Crane operators have more responsibility on a jobsite than just operating the crane. A recent article by Curtis Moore of Fisher Phillips, published by Construction Executive, addresses six best practices for crane safety.

1. Select the right equipment

2. Know what is overhead

3. Have a proper base for operating

4. Know what is under the load and around the crane

5. Conduct routine equipment checks and maintenance

Another year, and arboricultural operations are still among the leading industrial activities for fatal and nonfatal injuries. Compared to all industries, tree workers have at least 15 times the fatality rate (Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020a) and three times the nonfatal rate (BLS 2018). You might take some comfort in the nonfatal rate being “only” three times that of all industries, but consider its meaning. Our incidents are so severe that we die.

The advent of larger aircraft carrying more and more passengers has increased the impact of a serious or fatal incident. As a result, the focus on doing anything and everything possible to avoid such incidents and keep passengers safe has grown exponentially, to the point where aviation is probably the most demanding and safety orientated of all industries.

Wednesday saw the opening day of the UK’s annual Executive Hire Show, held for the first time since 2020. The event was well stocked with products including a fair range of mini cranes, aerial work platforms and lifting gear, as well as business service suppliers including the major rental software providers. It even played host to a brand new aerial lift manufacturer - Metal and Modular.

In the Philippines a cable-stayed bridge is being built to join the islands of Cebu and Mactan.

Once completed the bridge will span approximately 650 metres and be supported by two of 150 m towers. To help build the bridge two Comansa 21LC660 flat-top tower cranes (36-tonne version) are being used.

Determining the right sized crane pad is not always an easy task. There are many factors that come into play, which is why the Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) released advice on how to calculate the right size of pads. Cranes and Lifting magazine recently reported on this topic.

2022 is a great time to be searching for a job in the construction industry. Demand for new projects remains high, along with openings for new positions, whether you are new to the industry or a veteran looking for a change of pace. No matter your specialty or experience, these are the best U.S. cities for the construction industry in 2022.

To this point in our series, we’ve discussed the components of a plant-health-care program – the science, training, credentials and more. In this article, we’ll zero in on the business of marketing and selling PHC.

According to those spoken with for this article and for previous parts of this series, marketing and selling PHC is similar in many ways to selling almost anything – you need to convey the value of the product and services you offer. You do this by being knowledgeable, communicating this knowledge well, being trustworthy and providing top-notch service. And, as with all sales, it is a numbers game.

Liebherr unveils 300 tonne class LTM 1300-6.3 which can travel on roads with 90 metre telescopic boo

The LTM 1300-6.2 is Liebherr’s latest 300 tonne class all terrain crane. The company says that it is the first crane to carry a 90 metre telescopic boom with an axle load of just 12 tonnes

In this video, we are going to be going over proper Personal Protective Equipment, commonly known as PPE. There are 7 mandatory steps to take before you begin any tree work.

The Ghost One ships in five flight cases assembles quickly and can be mounted on nearly “anything with four wheels or a rudder” says Top Crane. According to the company, the Ghost One joystick interface is intuitive and simple, designed for the most demanding professional. “Grasp the controls and get the shot at max speed, on the pavement or off” the company states.

You have to really understand how people learn and how important that is when you are teaching safety material,” says Brandy Brown, co-owner with her husband, Dustin, of Blue River Forestry & Tree Care in Boulder County, Colorado.

What if someone told you that the young people who are putting video games at the top of their birthday and holiday lists should also be at the top of your job recruiting list?

When gamers are leveling up in a digital world, their skills that would make them the perfect construction professional are also making their way toward the boss level.

Kentucky, USA-based crane rental company D Crane Rental replaced old and installed new video boards at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, using its new Link-Belt 175-ton (150-tonne) 175|AT all terrain crane.

The new, larger, 30 ft. x 40 ft. (9 x 12 m) video board made of three sections, 10 ft. (3 m) x 40 ft. (12 m), each weigh 4,500 lbs. (2.041 tonnes).

The experts – those who make and sell compact lifts and, ultimately, have to do a lot of the repairs – say causes of the majority of compact-lift “fails,” as the slang goes, boil down to one of two things: operator error or lack of maintenance.

he construction industry had a challenging but positive year in 2021, and the growth of construction technology has been one of the bright spots. With the pandemic forcing faster adoption of technological tools, experts and investors are recognizing the sector's increasing importance. The federal government is also providing an assist, with $100 million designated for contech in the recently signed infrastructure act.

Liebherr claims a world record for its latest model of wheeled mobile telescopic crane.

The six axle LTM 1300-6.3 is claimed as the first crane with a 90 metre telescopic boom and an axle load of 12 tonnes.

Its maximum hoisting height is given as 120 metres. Typical target applications are erecting tower cranes and tall aerials, plus wind turbine maintenance.

When Emma got her drone stuck in a tree while filming the English Bay Barge she might have thought she would never fly it again.

Fortunately for Emma, her dad contacted award-winning arborist Dan Holliday and he stepped 70 feet into the air to rescue it. An arborist for 18 years it was hardly Holliday's first rodeo having rescued many drones and cats from trees around Vancouver.

To work in an environment home only to “birds and climbing creatures” and gain a new perspective on his world: that’s a big part of why Ian Flatters – a man who says he couldn’t imagine having an “office job” – chose tree care as his profession.

People often think fleet management software simply provides a means of more cleanly scheduling jobs, and it certainly accomplishes this. But it goes much deeper. Successfully integrating a fleet management system into your operation touches every aspect of your business, internally and externally. It affects maintenance, dispatch, workers in the field, accounting and even interaction with customers and suppliers. It will save time and make you operate more efficiently, all while adding value to your customers and enhancing safety.