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RISK MANAGEMENT: Under pressure
Bill Smith discusses the hazards of wind pressure. 
Wind is an invisible tyrant in crane operation
Wind is a constant challenge in crane operations.
Cultivating young talent is crucial for labour shortage
Lift & Move USA continues to gain momentum.
SC&RA unveils Severe Weather Guidelines for the Crane & Rigging Industry
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association announces the publication of Severe Weather Guidelines for the Crane & Rigging Industry. SC&RA reports exclusively. 
SC&RA unveils Severe Weather Guidelines for the Crane & Rigging Industry
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association announces the publication of Severe Weather Guidelines for the Crane & Rigging Industry. SC&RA reports exclusively. 
Righting ‘My Lady’ after Hurricane Irma damage
Lifting and moving a 1990 Hatteras damaged during Hurricane Irma required expert rigging. Mary Kanian reports for ACT.
ALL tackles hurricane aftermath
Dismantling a tower crane damaged during Hurricane Irma required expert work by ALL Crane Rental of Florida.
Miami construction sites prepare for Irma
As Hurricane Irma threatens Miami and surrounding areas in the USA, construction companies are scrambling to secure equipment 
Rental industry aids hurricane recovery
Donations are pouring in from associations and rental companies while others focus their efforts on getting equipment and rental items to areas in need
18 dead following crane collapse in southern China
Second devastating construction industry accident in months befalls the country’s Guangdong Province
Fire crane for Reutlingen
The Reutlingen fire brigade in Germany has taken delivery of a four axle, 70 tonne capacity Liebherr LTM 1070 4.2 wheeled mobile telescopic crane
New Tadano for Carpin Autogru
Crane rental company Carpin Autogru in Veneto, Italy, has taken delivery of a Tadano ATF 70G-4 all terrain
Buyer sought for NZ Crane Group
Leading New Zealand mobile crane rental company NZ Crane Group has been put up for sale by its private equity owner of eight years
Cleaning up after Sandy
Clean-up from the Super Storm Hurricane Sandy has required the expertise of crane and rigging companies across the country. D.Ann Shiffler reports
Weather vane your tower crane for Hurricane Irene
Tower crane owners on the US Eastern seaboard are urged to ensure that their cranes are properly set to weather vane safely in light of Hurricane Irene forecast for this weekend (27 and 28 August)
Trees on the road
Abnormal Load Services (International) Ltd. in the UK has transported an unusual cargo for an art project aimed at raising awareness of connections between deforestation and climate change
Worker rigged to crane rescues woman from river
A construction worker rigged to a crane was dipped down into the Des Moines River in Iowa, US, to rescue a woman whose boat had gone over the dam
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