promote the development of nuclear power, according to the official Xinhua news agency.
Mott MacDonald to advise on major European battery storage project as revenue hits $3 billion
Engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald is to advise on the construction of one of Europe’s largest battery energy storage projects in the Netherlands.
Construction begins on $12bn Brightline West high-speed rail project
Construction on the $12 billion Brightline West high-speed railway, linking Las Vegas and southern California has officially started.
Maeda names new Canadian dealer
Cropac Equipment will now offer Maeda’s complete line of mini cranes across Ontario.
ALL Crane takes delivery of first five-axle crane
A Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 all-terrain crane is bound for the fleet of the ALL Family of Companies.
Maxim Crane Works names new COO
Starting his career with the company in 1999, Larry Lis has been promoted to chief operations officer.
London’s ‘Super Sewer’ finishes underground construction
A large portion of the civil build is now complete
Sitting down with incoming SC&RA president
J Rozum, operations manager at MSA Delivery Service, will serve as the 2024-2025 Association president. 
Tower cranes for bridge renovation
Tying the tower cranes to the bridge was one of several challenges on this upgrade and refurb job in Spain
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