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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.”

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.

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

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

Crane operator Fadly Ahmad is popular on TikTok, with more than 40,400 followers.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Foselev Ardennes lifts 2.3-tonne load at a 90-metre radius to a height of 30 metres at an automotive manufacturing plant in France. “Lifting a 2.3-tonne load at a 90-meter radius to a height of 30 meters calls for a very high-performance crane,” says Christophe Blanchard.

As demand for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) continues to grow in the U.S. and globally, HDD equipment manufacturers have continued to expand their product lines. In many cases, it’s about breaking through barriers to new levels of power and performance. At the same time, advancements in technology have become a given as manufacturers seek to help their customers improve productivity, uptime, and serviceability.

MassDOT secures funding for drone project aiding infrastructure projects; Amherst explores new downtown design standards with consultants to enhance city's aesthetic and functionality.

Knowing bucket capacity and how to read a jib load chart are two critical elements of aerial device operation. While both tasks are straightforward, staying within the allowable capacity of the unit is very important. The platform capacity and material handling capacity provided by the manufacturer are not recommendations – they are absolute maximum capacities that ensure the machine is not overloaded. Overloading equipment can result in overturning or boom failure. Equipment damage may occur, resulting in costly repairs and a shortened, useable life for the aerial device.