When Danny Bertrand woke up last Wednesday morning, he certainly did not expect to be rescuing a cat that day.

But that’s exactly what happened when the arborist and production faller was called upon to save Simba, an adorable orange tabby that had been stuck at the top of a 93-foot Douglas fir for more than 100 hours.

South African crane manufacturer Condra has been appointed mechanical subcontractor to MH Automation for the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) new Rescue Simulation Centre under construction on the Doornfontein Campus.

Working on and around tall trees presents many challenges for businesses in the forestry industry. Companies looking for a more effective way to perform tree removal face challenges with heavier weight & increased radius. Many in the forestry trade see the benefit of focusing on their applications & crossover cranes offer an excellent way to handle these challenges. 

Select uses plug ‘n’ play ‘Enertainer’ batteries for three tower cranes at London's Olympia Redevelopment. This is the first European deployment for Ampd Energy’s battery system.

The greening of U.S. utilities is already underway. The U.S. has committed to reducing greenhouse gas pollution by 50-52% from 2005 levels, and with electric utility production accounting for 25% of those emissions, utilities are under pressure to turn to cleaner sources of energy. Electrifying their fleets is just another step in their overall plan to reduce the carbon footprint of their operations.

Net-zero engine emissions is a construction industry goal, and everyone's got ideas on how to get there. Sectors of the industry are taking respective stands on federal emissions rulemaking. They are pushing for more of a voice in the rulemaking process while driving the fed to work harder at setting policy that both makes sense and benefits the environment.

Don’t ignore boring bugs! No, not the snoozefest, uninteresting kind. But the kind that destroy trees. They bore into the trunk and branches, tunneling into and eating the wood.

They are the most dangerous insect pests because they weaken and can kill entire trees. Not only are the trees sick and ugly, they are liabilities prone to collapse and branch failure. Two common boring bugs to watch out for in the PNW are Bronze Birch Borer and Cherry Bark Tortrix.

Some 2,400 exhibitors showed off new technology and construction equipment to a record-breaking 139,000 visitors to CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas earlier this month.

With the US facing labour shortages, supply chain issues and even talk of a recession, several businesses in the overhead crane industry describe what they are doing to help not only their customers, but themselves too. Tony Rock reports.

When operating a digger derrick in the field near energized environments, it’s important to know and understand the safe work practices to follow. All operators must follow all OSHA, ANSI, state, federal and company rules and regulations when working on or near energized power lines – as electricity is an ever- present danger. 

The following are just a few tips to follow:   

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Yanmar, a provider of power solutions and industrial machinery, will introduce equipment from its new power range and share the company’s vision for a zero-emission, resource-recycling future during CONEXPO-CON/AGG (CONEXPO) 2023. Exhibiting in the South Hall, Level 2 at Booth S84014 together with Yanmar Group companies ELEO and HIPOWER SYSTEMS, Yanmar America will feature the company’s extensive product portfolio, and share the company’s current and future vision for power equipment.

US aerial lift manufacturer Mec unveiled its new 85ft boom lift at Conexpo last week, its largest model to date.

The 85ft Mec 85-J boom is the company’s fourth boom lift, joining the 34-J compact telescopic, the 45ft 45-J and the 60ft 60-J/65ft 65-J. The company has pitched it as a ‘Dual mode’ machine, allowing it to be operated as a telescopic or an articulated model. A simple switch on the lower controls converts from one format to the other.

BOSTON — Love was in the air over the weekend after a Boston crane operator got creative with his proposal to his girlfriend.

Kyle Dailey, with Local Steel Workers 7, asked his boss if he could use the crane to propose on Saturday night and his request was granted.

He wrote, “Sarah will you marry me?” And then lifted the steel beam up onto the top of the top site.

Las Vegas — March 18, 2023 – After five jam-packed days of innovative product launches and major company announcements, enlightening education sessions and countless networking opportunities, CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2023 have come to a close, but not before taking the construction industry to the next level.

A female Mobile Harbour Crane operator, Perpetua Onyia, has commended APM Terminals, Apapa, for opportunities given to her to thrive in her chosen career.

Speaking at an event organised by the Lagos Port Complex Apapa to mark the 2023 International Women’s Day, Onyia said her success as a crane operator has opened the doors for other women to embrace similar career in a male-dominated port environment.

A fire broke early on Thursday morning at a metallurgical company in the Brussels municipality of Haren. To the surprise of emergency crews, the fire was put out with the help of a civilian who lent his services to the fire brigade.

If you’re a homeowner, have you ever thought to consult with an arborist?

It’s almost spring, and with that in mind, we’re throwing things back to a video from last fall that is just as (if not more) important now than it was then.

Austin, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, with its vibrant tech scene and inviting climate. As the population rises, so does the demand for housing, infrastructure, and retail properties. In addition to an influx of new residents, Austin — nicknamed “The Live Music Capital of the World” — is a thriving tourist destination, so the demand for hotel rooms has spiked, too.

Designing products and bringing them to market is hard. But with the right components, OEMs can more easily optimize and effectively validate state-of-the-art equipment to meet exact requirements and specifications.

At the heart of a crane is the operator and there is an array of devices to help them do their job safely and efficiently. The fast-moving nature of the sector, however, sees companies innovating to remain ahead of the game. Christian Shelton reports.