’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the site, Not a hazard was stirring, not even a light. The lockouts were hung on the panels with care, In hopes that St. Safety soon would be there.

At the 2025 Safety Congress and Expo, OSHA unveiled its top 10 violations, with fall protection topping the list for the 15th year. Small businesses' non-compliance is a major issue, but OSHA aims to assist through consultation programs. The violations underscore the importance of proactive safety measures for workplaces to prevent incidents.

The international engineered heavy lifting and transport company Mammoet is the first customer to take delivery of the new Liebherr LTM 1150-5.4E mobile crane with battery-electric drive. While prototype testing is in advanced stages at Liebherr in Ehingen, the crane is now officially delivered to Mammoet where it is also being tested in practical use.

As owner and operator of Trees and Gardens Consulting, Tina Graver provides in-depth consultations for residential and commercial clients, focusing on long-term tree and shrub health.

Production or climbing-arborist crew leaders tapped for premature promotions have not yet developed the skills they require. This may include hard and/or soft skill sets.

By taking the time to prune during the dormant season, you promote better fruit production, enhance tree health, and minimize potential problems in the future. Giving your fruit trees the care they deserve, their bounty in the coming seasons will be well worth it!

Construction businesses in today’s economic climate face a variety of pressing challenges. According to a recent survey by Intuit, the top pain points include skilled labor shortages, rising material costs, and operational inefficiencies.

The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) has announced its latest 2025 winners of its True Professionals of Arboriculture programme.

Rewilding charity Trees for Life has encouraged an increase in red squirrel range in the Scottish Highlands of over 25% following a 10-year reintroduction project.

TCI Magazine celebrated 35 years of publication in 2025. For 427 issues, since June 1990 – through recessions, global pandemics and spikes in printing and postage costs – TCI Magazine has hit the industry’s mailboxes every single month. During those 427 issues, it’s been through a handful of redesigns and a few editors, undergone a major digital expansion – the list goes on.

At the end of November, the international final of the Game of Cranes took place at the Liebherr plant in Ehingen. The five best mobile crane operators from North America, South America, Europe, Australia as well as the region Africa / Middle East / Asia competed against each other in demanding disciplines – and fought for the Game of Cranes throne.

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute outlines essential safety steps for homeowners and businesses using snow throwers, including equipment checks, fuel handling and safe operation.

Enter your brightest jobsite photos by Dec. 16 for a chance to be featured in Construction Dive's roundup of festive cheer across the construction industry.

Crane-assisted rigging is a complex layering of skills, equipment and knowledge. Like many involved tasks, it looks relatively simple when done well.

Liebherr's World Crane Championship in Ehingen tested operators' skills in various tasks. Scott White of City Lifting clinched the title with precision and nerves of steel. The event showcased top global talent with competitors from Australia, New Zealand, US, and Brazil.

This issue - November - includes features on large truck mounted lifts, pick & carry industrial cranes, mast climbers & hoists and our annual look at ground protection, outrigger mats, and the avoidance of overturning. Along with all the regular columns and a good deal more.

GN Rope Fittings, a leading manufacturer of ROV, mooring, heavy lifting and rigging connections to the global oil and gas and offshore wind industries, has once again broken its own record by manufacturing the world’s largest forged shackle.

Construction workers can find themselves at risk when severe weather strikes. The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) recognizes the importance of implementing safety measures to prevent accidents. This article examines severe weather impacts on jobsites and the practical methods construction managers can use to protect workers.

When dealing with heavy yard waste, fallen branches, or storm debris, Root Tree Service offers the ideal solution with our grapple truck pickup service based in Centennial, Colorado. With our powerful self-loading technology and a spacious 55-cubic-yard box capacity, we make debris removal simple, affordable, and environmentally responsible.

Beech leaf disease (BLD) is a serious threat to beech trees.  It impacts trees in urban and suburban landscapes as well as the beech forest as a whole.