As the temperatures rise and gardens burst into bloom, many gardeners face a common adversary: the Japanese beetle. These small, shiny pests can devastate plants, leaving gardeners scrambling for effective solutions.

The newly installed crane features an electric wire rope hoist, designed for high-speed operation and maximum load span.

Swiss crane and heavy lifting specialist Interkran continues to strengthen its fleet with a new Tadano AC 5.250-2 all terrain crane.

Utility companies and their contractors rely on digger derricks to dig holes and set poles. But as utility demands evolve, so must the equipment. Manufacturers are stepping up with innovations focusing on four core areas: capacity, speed, flexibility, and safety.

Iron deficiency in trees and shrubs is a common problem that can have a serious impact on plant health. All trees and shrubs need nutrients to grow and develop. Iron is one such essential nutrient that trees need.

Green Industry Pros, the nationally recognized magazine serving landscape professionals, has named LevelRight® a Green Industry Pros 2025 Editor’s Choice Award winner. The 2025 Green Industry Pros Editor’s Choice Awards represents the industry’s best products, gaining interest from end-users and landscape professionals alike.

A roundup of jobs that required highly specialized rigging equipment. If you really want to see some innovative rigging in action, make it a point to attend the SC&RA Job of the Year presentations at the Association’s Annual Conference each year. Incredible feats of rigging are presented by the best of the best.

E-Crane® proudly presents a groundbreaking crawler crane concept that combines full machine mobility with uninterrupted logistical flow along the quay. Designed for E-Cranes with an operating weight between 400t and 750t this innovative solution offers unique advantages for bulk terminals where flexibility, efficiency, and infrastructure preservation are key.

Developments in below the hook equipment are improving the safety and efficiency of increasingly complex and heavy lifting work. Niamh Marriott reports. Netherlands-based family-run equipment manufacturer Bomecon cares about its people, proper engineering design and providing solutions for a whole range of industries.

Precisely planned and executed project includes raising 79’ tall precast wall panels. Alliance Riggers & Constructors welcomed a big challenge when it won the bid to erect the 61 precast-concrete panels and 750 tons of structural steel needed to build the new Carlsbad Performing Arts Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Founded just over two years ago by Nic Hunter, All About Arboriculture demonstrates that prioritising expertise and fair treatment is the key to building business success. Nic Hunter describes setting up All About Arboriculture as “the biggest risk of his life”. He took the plunge in February 2023 with only £600 to get the business up and running; now, it is thriving.

The system integrates vertical folding doors with crane operations, enhancing operational efficiency and accessibility.

Electroelsa H05 can transport either goods or up to two passengers, providing flexibility for various construction needs. Direct Hoist has launched the Electroelsa H05, a new construction hoist designed to enhance efficiency and safety on building sites. The new lifting solution utilises a rack and pinion system suited for both goods and personnel transportation, accommodating diverse site requirements and restrictions.

Whether you plan to use timber mats, steel plate or an engineered solution as supporting materials, utilizing transition layers properly can effectively increase the bearing area of supporting materials under outriggers. This practice can be helpful in both hard and soft ground conditions, which can affect the bearing area of supporting materials in different ways.

June is National Safety Month—a perfect time to revisit your workplace safety protocols and, more importantly, your readiness for an OSHA inspection. Whether it’s a scheduled visit or a surprise walk-through, being prepared can make all the difference.

As the utility industry faces growing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce strain on workers, and increase accountability, tools are evolving to meet the moment. Crimping tools—essential for making secure electrical connections in both overhead and underground power distribution—are no exception.

A highly appreciated trailer at the moment is the Broshuis 6-axle semi low loader with wheel wells, crane arm recess and hydraulic ramps. With its robust construction and load capacity of up to 65t, this multifunctional trailer is ideally suited for transporting heavy duty construction, earth-moving and infrastructure machinery. This semi low loader offers the same convenience as a heavy duty dolly low loader with its flexible wheel wells and loading height.

The capital construction landscape is nothing if not complicated, and this is particularly true for utility projects. From shifting regulatory expectations and shrinking workforces to a rising population and environmental factors, projects in the utility space come to the table with a growing level of unpredictability – and this is made worse at every turn by a lack of visibility into project details.

It's pruning season and 9NEWS is talking to an expert about pruning trees and how often.

Australia’s ageing water networks are facing more pressure than ever, but how can utilities rise to the challenge? With climate extremes intensifying and infrastructure ageing, the systems that deliver our most vital resource are being pushed to their limits.