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3D Lift Plan of the Year finalists named

A1A Software has selected the finalists for its 2020 Lift Plan of the Year. Industry professionals are invited to view the entries and vote for the best lift plan.


The Skycrane: How NASA’s Perseverance rover will land on Mars

When NASA’s Perseverance rover lands on Mars, the robot will have owed its safe passage to one of the most unlikely pieces of technology developed since the dawn of the Space Age: the Skycrane.


GLAD 2021 to raise awareness of lifting industry through social media

Global Lifting Awareness Day 2021 was born through key stakeholders coming together and deciding on a day dedicated to celebrating the lifting and working-at-height sector and will be held on July 8.


Join us online for Women in Construction Virtual Event

Crane & Hoist Canada magazine is partnering with several other leading construction publications 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.
 
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Women in Construction

Driving change in construction

Women are a catalyst for change in Canada’s construction industry. Join us on March 8, International Women’s Day, for a live virtual event featuring a panel discussion with Marg Latham of CMC; Stephanie Rota of Carmelin Design Build; and Natalie Leonard, P. Eng. Register for Women in Construction today! » Register now!
 
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Pandemic planning

Planning for future pandemics

A research team from the University of Toronto was approved for funding in 2020 to conduct a survey for the Canadian construction industry seeking to address future pandemics in construction. » Read More
 
HEADLINES 
 

Tadano faced with environmental penalty

The Tadano Group has received notification from the EPA and the U.S. Department of Justice of a proposed civil penalty amount and other terms and conditions for agreement. » Read More

Plan ahead to protect slings from damage

While synthetic slings have many benefits, including high strength to low weight ratios, by their nature, both web slings and round slings need more frequent inspection and planning considerations. » Read More

Crane installed, concrete flowing at Toronto’s Fashion District

The 123 Portland Street site has surpassed a few important milestones since the first activity was spotted at the corner of Portland and Adelaide streets in early 2020, with the demolition of a group of low-rise commercial and residential buildings. » 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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