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Construction and COVID-19: rolling news update

KHL journalists are reporting on how the COVID-19 outbreak is impacting the construction industry worldwide

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COVID-19 to wipe 4% off construction equipment production
Off-Highway Research estimates that factory closures and national lock-downs will lead to a drop in global equipment production of 43,000 machines
IC50 call for entries
Entry to International Cranes and Specialized Transport magazine’s annual IC50 listing, which ranks the world’s largest crane companies, is now open
RIP: Tim Watson
We regret to report the death of Tim Watson, technical consultant at the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) in the UK
VIDEO: five challenges facing Maxim during COVID-19
D.Ann Shiffler Editor of ACT talks to Frank Bardonaro, Chief Operating Officer, Maxim CraneWorks
Kobelco for Nordic Crane
It was straight to work for Nordic Crane’s new 135 tonne Kobelco crawler crane with luffing jib
Cummins cuts pay
US-based engine supplier reduces salaries in response to drop in demand

Sarens Transports the Iconic Foxtrot Submarine for Recycling

Sarens worked with Struijk Groep to transport the 90m long Foxtrot submarine in the Netherlands

Sarens Transports the Iconic Foxtrot Submarine for Recycling

Sarens worked with Struijk Groep to transport the 90m long Foxtrot submarine in the Netherlands

Wim Sarens on COVID-19

Sarens said the great majority of its projects worldwide were still open and that it hoped to see restrictions on other sites being lifted

Double digit rise at Liebherr

Another record year for Liebherr as sales rise more than 11%

Ainscough Crane Hire virus update

Key Worker status assigned to Ainscough Crane Hire for Critical National Infrastructure assets

Challenges of COVID-19 on crane and rigging

D.Ann Shiffler talked to Maxim CraneWorks COO Frank Bardonaro about how his company is addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.

Liebherr Nifty lift

A Niftylift MEWP was hoisted over a roof by a Liebherr truck crane for the construction of a primary school gymnasium

US coronavirus relief package now covers self-employed contractors

The recently enacted CARES Act provides unemployment benefits to independent contractors

Allelys delivers for Hornsea

Large Hornsea Wind Farm components delivered by Allelys Group

Cometto boosts Nippon Express

Total Cometto payload capacity at Nippon Express reaches 3,400 tonnes

Wind power giants close Spanish factories

Vestas and Siemens shutter facilities as government imposes stronger virus measures

Broshuis suspends production

Manufacturing put on hold due to to Covid-19 at the Broshuis specialized trailer factory in the Netherlands

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SC&RA News

Tech on the move: SC&RA news February 2020

The impact of new technology on the specialized transport industry will define the next decade. Mike Chalmers reports

Aware of the cold: SC&RA comment February 2020

Workforce safety is a top-of-the-list priority for industry companies around the world, as it should be. While much focus is placed on technical acumen, there’s still a lot to be said for operating safely in various types of weather.

All things slings: SC&RA news January 2020

A recent SC&RA webinar gave the audience an inside look at lifting slings and other rigging hardware. Mike Chalmers reports

Virtual reality shaping the future: SC&RA comment January 2020

Merging real-world industry training and virtual reality has all but overlapped in recent years

WCTS presentation videos

Video recordings of the presentations at the 2019 World Crane and Transport Summit now available

Show time looms: SC&RA news December 2019

ConExpo is on the horizon and SC&RA is sponsoring 16 educational sessions at the construction show in Las Vegas. Mike Chalmers reports

Features

Folding towers: self erection selection

Higher load capacities is the predominant trend among the latest slew of self erectors, writes Christian Shelton

ConExpo 2020 guide from International Cranes and Specialized Transport

What you need to know about the crane and transport exhibitors at this year’s ConExpo, the big show for the industry in North America

Heavy lifting: First choice

A series of offshore and onshore firsts comprise the core of this month’s feature. Christian Shelton reports

SPMT: Propelled to fame

A look at the latest SPMT equipment updates and some of the ways in which Mammoet and ALE are utilising this important specialized transport tool. Christian Shelton reports

Rough terrain cranes: Pick and mix

A depressed oil and gas sector translates into a slow market for rough terrain crane manufacturers. Christian Shelton reports

Below the hook: Raising awareness

Safety is a key focus for below the hook equipment manufacturers. Responsibility, however, also needs to be taken by end users. Christian Shelton reports

Manitex addresses Covid-19

Crane maker Manitex International updates investors in response to the evolving Covid-19 virus pandemic

Wind energy guide published

New best practice guide produced by ESTA aims to cut onshore wind farm accidents

Huisman to build 1,600 tonne crane

Third offshore wind installation crane for Japan to be built by Dutch crane builder Huisman

Teufelberger-Redaelli to reopen

Rope production to restart at Austria and Italy-based manufacturer in wake of Coronavirus

Exclusive: how is China’s construction equipment sector recovering?

Beijing-based SHI Yang, Director of Research at Off-Highway Research China, on how China’s construction equipment market is recovering

Tower cranes and the coronavirus

Advice from CPA on what to do with tower cranes left unattended for months as sites close due to coronavirus

New federal guidance suggests US construction could continue

Appeals from construction officials appear to be heeded as new guidelines more strongly support work on US sites

Liebherr statement on Coronavirus

Production suspended and other measures to slow spread of virus

European construction: ‘Urgent measures required during COVID-19’

Joint statement by 15 sector bodies calls for help to protect workers and support business

Manitowoc and Covid-19 update

Pandemic impact changes outlook at crane maker Manitowoc

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KHL Events News

Hannover Messe rescheduled
Major annual German industrial show postponed until July in response to Coronavirus situation
Tower Cranes North America programme finalised
Final speakers and programme completed for TCNA conference in Miami on 22 and 23 June 2020
New speakers for Tower Cranes North America
Mike Heacock, Kenneth Simonson and Mike Walsh confirmed for TCNA conference on 23 June

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