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ESTA Awards 2023 shortlist revealed
Find out which companies are the finalists in this year’s ESTA Awards of Excellence contest
The evolution of equipment and manufacturers in the SC&RA
In honor of the the Association’s 75th anniversary, this month spotlights member companies including Link-Belt Cranes, Trail King, Tadano, Kobelco Cranes and Liebherr. 
NCCCO Foundation updates “most similar certifications”
The Foundation has made changes based on new telehandler certification availability. 
Can tech layoffs bridge the labor gap in construction?
The workforce distruption is a potential boon for the construction sector.
The evolution of SC&RA’s Specialized Transportation Symposium
Many of the modern achievements within the specialized transportation industry are the result of relationships born within the Symposium.
US construction pay growth outstrips rest of private sector
 US construction workers now earn 18% more per hour than in the private sector as a whole
Looking back at two founding SC&RA members
Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental and Dobson Industrial are two representatives of the original eight members. 
Rental association CPA appoints new chief
UK’s Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) announces successor to Kevin Minton
What were the industry highlights of 2022?
SC&RA reflects on the major milestones of the last year in crane, rigging and transportation sectors. 
Moving forward with cranes in Mexico
Mexican crane and lifting association AGEDI held its seventh international congress in the Riviera Maya
Concern grows over transport bureaucracy in Germany
European transport and crane association backs campaign for reform of Germany’s transport permit system
A first timers’ guide to SC&RA Job of the Year entry
Mike Lins, engineering manager at Vic’s Crane & Heavy Haul has developed a manual for beginners.
Call to amend plans for safe parking areas
EU parking area plans should consider needs of women drivers and abnormal transports
Taking a closer look at the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation
SC&RF fourth quarter bookends industrious 2022.
Restrictive regulations in Italy
Frustration is growing in Italy at illogical and inefficient permit regulations
Over 90% of construction firms struggling to hire workers
New study in the US shows that construction workforce shortages are ‘severe’
SC&RF names 2022 scholarship winners
The Foundation has announced recipients of its collegiate scholarship program and vocational/technical scholarships.
Who’s in SC&RA’s newest “4 Under 40” class?
SC&RA spotlights the latest up-and-comers of the industry’s next generation.
Materials and labour shortage impacts US construction
Officials told ‘addressing labour and materials shortages will boost construction spending”
Controversy over Skanska loader crane ban
Industry association warns of far-reaching consequences for contractor’s hydraulic truck loader crane ban
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