Leeds City Council has announced an initiative to address two thousand of ash trees infected with ash dieback disease, identified as safety risks, particularly near highways. The council reporting that the fungal disease has weakened the trees, making them brittle and likely to collapse.

Regular crane maintenance is critical to ensuring safety, performance, and compliance on the jobsite.

In July 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced it reinstated and updated self-audit programs run by its agencies, including the reimplementation of the Wage and Hour Division’s Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program and expansions to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s On-Site Consultation and Voluntary Protection Programs.

New Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 boosts Osprey's heavy lift fleet, especially for onshore wind work.

Worker health and safety are priorities in the construction industry because small oversights can have significant consequences. However, staying on top of safety-related regulatory compliance can be challenging without the right support for leaders, supervisors, and crew members.

Ian Barnes’ Tree Diagnostics arms arborists with tech to assess tree risk – turning risk assessments into data – preventing needless removals.

With the Senate’s recent confirmation of David Keeling as the head of OSHA, agency observers are outlining potential regulatory and enforcement changes under the Trump administration, including likely rollbacks of certain reporting requirements and other Biden-era priorities while possibly finalizing some version of a national heat standard.

With its strong focus on the customer, safety and training, BIK Boom Trucks has become a household name for trucks and knuckle-boom cranes in the tree care industry.

In the tree care industry, safety is everything. From the moment a chain saw roars to life or a climber ascends into the canopy, risk is ever present. For decades, safety programs have focused on controlling that risk through policies, checklists and training modules.

The new brand is the culmination of the strategic merger announced in November of last year, fueling further investment in serving the green industry.

The Utility Expo 2025 broke attendance records with 22,600 industry professionals from 59 countries. Many new utility construction equipment and technologies were showcased, including Hyundai's compact track loader and Vermeer's ML180 mini loader.

Bartlett Tree Experts provided volunteer tree care services to honor veterans during the 2025 Saluting Branches Day of Service.

October is Fire Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of fire safety.

Prepare your snow removal crew for winter by conducting pre-season training, inspecting equipment early, stocking up on parts and supplies, matching machines to tasks, optimizing transportation, focusing on operator comfort, and utilizing the right attachments for maximum efficiency.

With a culture that puts people first, Mainscape has tailored everything from its operating system to its ownership model to empower employees.

The hotly anticipated October 2025 issue of Cranes Today magazine, the industry’s longest running title, is out now.

It’s time to plan for the year to come. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences and expos on tap for 2026.

TCI EXPO is a great opportunity to peruse exhibitors’ booths and check out their latest equipment innovations or earn CEUs in educational seminars.

Becky Wilkinson, learning and outreach manager at the RFS, discusses the Forestry Roots programme and the problems in attracting young people to the tree care sector. 

Liebherr USA Co. hosted a regional round of Game of Cranes, where crane operators competed in various challenges. Nick Jackman of Mountain Crane won the North American competition and will advance to the global round in Germany. The event showcased skills and celebrated industry dedication.