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Join us online for Women in Construction Virtual Event

Crane & Hoist Canada is partnering with Rock to Road, Glass Canada, Canadian Contractor, Canadian Consulting Engineer, Fenestration Review, Canadian Rental Service, and On-Site magazine, to kick off International Women’s Day highlighting successes in the industry. The event will also share insights on how to address and solve challenges women continue to face in construction.


Konecranes president and CEO comments on first year in role

Konecranes President and CEO Rob Smith commented on his first year in the role saying Konecranes would continue to implement its strategic initiatives in 2021.


MCWP becomes fourth sustaining member of IPAF

The International Powered Access Federation welcomed Alimak Group, a global mast-climbing work platform (MCWP) and construction hoist manufacturer, as its fourth Sustaining Member.
 
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Women in Construction

Podcast: Building for the future

Building scientist Melissa Furukawa of Peel Passive House Consulting sat down with Peter Saunders, editor of Canadian Consulting Engineer, to discuss the Passive House Standard. >> Listen Now
 
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Mary Van Buren keynote speaker at Women in Construction Virtual Event

Mary Van Buren, president of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), will speak about the importance of inspiring the next generation of workers to join the multi-faceted field of construction. She will discuss what needs to happen to foster an inclusive construction industry and initiatives CCA has spearheaded to actively champion diversity. For more information visit the link below. » Read More
 
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Insulated Z-45 Boom Lift from Terex Utilities

Terex Utilities announced its new Genie Z-45 Substation Utility Boom. The Z-45 SUB is mobile elevated work platform. It is designed for substation work and other applications where an insulated device is needed but the use of traditional bucket trucks is prohibitive due to size and manoeuvrability. » Read More

Skills Ontario supports Ontario’s Skills Development Fund to boost economic recovery

Minister of Labour Training and Skills Development Monte McNaughton announced the Skills Development Fund, a new opportunity for businesses, union leaders, and training providers to submit their ideas on how to relieve pandemic-induced barriers to hiring, training and retaining workers. » Read More

ALL Erection & Crane Rental Co-Founder Jake Liptak passes at 83

Jerome “Jake” Liptak, one of the co-founders of ALL Erection & Crane Rental and a pioneer in the crane rental category, has died. Jake was 83 years old. Jake co-founded the company in 1964 with his brothers Mike and Larry, and Mike’s wife, Marvine. » Read More
 
Events 
 

Women in Construction

March 8, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
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CCA Annual Conference

March 23 to March 25, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
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SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium 2021

June 22 to June 24, 2021
Location: Birmingham, Ala.
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Commercial UAV Expo

September 7 to September 9, 2021
Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
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SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop

September 14 to September 16, 2021
Location: Chicago, Ill.
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SC&RA Annual Conference

October 25 to October 29, 2021
Location: San Antonio, Tex.
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