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Setting the standard for a safety culture
SC&RA safety award winners raise the bar throughout industry. Mike Chalmers reports
Unmasking the threat: How deep fakes endanger corporate security
Cyber security becomes ever more important as deep fake tech improves and becomes more widespread
Labour wins UK election: urged to create a safer and greener construction industry
Labour has overturned a large Conservative majority to become the governing party of the UK 
Construction of US$2.6bn ‘largest’ windfarm in Southern Hemisphere underway
Construction of Southern Hemisphere’s largest windfarm started in June
Tonnes of illegal drugs found hidden in mobile crane
Several tonnes of cocaine imported to Europe in a wheeled mobile telescopic crane seized by police
US judge blocks rule seeking higher wages for construction workers
A Biden administration rule for construction labour has been blocked by the courts
SC&RA publishes Guide to Tower Crane Procedures
The document addresses universal challenges across the tower crane sector.
Action to improve crane safety in Canada
List of recommendations for tower crane safety from WorkSafe BC task force
Tariffs imposed on Chinese crane imports to USA
President Biden imposes 25% tariff on port cranes imported from China
US slaps increased tariffs on Chinese goods used in construction
The US government has announced that it is raising tariffs on a wide range of Chinese goods, including on materials and machinery used in the construction industry
U.S. noncompete ban: protecting company interests if or when it goes through
The rule banning noncompete agreements is already facing legal challenges. In the meantime, companies can take steps to protect their interests.
Securing your business in uncertain times
All eyes are on the legal horizon. SC&RA’s Joel Dandrea discusses.
ESG reporting and the changing generational and regulatory landscape
Younger generations want their investments to align with their values. The related ESG regulations can make that a challenge for OEMs.
OS/OW travel restrictions during the solar eclipse
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States and Canada.
CIC returns to certifying crane operators
The company is once again testing crane operators and issuing certifications that are recognized by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
EU transport harmonisation moves ahead again
European Parliament takes another step in support of harmonisation of rules on indivisible loads
Three major permitting reforms announced at Symposium
Coming out of the 2024 Specialized Transportation Symposium, SC&RA’s ongoing advocacy efforts yielded major permitting reforms.
SC&RA debuts best-practice guide for carriers and pilot cars
The guide was born out of a concern was growing over a disconnect between carriers and pilot car services in both the U.S. and Canada.
Navigating cannabis confusion in the construction sector
As cannabis laws continue to be relaxed, the number of construction and transport workers who test positive will continue to increase
EU vote backs heavy transport reforms
European Parliament voted to back proposed transport rule revisions and harmonisation, including SERT
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