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IPAF warns of dangers around festive decorations
Association provides tips to ensure seasonal decorations are put up and taken down safely 
New Doosan Portable Power launches
Releases include Stage V compliant and rental-friendly compressors, generators and light towers
Robbins Crossover XRE breaks record as World’s fastest TBM
Turkish TBM breaks through completing Esme-Salihli Railway Tunnel
Hilti acquires jobsite tech platform
Acquisition of Fieldwire will drive productivity on construction sites to a wider global market 
Which companies top this year’s ICm20?
Never has there been more upheaval in our ICm20 ranking of the world’s largest crane manufacturers and it is up again, for the fourth consecutive year. 
Covid pandemic has accelerated digital transformation
Majority of heavy industry leaders say they have delivered up to five years’ worth of change around digital transformation in 18 months 
How these companies are leading a resurgence for RT cranes
The range of projects that use rough terrain cranes is vast. With new models recently launched and the market showing signs of resurgence, these cranes are ready for action. Niamh Marriott reports
10% drop in construction emissions misleading says report
Lockdowns and slowing economies have reduced CO2, not decarbonising measures
How concrete is evolving in the race to Net Zero
As one of the most widely used human-made materials, concrete has long played a vital role in construction and is quickly evolving
Xylem Rental Solutions expands product range
Compact adaptive mixer is targeted at water utility companies to help manage wastewater treatment
US$12 billion in orders for WeBuild due to infrastructure demand
Major Italian-based contractor sees orders in first nine months top US$12 billion
Another electric Liebherr crawler crane
The 160 tonne LR 1160.1 unplugged is the next electric crawler crane to be announced by manufacturer Liebherr
Podcast - IRN talks telematics with Danfoss Power Solutions
Ivan Teplyakov Development Manager, Connected Solutions at mobile hydraulics supplier Danfoss Power Solutions, says telematics are increasingly used in rental to monitor and optimise equipment use. IRN Editor Belinda Smart spoke with him to find out more.
Why Keltbray signed up to the Climate Pledge
Kiro Tamer, Keltbray’s head of environmental sustainability, speaks to D&Ri ahead of today’s COP26 carbon emissions debate
Why ‘The Great Resignation’ hit Construction
How firms are struggling to recruit the skills they need to capitalise on a post-pandemic boom
Another zero emissions autonomous mining partnership for Cat
Caterpillar and Newmont Corporation to work on development and implementation of all-electric autonomous mining system
People on the move: 5 new rental and equipment appointments
We bring you a roundup of the latest new appointments in the rental and equipment sectors
IRN webinar recording: cybersecurity and equipment rental
View the full IRN webinar on cybersecurity, featuring speakers from Loxam, Ritchie Bros and Palfinger
Warning for rental on telematics cybersecurity
Rental companies need to be aware or cybersecury risks associated with telematics and IoT systems
Top 10 ‘best places’ in the world for construction workers
Which countries rank highest across the world as the best place for construction workers?
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