While spreader beams and lifting beams are the most popular below-the-hook lifting devices, there is still confusion concerning the differences between the two, in terms of how they’re designed and what they’re used for. Jenny Eagle reports.

Niftylift has started trials of a new harness attachment sensor for its boom lifts which it expects to launch later this spring.

The device - to be known as the ‘ClipOn’ - will initially be trialled by UK rental company Speedy.

The next generation of workers (Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2013) is poised to overtake Baby Boomers in the full-time workforce in early 2024, according to Glassdoor’s 2024 Workplace Trends report. With unprecedented spending taking place to support a clean energy transition, utilities need to sharpen their focus on attracting and retaining this next generation of workers.

Working in utilities poses numerous risks. Electric shock, working with toxic substances, falling from a height, trench collapse, and confined spaces are some of the regular dangers utility workers face.

Companies must proactively approach safety, regularly train staff on safety hazards and procedures, and equip them with adequate safety equipment.

International heavy lift and transport specialist Mammoet is innovating with zero-emission lifting and transport on site to help its customers reduce the carbon footprint of their projects.

Mathias Hoogstra, head of sustainability at Mammoet

Mathias Hoogstra, head of sustainability at Mammoet. Photo: Mammoet

Who better to have the first word on this than Mammoet head of sustainability Mathias Hoogstra, “If you ask me what my main vision is, I want us to redefine the construction site – at least at small scale initially – where we have electric or hydrogen cars, electric cranes, electric trucks, and have all this equipment cross-link and charge each other.

Watertown, S.D. – (March 4, 2024) – Terex Utilities announces that new FLEX Pro controls are available as an option on all Commander digger derricks. The company will feature a Commander C4047 in Booth 1229 at TechAdvantage, March 3-6 in San Antonio, Texas, and recently released a new video about the Commander Series.“FLEX Pro can be configured to communicate with the control stations according to the utility line crew’s needs. It supports below rotation controls like a corner mount swing away operator console, plug and play radio controls and dual command post joystick controls,” said Joe Caywood, Director of Marketing and Product Management.

Aerospace manufacturers are increasingly turning to cranes and other hoist systems to precisely place critical equipment. Overhead cranes add increased flexibility, reliability, precision and safety not only to aircraft production but all types of large construction projects. Jenny Eagle reports.

Navigating the currents of the insurance market has always been complex, requiring businesses to maneuver through a range of challenges. In recent times, the landscape has become even more daunting due to a confluence of factors. From the relentless grip of inflation to the soaring costs of claims, the industry finds itself in the midst of unprecedented times. As businesses strive to secure coverage that aligns with their needs, understanding the intricacies of the current environment is not merely advantageous but imperative.

Rope manufacturer Teufelberger-Redaelli has achieved a new Guinness World Record for making world's heaviest steel rope. Its Flexpack steel rope weighs 495.9162 tonnes and has a diameter of 160mm. Its minimum breaking load is 2166mT and the rope is over four kilometres long.

Even in construction deepfakes are a very real, very costly issue. The result of a fake video or image could be lost income, employees walking off the job or even an indefinite halt to the entire project. Getting out in front of the deepfake as soon as you can is the key to saving not only your company's reputation but the bottom line.

Tree topping is a method often used to reduce the size or height of a tree. With this method, the top of some or all of the branches from a tree’s crown are cut straight off, leaving large stubs. Unfortunately, tree topping hurts trees, causing stress and irreparable damage. Given the harm it can cause, this is not a practice we recommend.

Loads come in almost infinite variety. So do the devices for lifting them. Even for a single product, the number and designs of below-the-hook lifting attachments can be huge.

As winter sets in, many roads become snowy and icy. Your fleet vehicles likely can’t avoid these conditions, so they often travel through thick snow or over slippery roads. Another challenge is the salt and de-icing chemicals applied to the road to combat these conditions.

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – It’s a dangerous job to be an arborist. They climb dozens of feet up in a tree with sharp and heavy equipment. What if an emergency happens? What do they do?

The tree trimming community gathered in Scissortail Park to learn.

SEATTLE, WA — According to sources, a local man working in his office caught a glimpse out the window of a crane operator and instantly regretted all the choices he'd made in life so far.

"An accountant? What on earth was I thinking?" Mark Carlson sighed. "That dude sitting in that crane with the levers and buttons…he looks like a king. Like a gosh darn king."

Shawna Armstrong, a former corporate recruiter who now helps construction companies develop hiring processes, comes on The Dirt to offer advice for contractors looking to hire better workers and develop a strong pipeline of candidates for future openings.