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15 types of cyber attack
What are the specific types of cyber attack that are posing a threat to the construction industry?
How new technology is boosting crane safety
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. 
How wind data can improve tower crane safety and productivity
Windcrane’s Eduardo Estelles will argue at ITC that centralising wind data benefits everyone in the tower crane supply chain
NSC and ITI partner for hazard awareness experience
The National Safety Council (NSC) and Industrial Training International (ITI) team up for VR hazard exam. 
New heavy haul Volvo for Chapman
Derbyshire, UK-based Paul Chapman and Sons has added a Volvo FH16 750 Globetrotter XL heavy haulage tractor to its fleet
UltraWis CEO joins ITC conference line-up
Lior Avitan will be a panellist on the round-table on remote control of tower cranes at ITC in Nice, France on 2 December
Tadano takes on 27 apprentices
Crane manufacturer Tadano has taken on 27 new apprentices at two sites in Germany
ICSA guidance for wind work
New guidance from ICSA on the use of wheeled mobile cranes for wind turbine erection
Australia vaccinates ‘thousands’ of construction workers
New South Wales Government makes Covid vaccines mandatory for workers and construction sites reopen
How construction workers are struggling with poor mental health
Why poor mental health is such a problem in the construction industry, and what we can do to lower suicide rates
Barnhart teams up with ITI Learning Hub
Barnhart has implemented ITI Learning Hub to enhance employee training and learning. 
Action urged on wind project safety
Klaus Meissner speaks out to urge action be taken to improve the safety of wind energy construction and maintenance projects
SC&RA recognizes members through awards program
2021 SC&RA Member Awards spotlight safety and determination.
Operator training and certification: Testing times
Covid 19 has brought both challenges and opportunities to the training sector. Christian Shelton reports
How to calculate the necessary support under a crane
Stay on the side of caution when calculating the necessary support under a crane to ensure all cases of load and pressure can be handled. Keith Anderson explains
DICA and ITI team up for education modules
The courses will focus on ground conditions and preparation when using mobile cranes. 
SC&RA announces Transportation Safety Awards
SC&RA recognizes individuals and companies across the U.S. and Canada who practice transportation safety and meet specific criteria.
Crane and Rigging Safety Award winners announced by SC&RA
Each year, SC&RA recognizes individuals and companies across the U.S. and Canada who practice crane and rigging safety and meet specific criteria.
CM Labs talks training during the Covid 19 pandemic
Julien Richer-Lanciault, product manager at CM Labs, speaks to ICST about training during a pandemic
CM Labs offers RTG training simulator
CM Labs Simulations has launched a simulator training solution for rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) operators. 
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