Tree care is demanding work. Crews operate in tight spaces, at significant heights and around unpredictable natural hazards. They do this all while managing heavy equipment and tight schedules. In this environment, reliable access and controlled operation are essential.

Fortuitous conversations lead to the birth of Crew Collaborative, a community addressing workforce challenges in construction. Fueled by ConExpo-Con/AGG, this community has evolved into a national movement, emphasizing people over machines in solving industry issues. Join them at the Pop-Up Happy Hour for authentic connections and industry progress.

SpaceX has received a proposed $115,850 OSHA penalty after a crane collapse during cleanup work at its Starbase site in South Texas. OSHA issued seven serious citations related to missing inspections, improper rigging controls, fall-zone exposure, and operator certification lapses. The case underscores the growing regulatory focus on OSHA crane safety violations and the critical role of inspection and compliance programs in heavy-lift operations.

Efficient and safe processes are essential in biomass utilization.

With the involvement of GAP and the Italian distribution partner Cesaro Mac Import, the new SENNEBOGEN 360 G telehandler has been developed from a prototype to full series production. GAP is part of the Piantoni Group, operates a fleet of over 780 machines, and specializes in logistics and handling processes across various industries.

With the intention of growing the next generation of foresters, The Forestry Commission is recruiting for a apprenticeship programme, whilst introducing a new scheme to support small forestry employers.

The Commission has opened applications for the next cohort of development woodland officers into the Professional Forester Apprenticeship programme.

As CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 approaches, the massive trade show is evolving to reflect a construction industry facing growing workforce pressures, rapid technological change and heightened expectations around productivity and safety. While equipment remains at the core of the show, organizers are placing increased emphasis on leadership, workforce development and innovation as critical drivers of long-term success for contractors and fleet managers.

Managing a tree care operation efficiently requires arborist teams to work with unwavering safety and precision. Achieving this begins with prioritizing safety while ensuring strong communication and effective management of ground crews. Companies must not only estimate jobs accurately but also translate those job details into clear, actionable instructions that crews can follow on-site.

2026 is shaping up to be one of the most robust trade show seasons yet for Custom Truck One Source. From wastewater management to forestry, utility construction to rail infrastructure, we’ll be front and center at industry-defining events across the country. Here’s where you’ll find us.

The eagerly-awaited February issue of Cranes Today, the global lifting industry’s original – and only remaining monthly – title, is available now.

By Noel Boyer - Almost nine years. That’s how long I’ve been serving on the TCIA Board of Directors. I was appointed to finish the term of a vacated seat back in February 2017 and made it through a couple of at-large elections. I was then elected as an officer three years ago, and I’m about to finish my term as chair.

When extreme weather hits, storm damage to trees and shrubs is common. Emergency situations, like trees that have fallen on houses or cars, are the top priority for tree service companies. However, other tree problems can result from ice or heavy snow and should be reviewed shortly after the storm.

Rigging kits can be functional, safe, and versatile without blowing your entire budget. Selecting what’s necessary while passing on more expensive add-ons can help save on costs. But going too cheap on certain items can result in lower-quality equipment that helps keep crews safe.

Toby Kirkham, former head of the arboretum at Kew Gardens and Kenton Rogers of Treeconomics have written a new book called The Tree Care Manual. Written for both homeowners and professionals, the guide brings together best practice in species selection, planting, establishment, pruning and tree health.

The Crane Industry Council of Australia has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators in the United States, marking a major step toward strengthening international crane inspection standards and global safety outcomes.

A dead tree has a special talent for turning a normal day into a slightly anxious one, especially when the wind picks up and you start wondering what could come down with it. This guide covers how to assess risk, when removal makes sense, and how to reuse wood safely if you want to.

When outfitting your service truck fleet, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make is selecting the right crane. But understanding service truck crane capacity isn’t as simple as looking at a single number.

“How much does it cost to cut down a tree?” Well, that is a “million-dollar question.” To help answer the question, this article goes through a hypothetical scenario.

A regular Vertikal visitor spotted the image/flyer below posted on a wall in Waring Street, Belfast and asked: “Can any of your readers offer any insight or explanation to the attached? I’ve come up with nothing!”

Konecranes has announced this week that they have received their sixth portal jib order from the US Navy, part of an agreement initially announced in December 2019. This latest process crane order, worth $49.7 million, was booked in January 2026 and the jib will be delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine.

More than 60 certified arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts’ local offices donated a day of scientific tree care at veterans cemeteries across the U.S., to honor America’s military service men and women during the 11th annual Saluting Branches Day of Service September 18, 2025.