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Virtual Reality holiday parties

For companies that won’t be able to meet in person for their annual end-of-year celebrations, VR Conflux-Holiday Party offers an alternative.


70 per cent of construction firms as or more productive than before the pandemic

Procore revealed the results of its inaugural How We Build Now Canada survey, which showed that more than 70 per cent of Canadian construction companies responding had as many or more projects during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before.


SC&RA moves events to late 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions

With COVID-19 numbers increasing and some states already imposing travel and gathering restrictions, the SC&RA board has approved an alternative plan for in-person meetings in 2021.


A1A Software now accepting nominations for Lift Plan of the Year competition

A1A Software LLC announced the 2020 Lift Plan of the Year Competition. The awards program is for companies that use A1A Software’s 3D Lift Plan as a sales tool, for bid proposals, crane selection and setup, lift planning, and documentation.
 
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Five benefits of preventative maintenance in crane care

Take a look at a piece from earlier this year on crane maintenance. By stopping a breakdown in its tracks with a preventative maintenance program, you’re keeping wear on major components to a minimum, and overall damage to the crane is averted. » Read More
 
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New Demag AC 450-7 All Terrain Crane

Tadano Demag launched the new AC 450-7 all terrain crane. Tadano Demag wanted to “give wheels” to a more powerful alternative to its existing six-axle cranes, with the objective to keep it as compact as its counterparts despite the additional axle. » Read More

Volvo’s ‘most extreme’ crash test involves a 100-foot drop from a crane

Volvo’s latest series of crash tests involves 10 new Volvo vehicles. But, unlike controlled laboratory tests with high-speed cameras and dummies, these tests involved a crane and cars are dropped from 30 metres in the air. » Read More

Using online crane games to get through pandemic

In an era of depressive doomscrolling, crane game apps are a cheerful alternative. » Read More

Outrigger Pad Basics: Safety Series

DICA’s new safety series, Outrigger Pad Basics was developed in partnership with NBIS, insurance provider for crane and rigging, concrete pumping and heavy haul equipment. » Read More
 
Events 
 

BC Road Builders AGM & Winter Celebrations

December 3 to December 5, 2020
Location: Victoria, B.C.
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