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New Strongco president shares goals for company and concerns on COVID-19

President and CEO of Strongco Oliver Nachevski, is looking forward to running the company and is hopeful of an even stronger economy if the COVID-19 pandemic eases and industry returns to normal.


COVID-19: What crane and hoist managers can do

Crane and heavy lifting companies across the country have been feeling the effects coronavirus, or COVID-19, is having on the construction industry. Whether it’s downtime at the site, sick employees, or lack of supplies—managers are doing whatever they can to keep their workers safe.


IPAF report gives new insight into MEWP accidents worldwide

According to the latest detailed safety analysis from the International Powered Access Federation, accidents while using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are more likely when working in public areas or alongside roads than on controlled work sites such as construction sites, commercial or rental premises.


Celebrating International Women’s Day all month long!

Countries around the world celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) on Sunday, March 8. Crane & Hoist will continue recognizing great achievements made by women in construction for the entire month.
 
 
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Meet Atlantic Canada’s first female level 3 offshore crane operator

Denika Mitchelmore says she was always a private person, who suffered from social anxiety and struggled in school. But a love and fascination with cranes gave her life focus and now the native of Green Island Cove, N.L., is the first female level 3 offshore crane operator in Atlantic Canada. » Read More
 
 
HEADLINES 
 

Feds offer help to companies to retool, pump out COVID-19 medical gear

The federal government is unveiling a plan to have companies quickly produce medical equipment to cope with the rapidly multiplying cases of COVID-19 across Canada. » Read More

Industry events cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19

Several industry events are cancelled or indefinitely postponed considering recent travel limitations, and attempts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 across the country. Here are the heavy lifting industry cancelled events to date. » Read More

AED tells mayors and governors to keep construction projects going during pandemic

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) delivered letters to national organizations representing mayors, local elected officials and the nation’s governors, urging them to allow construction projects to continue while highlighting the equipment industry’s integral role in building and maintaining essential infrastructure. » Read More
 
Events 
 

CCA Spring Board Meeting

June 15 to June 18, 2020
Location: P.E.I.
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CCA Fall Board Meeting

September 9 to September 11, 2020
Location: Saskatoon, Sask.
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BCRB Fall Conference

September 13 to September 15, 2020
Location: Kelowna, B.C.
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