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October 1, 2019
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World’s largest crane ‘Big Carl’ working on first project

SGC-250, more affectionately referred to as “Big Carl”, is the world’s largest crane, and it’s now working on its first project: a nuclear plant.


N.S. assumes liability for removal of crane toppled by Dorian

The Nova Scotia government has declared a localized state of emergency in part of downtown Halifax in order to speed up removal of a construction crane blown down during post-tropical storm Dorian.


What the ‘Crane Index’ says about your changing city

In some cities, a skyline full of construction equipment has become synonymous with change and displacement. But there are things cranes can’t tell you.
 
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Featured News

Toronto tops crane count across North America

Toronto has topped the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Crane Index for the North America – January 2019 report surveying the number of active tower cranes in various cities. The study was released in August and surveys 13 major cities across the continent. » Read More
 
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Crane drops load of materials near busy Victoria intersection

No one was injured after a construction crane working on Victoria’s new Customs House condo development dropped a load of materials near a busy pedestrian intersection last week. » Read more

Superior cranes purchases new Demag crane

Superior Cranes in Rockingham, N.C. purchased the 1,375 USt (1,250 t) capacity class Demag CC 6800-1 crawler crane for its operations in the U.S. » Read more

Manitowoc opens new facility in the Philippines

Manitowoc has opened a new 2,900 m2 facility with a warehouse and a workshop in Molino, Cavite, south of the Philippines capital, Manila. » Read more
 
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CONEXPO Latin America 2019

October 2 to October 5, 2019
Location: Santiago, Chile
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020

March 10 to March 14, 2020
Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
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