Plant health care (PHC) is evolving. What was once often approached as a series of treatments is increasingly being redefined as a diagnostic, systems-based discipline – one that prioritizes soil health, underlying stress factors and long-term tree preservation over short-term fixes.

M.R. Concrete has added Ireland’s first Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 all terrain crane to its fleet. The new 400-tonne crane offers advanced lifting capabilities, long boom configurations, and Superlift technology, supporting major concrete, infrastructure, and heavy lifting projects across Ireland.

Global Crane Services has strengthened its lifting fleet with two new Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 all terrain cranes. The 250-tonne cranes enhance the company’s mobile lifting capabilities across Scotland and follow the recent addition of a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 earlier in 2026.

Most of you aren’t working in wide-open fields — you’re working between sheds, fences, and pool decks. Backyard lifts are designed for that reality. Being able to fit through a gate and set up securely can turn a complicated climb into a controlled lift operation.

Last week, Bonn & Mees executed the lifting and final positioning of the installation of a 275t knuckle boom crane on the Boskalis cable-laying vessel Boka Ocean, using the floating sheerleg crane, Matador 3.

Accreditation audits are more than a checklist exercise – they’re a window into how safety practices hold up in the real world. Out in the field, small oversights can quickly become serious risks. In Safety Snapshot, auditors share trends and observations from job sites across the country – practical reminders of where crews are getting it right and where vigilance is needed.

Terex Rough Terrain Cranes re-enters the crawler crane segment with the launch of the TTC 70.

No machine replaces training, but good engineering supports good decision-making. Altec Teupen’s stability systems and outrigger design are built to help crews operate within safe limits. When equipment and training work together, risk decreases.

German crane rental company Schmidbauer used its Grove GMK6400-1 to replace bearings on wind turbine blades in Denklingen, Bavaria. The crane’s advanced technology and precise planning enabled the project to be completed ahead of schedule in just three days, showcasing efficiency and strength in complex wind energy maintenance tasks.

INZAG has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 mobile crane. The 4-axle crane expands the crane fleet of the internationally active construction company, providing a powerful and flexible solution for demanding operations, such as those required for a large-scale infrastructure project in southern Angola.

Tracked aerials distribute weight across the ground, which helps reduce surface damage and allows access where bucket trucks simply can’t go. For crews dealing with gates, slopes, or soft ground, that flexibility changes how the job gets planned.

How states stack up on arborist credentials, population, and market demand.

The previous initiative lapsed on April 8, but two days later, the safety agency announced an updated outreach, resource and inspection program that will run through 2031.

An additional Liebherr 1000 EC-H tower crane has been deployed to support construction at the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota. Supplied by Morrow Equipment, the crane enhances lifting capacity and precision for high-altitude operations on one of the world’s largest sculptural projects. With a 50-tonne capacity and up to 80-metre reach, the crane is well suited to the challenging terrain and evolving construction demands.

In tree care, safety is often treated like overhead. Necessary. Required. Important, sure – but expensive. Harnesses, helmets, training days, downtime for tailboards, safety managers, documentation. When you’re running multiple crews and watching fuel, labor and equipment costs climb, it can be tempting to view safety as something that slows production.

The Altec Teupen TC115SJplus offers a balance of height and reach while maintaining the crawler stability crews need on less-than-perfect terrain. For companies transitioning from primarily climbing to incorporating lifts more often, it’s a practical step forward.

The crane operates entirely emissions-free when running in electric mode through a 160kWh battery pack.

Workplace safety training used to follow a predictable format. Employees gathered in a room, an instructor led the session, and everyone completed the same material at the same time. That model still exists, but the way companies deliver safety training has changed significantly.

If you’re working around houses, fences, and utility lines, side reach matters. The Altec Teupen TL98SJplus offers superior outreach with controlled movement for positioning where climbing would otherwise be the only option. It gives crews another safe access method without overcomplicating setup.

Based in Rathcoole, 15km from the centre of Dublin, Kevin Keogh Crane Hire has taken delivery of a great addition to the fleet with their new Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3.