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Crane collapse incurs £750,000 fine
Inadequate maintenance and failure to correct defects led to crane collapse and a big fine
Why embracing green technologies can save you money
The industry is embracing new eco-technologies and adopting sustainable practices, and it’s proving to be cost-effective 
OSHA reveals top 10 violations
For the 14th consecutive year, fall protection remains the leading safety concern
ESTA launches a manifesto for transport
European association sets out five year plan for abnormal road transport
Troubled bridges: disposing of Berlin’s Marggraff Bridge
How Autokrane Schares removed Berlin’s 60 metre, 1,500 tonne, reinforced concrete Marggraffbrűcke
Colorado school receives CCO EDU accreditation
CCO EDU launched the program in 2024 to evaluate and identify training providers
Setting the standard for a safety culture
SC&RA safety award winners raise the bar throughout industry. Mike Chalmers reports
US judge blocks rule seeking higher wages for construction workers
A Biden administration rule for construction labour has been blocked by the courts
Action to improve crane safety in Canada
List of recommendations for tower crane safety from WorkSafe BC task force
SC&RA releases new bare rental contract resource
Understanding Mobile Crane Bare Rental Agreements was developed to assist members in understanding agreements relevant to common industry work. 
The importance of leading with empathy
Emotional intelligence is having an increasing influence on the success of a company.
How to navigate the current insurance environment
Lauren Fronczak discusses the intricacies of the industry’s evolving market. 
EU vote backs heavy transport reforms
European Parliament voted to back proposed transport rule revisions and harmonisation, including SERT
How to avoid metal corrosion on cranes
Metal corrosion of various types can be a real problem on cranes
How communication aids lifting operations
Saudi Aramco on crucial steps for success
TCNA 2024 call for papers
Submissions invited for tower crane conference in Tennessee, USA, on 11 and 12 June 2024
How to make new EU crane regulations work
Manufacturers and ESTA are discussing how to make new European machinery regulations work in practice re power line contact
ESTA backs SPMT operator licence
SPMT licence will be a first from the European Crane and Transport Operators Licence (ECTOL) organisation
XL Specialized recieves management certification
XL Specialized Trailers obtained the ISO 9001:2015 certification for design, manufacture and service of engineered and customized trailers.
The engineering challenges of Grand Paris Express, Europe’s largest transport infrastructure project
Société du Grand Paris boss, Bernard Cathelain, tells KHL’s Lucy Barnard about the engineering challenges behind Europe’s largest transport infrastructure project
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