Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture recognized individuals, programs and projects advancing arboriculture and community forestry across the state during the 2026 Texas Tree Awards at the annual Texas Tree Conference in Waco.

CM Labs, the global leader in simulation-based training solutions, has launched new features as part of the Intellia Workforce Training System, the comprehensive suite that unites training management tools with simulators and equipment curriculum.

OSHA’s deregulatory rulemaking reached the end of its most visible phase last month. The agency held five days of informal public hearings beginning August 19, 2026 and concluding August 26, all held virtually before an administrative law judge. The record is now built. What happens next occurs out of public view.

As fall quickly approaches in Centennial, Colorado, and surrounding areas, the season brings cooler temperatures, dry air, and rapidly changing weather that can stress trees. To support both young and established trees as they prepare for winter, deep root watering is essential.

The crane and logistics company Henneberger Schwerlast e.K. has acquired a Liebherr mobile crane LTM 1100-5.3. The ability to carry up to 16.9t of counterweight on public roads and the vehicle’s narrow width of just 2.55m were the decisive factors in the purchase.

Walk down almost any residential street and you will find a tree whose trunk drops straight into the ground like a fence post, often inside a tall ring of fresh mulch. The yard looks well kept, so the tree rarely draws attention. Hidden under that soil or mulch is the root flare, and where it sits has a lot to do with how well the tree grows over the next ten or twenty years.

Utility vegetation management professionals will gather in Portland from Sept. 22 to 24 for the annual Trees & Utilities conference, presented by the Utility Arborist Association (UAA) and the Arbor Day Foundation.

In this New York Times article, Tom Cox from Environmental Design, Inc., a Davey partner, shares the process of transplanting and installing mature trees and explains why the practice is growing in popularity among wealthy Americans.

German maritime company SAL, part of the Harren group, has taken delivery of two 800 tonne all electric Liebherr LS 800 E ship cranes, installed on MV Patricia, the third vessel in its Orca Class newbuilding programme.

Bob Shinn, Lawn Care Services Line Director at SavATree, was featured in USA Today, sharing why the end of summer is the most important stretch of the year for homeowners who want a healthy lawn and landscape.

The need for collaboration across industries continues to grow. This will be on display at Trees & Utilities in Portland, Oregon, September 22 – 24, where utility vegetation management professionals, urban foresters, utility leaders, and environmental stakeholders will gather to share ideas and explore solutions.

Singapore crane and aerial lift rental company and civil engineer, Hiap Heng group, has taken delivery of its first mobile self-erecting tower crane, a new four axle electric powered Liebherr MK 88-4.1E.

German crane rental company Jandt Kranvermietung has taken delivery of a 450 tonne Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 All Terrain crane, which take over as its new flagship.

SavATree announced a national partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to accelerate reforestation in regions recovering from hurricanes, wildfires, and other disasters. Through SavATree’s new For Every Treeinitiative, every tree removal performed by the company will directly support the planting of a new tree in high-priority restoration areas across Florida and Michigan.

Manufacturer XCMG in China has completed the first half of the 14,000 tonne capacity ring crane it is building for the engineering division of the Sinopec national oil company.

TCIA’s Bob Rouse is the recipient of the 2026 International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Honorary Membership Award. The award was announced during the ISA Annual International Conference, held Aug. 10-12, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan.

Sany Group has presented a 250,000t-metre ring crane aimed at addressing the increased demands of next-generation nuclear power projects and other large-scale energy infrastructure.

Bigelow Safety has announced the U.S. availability of The Buddie System, a safety alert system designed to give workers an additional way to initiate an emergency communication signal during crane operations and other heavy equipment activity.

Krank Limited has expanded its Inspeq platform with AI-Assisted Inspections, a feature designed to allow equipment inspectors to document findings and complete reports while inspecting machines. The capability combines voice commands, photographs, video, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and AI-assisted field completion in a single inspection workflow.

The Cullman Tree Commission is working on several projects that could shape how trees are planted, maintained and promoted around the city of Cullman in the months ahead.