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US Department of Labor issues heat hazard alert, steps up inspections in construction
The US Department of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a heat hazard alert to remind employers of their obligation to protect workers against heat illness or injury.
Help is on the way for European heavy transport
Brussels tells ESTA that improved support for European heavy transport is in the pipeline
Construction industry takes over Washington, D.C. as sector highlights US$1 trillion value
The Celebration of Construction was hosted by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) in partnership with member companies and industry partners
CECE welcomes progress on harmonising EU rules for using machines on public roads
CECE says that they have actively engaged with the European Commission throughout the process
Leading global crane expert Klaus Meissner joins ESTA management
Crane expert Klaus Meissner joins European mobile crane and specialized transport association ESTA
The amendment of Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard
The Crane & Derricks in Construction Standard was an advocacy effort that required patience and a resolve to get it right. 
What is the origin of SC&RA’s insurance program?
Launched in 1994, the initiative offers crane, rigging and transport companies cost savings and other benefits.
How working with ESG will save money
Working ethically and sustainably within an ESG framework will attract investors, save money and create a safe and diverse workplace
Government responds to fears Work at Height Regs will be scrapped
The Bill seeks to remove EU-derived laws that remain on the UK statute book following Brexit
Cause identified in Hong Kong tower crane collapse
Contractor among 67 prosecutions for tower crane collapse attributed to foundation failure
Turkey promises swift rebuild; contractors make pledge
Country’s contractors pledge to donate 1% of public reconstruction costs.
What is the status of the UPT2021 initiative?
Since its founding in 1947, SC&RA has been working on permitting unity and transport regulation harmony among states.
Biden: US infrastructure to be made with US construction materials
At his State of the Union address US President Joe Biden said all federal infrastructure projects would have to use US made materials 
How to navigate heavy haul permitting
Take a closer look at how permitting fits into the successful implementation of a heavy haul project.
US$2.1 billion to improve bridges in the US
The Biden-Harris administration has announced that the money will be used to improve four nationally significant bridges
Rental association CPA appoints new chief
UK’s Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) announces successor to Kevin Minton
What climate pledges are being made in construction?
Seizing the infrastructure opportunity
Now is the time to prepare your company for an impending rise in demand as a result of a surge in infrastructure spending
‘Record’ carbon output for buildings and construction
CO2 produced by construction and buildings hit a record-high in 2021 
Concern grows over transport bureaucracy in Germany
European transport and crane association backs campaign for reform of Germany’s transport permit system
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