Modern equipment and technology are giving utility workers a huge helping hand when it comes to safe digging. But there still is no substitute for thorough project planning and communication, worker training, and an overall commitment to jobsite safety.

Gantry cranes come in all shapes and sizes. Correction: Gantry cranes come in all sizes. The shapes, however, are all the same. Julian Champkin reports.

Construction sites are evolving, using new and smart technology to go greener than ever before. Niamh Marriott reports. As the wider construction industry focuses more on being sustainable, new technology is playing a key role in reducing its environmental impact. From cranes that use electric power to smarter ways of handling materials and monitoring efficiency, these innovations are making a big difference.

UK based LMS has introduced the T24-HK-S, a new all in one handheld display that combines multiple load measuring units into a single display. It connects to all types of wireless load measuring equipment including load cells, shackles and line monitors, replacing the need for separate displays for each type.

Routine crane inspections, essential for several reasons, prevent downtime, enable efficient equipment operation and, perhaps most importantly, help ensure jobsite safety for operators and crews. The benefits, value, practices and technologies that facilitate effective crane inspections were the subject of recent conversations with two crane service experts, including: Jason Mackenzie, president, Select Crane Sales, LLC and Kevin Perkins, parts & service manager, Reynolds Equipment.

Fire season is around the corner, and with warming climates, it arrives earlier every year. If you live in fire-prone areas or the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI), it’s crucial to be prepared and take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from wildfires. Managing your trees and creating defensible space can significantly reduce wildfire risks. By doing so, you can become part of a Firewise Community and enjoy its many benefits.

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — If you’re anything like me, seeing once towering trees chopped down can be sad. But in this episode of On The Clock with Natalie McCain, I reach new heights with North Texas Tree Experts as I learn how dangerous dead trees can be and how many problems can arise from them.

Engineered Cribbing Timbers Clean Up Job Site Material Storage. There’s a reason it’s called jobsite “housekeeping.” Nobody likes to walk in the front door and step over a pile of shoes. Planning an efficient laydown yard should make it easy for various equipment and trades to get in and out of the jobsite. And suppliers could tell stories until the cows come home about materials shortages that were actually just “lost” on the jobsite somewhere. Kinda like those mysterious missing car keys!

William Hackett integrated RFID chips, which use NFC technology, into the assembly tags, allowing users to access key product details by scanning the tag with their mobile phones. UK-based lifting and rigging solutions supplier William Hackett is expanding its offering by integrating RFID technology into its Hack8 and Hack10 chain sling assembly tags.

The crane is currently on the Garda HQ site in Portlaoise- can you spot your house? A construction worker working on Portlaoise's new Garda Station has posted an amazing video to social media.

With the first battery-powered rough terrain cranes hitting the North American market this year, manufacturers and customers are watching closely to see how sales perform. But electric alternatives really compete with diesel machines which are becoming increasingly efficient and pushing the boundaries of lifting capacity? Lucy Barnard reports.

It’s no secret there’s a labor shortage in construction, and a new report indicates that the average age of workers in the industry continues to rise. The average age of construction workers increased 1.2% from 41.6 to 42.1 from 2011 to 2023, according to CPWR’s recently released “Aging and Retirement Trends in the Construction Industry” report.

For construction contractors, electric heavy equipment of all shapes and sizes on job sites is no longer a distant concept – it’s here and accelerating. With major brands producing a variety of electric heavy equipment, quietly digging, lifting and hauling will become an increasingly common sight.

The tech behind safe material movement in metal fabrication facility. According to recent statistics from OSHA, more than 30,000 fork truck accidents resulting in serious injury occur annually in the U.S.

Ashleigh Kaliszuk, the owner/operator of Construct YEG is one of the few construction photographers in Canada. “I founded Construct YEG a year-and-a-half ago, although my first commercial shoot was in 2020,” says Kaliszuk. “I work mostly in Edmonton and area but have worked, and will work, anywhere.”

Components weighing up to 1,300 tonnes lifted and moved across mine in Chile. Chilean state-owned copper mining company Codelco commissioned Dutch heavy lift and load specialist Mammoet to move a crusher, and associated parts, a distance of 4.5km across a mine near the city of Calama.

Outrigger pads and ground protection product maker DICA has expanded its LevelRight Outrigger Pad product line to four sizes, including 12-inch, 24-inch, 30-inch and 35-inch. The LevelRight pad was first introduced in 2024.

The construction industry is increasingly adopting wearable technologies to enhance safety, efficiency and productivity on job sites. These innovations integrate advanced sensors and connectivity into standard safety gear, providing real-time data and alerts to both workers and supervisors. Below is an overview of some of the latest wearable technologies in construction, highlighting their benefits and real-world applications.

Operating massive cranes, nine women are working alongside their male counterparts in a traditionally male-dominated profession, breaking into yet another field long considered a male bastion.

Choosing the right outrigger pads helps ensure efficiency and improve safety on jobsites. The stability they provide for cranes ensures a safer work environment for operators and crews. However, not all pads serve the same purpose, and there are several factors to consider when making effective choices. Additionally, there are best practices to employ for maintaining pads to ensure safety and long service life.