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Industry experts offer insights into what digital tech can offer today’s construction businesses

Below the hook lifting devices help ensure safe and reliable load transport, reducing the risk to equipment and workers, especially when moving unusual sizes and shapes or heavy loads

An interview with Patrick N Stafford, Stafford Crane Group CEO, had been in the works for some time before an acquisition by this specialist crane business finally precipitated action. 

Chris Sleight, Off Highway Research managing director, spoke to Niamh Marriott, ICST deputy editor, about the latest report, Global Mobile Crane Fleets

CM Labs’ new simulator teaches operators how to deploy and use a digger derrick attachement

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. 

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

The 160 tonne LR 1160.1 unplugged is the next electric crawler crane to be announced by manufacturer Liebherr

How firms are struggling to recruit the skills they need to capitalise on a post-pandemic boom

Eight companies took home the big prize for the crane, rigging and specialized transportation industry.

Sales, orders and the backlog were all up strongly but a loss of $200,000 was posted for the quarter.

What are the specific types of cyber attack that are posing a threat to the construction industry?

Move allows Ritchie Bros to offer parts and service support to customers on behalf of dealers and OEM partners

The goal of this relationship is to introduce a strong presence of TransWorld’s crane related products to the east coast of the United States and give an improved representation of TransMaster Trailers on the West Coast by providing a sales and service facility in the Las Vegas, Nevada area.

Tadano’s Ingo Schiller explains the status of Tadano’s brand consolidation and new product roll out.

The range features a series of pick and carry cranes with lift capacities ranging from 17 to 44 tons

Sophistication in destruction might sound like a contradiction in terms but precision and a light touch, delivered courtesy of cranes and lifting equipment, have their place in demolition

Safety on site is paramount. A key element is the latest hardware and software, some already in use, and some still in development, assisting crane operators to safely do their job. 

A period of spectacular lifts and plenty of wind farm investment suggest the offshore industry will continue to remain strong post-pandemic. Niamh Marriott reports

Giancarlo Montanari has been appointed to business line leader for Terex rough terrain cranes.