
More New Age Ferrari cranes
talian loader crane manufacturer F.lli Ferrari has added a new 40 tonne/metre family of cranes to its New Age crane line.
The New Age cranes run from nine to 66 tonne/metres are designed and engineered as premium models with maximum performance, ease of use and simple maintenance. They all carry a three year general warranty and five year structural guarantee.

ACT 100 toplist surveying begins
You don’t want to be left off this list!
Don’t miss the opportunity to be included in the ACT100 list of North America’s largest crane-owning companies.

FiberTech Outrigger Pads Provide Strong, Rigid Setup in Lighter Weight Package
February 28, 2022 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) FiberTech® composite outrigger pads are designed to withstand and spread extremely high pressures from construction equipment like concrete pump trucks. They effectively spread outrigger loads and create stability when extra rigidity is needed, and weight is a concern.

Canopy Anchors, Part 1
A canopy anchor is a climbing system that anchors the rope in the canopy of a tree. While a moving rope system (MRS) typically uses a canopy anchor (or tie-in point), a stationary rope system (SRS) creates the option of a canopy or basal anchor. Why would we use a canopy anchor? When is it better than using a basal anchor?

Site C crane operator captures awesome wall of Peace River fog
"On a cool morning in August, Tower Crane 7 operator Jonathan Bloomer caught the fog bank in the Peace River Valley as the sun rose behind him," the magazine judges noted.
"Morning fog is a common occurrence at the Site C Dam site as the cool, moist air coming off the river is trapped underneath a stable, warmer air mass in a temperature inversion."

Business of PHC, Part 11: Scheduling and Fulfilling Contracts
Members of the crew have studied for and earned the appropriate pesticide applicator license, identification of the pests and diseases common to the service area is complete, marketing new services has led to initial conversations with clients and the first sale has been landed. What’s next?

TWENTY+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND EXCELLENCE WITH HANS TIELMANN
I'm sure you're wondering where this much passion, knowledge, and expertise comes from, and we were in the same boat, so first, let's dive into the origin story.
Hans is a former tree service owner. He worked with his family for many years as an arborist in a commercial/residential environment. He has also done storm response work, taking trees off of houses, and assisting in emergency efforts using cranes and various types of equipment.

CM Labs unveils boom truck simulator
CM Labs Simulations, developer of Vortex training simulators, has released its Boom Truck Simulator Training Pack. It is the only simulation-based product that accurately replicates machine instability and the ability to deploy outriggers, the company said.

Top 7 Ways to Prevent Equipment Downtime
When a machine is down, it can result in unintended costs — from lost revenue to costly repairs. It can also mean project delays that impact your employees, customers and even your reputation.
While you can't always predict machine downtime, you can have a plan to prevent it. Learn about the causes of equipment downtime and the seven steps you can take to save time, money and keep your crew safe.
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
In addition to visual inspections and taking measurements, another valuable practice is to conduct Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). The type of NDT may vary with the jobsite and equipment in use. Common types include Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Radiography, Acoustic Emission, Dye Penetrant, and Leak Testing.

When a Different Approach to Hiring Breaks Open the Candidate Pool
As a woman coming into the tree care industry, you have to be interested and dedicated to learning right off the bat, because representation is so low and there are few examples of women having this job and being successful in it. You can’t help but admire that,” says Larissa Swindle, office manager for They Might Be Monkeys! Texas Tree & Land Co., a TCIA member company based in Austin, Texas.

BATTERY-POWERED CRAWLER FROM LIEBHERR
160 tonne crawler is Liebherr’s latest Unplugged battery model. The LR 1160.1 Unplugged is the latest model in the Liebherr’s battery-powered

Researchers link cutting-edge gravity research to safer operation of construction cranes
The research provides new insight into the maneuvers required to safely and quickly transport heavy loads.

Biggest US construction wage rise in 40 years
According to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) of government data, construction employment climbed by 60,000 jobs between January and February 2022 and hourly pay rose at the steepest pace in nearly 40 years in the US.

How Much of a Tree’s Roots Can You Remove?
Tree roots can grow larger than originally planned for, damaging sidewalks, driveways, and utility pipes. Construction and re-grading can require the removal of tree roots growing in the way. But roots are integral to tree stability. How much of a tree’s roots can you remove before it topples over?

OSHA announces intent to update powered industrial trucks standards
Washington — OSHA has issued a proposed rule to update design and construction requirements in its powered industrial trucks standards for general industry and construction.
The agency says the proposed rule, published in the Feb. 16 Federal Register, will incorporate “the most relevant national consensus standards from the American National Standards Institute/Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation (ANSI/ITSDF).”

LIEBHERR UPDATES CRANE PLANNER SOFTWARE
ift planning program expanded to include new crane models and features.
Liebherr has launched an updated version of its Crane Planner lift planning software which includes new crane models and features.

The evolution of Empire Crane
Luke and Paul Lonergan embody every aspect of a family business. To the two brothers, the most important part of Empire Crane is the people who work there. With a father-son team working in the service department, Paul’s 21-year-old son will soon join the business, and many other similar dynamics, Empire truly is a family affair.

A Turning Point for Women in Tree Care
If we were to assess the status of women in the tree care industry in their view, it would boil down to
a) women now are an established, integral part of the industry and are growing more so every day; b) they largely have grown way past the stage of being a novelty and needing acceptance by their peers; and, c) they are stridently confident in their abilities and eager to prove themselves and to make a mark on tree care.

Q&A with Mike Gelskey, Jr. President & General Manager Lift-It Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Mike Gelskey, Junior, is President and General Manager of Lift-It Manufacturing Co., Inc., Pomona, Calif., the company founded by his father Michael Gelskey, Sr.
Today, Junior leads the day-to-day operations and a team by which every individual has a nickname…Power Point Princess, Big Daddy Wolf, Mr. T, Frosty, and more. The company’s approach to slings and rigging safety is a “family” approach where they build every sling with integrity, “just as if one of our loved ones were destined to use it,” says Mike, Sr.