
6 Harmful Pruning Methods for Trees
Tree pruning is the selective removal of branches, buds, and roots from a tree. Pruning is a common and necessary form of tree maintenance that can be beneficial or detrimental to a tree’s health depending on the location and quantity of the cuts.
Is Lichen on Trees Harmful?
Lichens are fascinating organisms. Their layered textures and various colors often add a mysterious charm to trees. But not everyone is a fan.
JLG EC600AJ Electric Boom Lift
The 60-foot EC600AJ JLG articulating boom lift is a battery-electric unit with an unrestricted platform capacity of 550 pounds and a restricted capacity of 750 pounds. It achieves a 27-foot 1-inch up-and-over height in multiple positioning configurations. Versatility is further enhanced by a 130-degree jib articulation range (+70, -60 degrees) and 400-degree non-continuous swing. Outreach is 36 feet.

Ground Protection Made Easy: How SlatTrax Can Transform Event Rental Setup
When it comes to tent and outdoor event setup, rental customers often worry about protecting the ground where their celebrations take place. To address those concerns, event rental contracts may include requirements for ground protection.

Sennebogen makes sustainable moves
Sustainability and cost were key factors when eight large new materials handling machines had to be shipped from Germany to the USA. Manufacturer Sennebogen in Straubing needed to get an order of new large machines from its factory, via Antwerp in Belgium, to Charleston, South Carolina. It enlisted specialist heavy logistics company Karl Gross from Regensburg for the job.
Terex launches new luffing jib tower crane
New CTL 702-32 designed to offer safer and faster project completion. Terex Tower Cranes has introduced the CTL 702-32, a new luffing jib tower crane with an emphasis on control, safety, and efficiency, to transform the way construction sites operate, enabling safer and faster project completion.
Self-Erecting Tower Cranes Market Set to Reach $1.35 Billion by 2031
According to a new report from The Insight Partners, the global self-erecting tower cranes market is projected to reach $1.35 billion by 2031. This impressive growth is attributed to the ongoing surge in construction activities, rapid urbanization and significant investments in public and private infrastructure projects.

Tree Climber Techniques: ULTIMATE THROWLINE!
Perfect your throwline game thru the aid of this video! Throwline is an essential tool in all of the tree care industry, and can be a make or break your climb that day. In this video we cover the necessary fundamentals and how-to isolate a throw weight with the assist of the double-bag technique. Practice makes perfect!
Rising To The Challenge
One of the biggest challenges facing high rise construction or maintenance works in urban areas is the limited ground space available to work from. Because of this there has been a notable shift in mentality amongst forward-thinking developers and contactors, with, in many cases, solutions to work with these limitations taking priority over value engineering and budgets.

Dirt Perfect Success: Mike Simon's Tips to Starting and Building a Successful Business
Michael “Mike” Simon says there’s no secret to starting and building a successful business; he’s done it three times. Two of those businesses were partnerships. One was building high-efficiency, high-end homes. The other was a property investment venture. He exited both of those to give full focus to his third enterprise, Simon’s Concrete & Excavating, in 2007. He offers two fundamentals for success: “First, the right work ethic plus motivation equals success. Second, don’t chase the money. Chase your dreams and the money will take care of itself.”

Urban Trees Need Special Pruning to Grow Tall and Strong
Identifying a dominant leader and cutting away any competing leaders when a tree is young will allow it to grow more robustly and live longer, said a local certified arborist.
There is a difference between trees that grow in a forest and trees that grow in your yard.

From Carpenter to Model Maker
What began over ten years ago as a hobby involving a small wooden boat has now become Irishman John Murphyʼs main profession.

Caterpillar Unveils Next Gen Cat Telehandler Models
Caterpillar Inc. has launched its next generation of Cat telehandlers, designed to meet the needs of both retail and rental customers.

TikTok-viral crane operator shows how he cooks and works 40 metres up in the sky
Crane operator Fadly Ahmad is popular on TikTok, with more than 40,400 followers.

January's Mental Wellness Month: Supporting Mental Health in Construction
January's Mental Wellness Month urges construction industry to prioritize mental health. Strategies include promoting open communication, encouraging work-life balance, mental health training, professional support, physical well-being initiatives, and fostering positive workplace culture.

How Machine Technology Supports Productivity, Safety
The article discusses how GPS, automation, and assistive technology in machines improve safety and productivity. Features like GPS tracking, automation in task control, and assistive tools for operators enhance efficiency and ensure safer work environments. Technology supports operators' growth and training, leading to higher profits and lower costs in the long run.

How the Utility Industry is Recruiting the Next Generation of Workers
How acute is the need for new workers in the utility industry? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (USBLS), the raw numbers aren’t high but the percentage of expected growth is staggering.

Palfinger's new remote control
Austrian crane and aerial lift manufacturer Palfinger is scheduled to launch a new P6 Radio Remote Controller for its TEC (‘Technology’) loader cranes from January 2025.
Created in collaboration with Scanreco the controller is said to complement the Palcom P7 controller and complete the TEC range consisting of 11 models between 23.5 and 124.8 tonnes.
Pine Trees Winter Care Tips
Winter can be a challenging season for trees, especially pines and other conifers. Understanding how these trees respond to the cold and what they need in winter helps to keep them surviving and thriving. In this blog, we’ll touch on some fascinating facts about pine trees and conifers, along with tips on tree health care to prep them for winter.
Crane operator unearths 500-year-old sewage pit in Netherlands. See rare items inside
While working at a plaza in the Netherlands, a crane operator noticed a beehive-like structure reemerging from the dirt. It turned out to be a 500-year-old sewage pit with several rare wooden items inside.