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Post-pandemic demand lengthens delivery times for construction equipment
Government stimulus measures following the global pandemic have led to a surge in demand for construction equipment
Used crane demand indicates marketplace recovery
The driving force for buying a used crane is price and availability.
Heavy machinery sales surge at Ritchie Bros. auctions
Increased construction activity and long lead times on new equipment have pushed demand for all types of heavy construction equipment
Boom truck market sees momentum post-pandemic
The boom truck market is on the road to recovery with a few bumps.
Global construction struggles with materials shortages and prices
The post-pandemic availability – and cost – of construction materials is a growing concern
How to navigate supply chain disruptions
Contractors around the country are experiencing supply chain delays and rising material costs. 
China’s stimulus a huge boost for equipment sales
It is estimated that equipment sales would have fallen further if Covid-19 hadn’t occurred
Truck crane market sees recovery
Truck crane demand is rising as OEMs find ways to meet evolving standards.
ARA forecasts equipment rental recovery
Rental revenue expected to exceed peak totals in 2022
Crane industry sees stimulus surge
As the nation emerges from the pandemic, the finance sector is bullish about crane sales.
IC50 call for entries
Entry to our annual IC50 listing, which ranks the world’s largest mobile and crawler crane operating companies, is now open
2021 could see ‘record high’ sales of construction equipment
Market strength such that manufacturers may not be able to keep up with demand in 2021
IC Tower Index: bigger and stronger
As it has for the last five years or more, the 2020 IC Tower Index also shows strong growth. Alex Dahm reports
Tadano unveils 130-ton RT
The Tadano Group has launched the 130 US ton (118 metric ton) capacity GR-1300XL-4 rough terrain crane for the North American market
Buyers market for used cranes
Inventories are up and prices are down.
Fourth quarter results signal strong industry upswing
Profits and revenues of major international equipment producers indicate a robust recovery in the global market
Special Report: 2021 Forecast
Chris Sleight answers pertinent questions about a post-Covid economic picture for the construction industry in 2021.
Construction and Covid-19: rolling news update
KHL journalists are reporting on how the Covid-19 outbreak is impacting construction worldwide
Crane rental confidence survey 2021: Final call for entries
Have your voice heard in our annual crane rental confidence survey and benefit from the results
Industrial crane market persists
While the market for industrial cranes is facing similar challenges as the rest of the equipment industry, OEMs and end-users are optimistic.      
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