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Interview: New IPAF president on what’s next in ensuring safety when working at height
Karel Huisjer, the new president of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), looks at inclusivity, sustainability, globalization and more
Wired differently: Harnessing neurodiverse talent in construction
What skills can people with autism, dyslexia and ADHD bring to the construction sector?
Exam window opens for NDA’s Certified Demolition Supervisor qualification
Industry professionals have until 31 May, 2024, to apply for July certification exam
Manitowoc donates crane simulator to Texas IUOE
The equipment allows students to practice basic crane operations and become more familiar with the controls.
Video: Virtual equipment training in action
Greg Lindsay, Business Developer at Tenstar Simulation runs us through how the company’s virtual simulator practically works 
UK renters recognised at national safety awards
Nixon Hire and Ardent among winners of RoSPA awards
How to save money and get ahead with ‘smart’ project management
Stay ahead with ‘smart project management’
Korean chipmaker investing US$4bn into US AI facility
A South Korea-based company will expand into this US state
How do you future proof your rental business?
Joel Särkkä, CIO of Renta Group, offers his recipe
Liebherr unveils electric wheeled loader assembly hall designed using VR
Liebherr used virtual reality to design a new assembly space
Will Biden’s executive order expanding apprenticeships help labour shortages?
Biden administration released the order to encourage more apprenticeship paths
4 women leading the charge in industry
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, here are four women working to inspire change in equipment rental and related fields
Does this US state have too much construction activity?
Projects are springing up in this American locale, but are there enough workers?
Thousands of construction workers ‘falsely’ certified by safety school
DA’s office alleges a company gave safety certificates without training, leading to the death of one worker
Local authority building control ‘will cease’ in April amid lack of registered surveyors, UK government warned
Letter from LABC warns UK government that trouble getting enough building control professionals registered by the 6 April deadline means local authority building control ‘will cease’.
Construction trade association creates AI guide for contractors
ABC’s AI guide was released earlier this month and features tips to navigating the new technology
‘Lego’ project wins innovation awards for first US build
Company’s modular build in Florida wins two global awards
US construction company fined after heat illness kills worker
An Alabama, US, contractor was cited for the heat illness death that claimed a 33-year-old worker.
From playroom to construction site, company creates ‘real-life Lego kit’
Renco’s composite blocks were used to a build a 96-unit residential building in Florida, US
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