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Crane removal underway following Vancouver construction site fire

Removal procedures are underway after a construction site fire in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday, August 6 caused a tower crane to collapse. According to the CBC, the fire began in a six-storey wooden building frame before spreading to nearby residences.


Nominations now open for this year’s Top 10 Under 40!

Get your nominations in before September 18 to secure your chance at showcasing the young workers lifting your organization to the next level!


Canada’s construction rental market poised for growth, report shows

The latest quarterly economic forecast from the Canadian Rental Association (CRA), based on data from Q2 of 2024, shows that the rental market is poised for growth, with this trajectory driven significantly by the equipment rental sector.


Flatiron and Dragados merge into North American infrastructure giant

Operations of the combined firm, referred to as Flatiron Dragados, will be led Flatiron CEO Javier Sevilla. Flatiron Dragados’ operations will span eight Canadian provinces and 24 U.S. states.


 
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Safety Corner: Beat the heat during summer crane operations

With the summer sun bringing the heat, BC Crane Safety’s Clinton Connell shares how crane operators can protect themselves from its hazards. » Read More...
 
 
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Crane & Hoist’s July/August 2024 edition is now available!

Crane & Hoist Canada's newest issue has all the insights and happenings coming out of the CCRA's annual conference – including an overview of the showstopper winners and nominees for the CCRA's Lift of the Year awards. » Read More...

Procore Construction Network arrives in Canada

The Procore Construction Network (PCN), a digital platform and business directory connecting contractors, owners, engineers, suppliers and vendors from across the construction industry, has arrived in Canada. » Read More...

Kito Crosby appoints Technology Solutions division lead

Rigging and crane accessory manufacturer Kito Crosby has appointed Peter Hird to the role of commercial & business development lead for its Technology Solutions division, which includes the Crosby Straightpoint and Crosby BlokCam products; the latter of which Hird co-launched in 2015. » Read More...

 
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New Grove models from Manitowoc feature increased strength and reach

Manitowoc is launching two new rough terrain cranes to its Grove line in both the 650-ton and 85-ton class, debuting the pair at its Manitowoc Crane Days event in Shady Grove, PA. Both models feature a 35- to 56-foot bi-fold swingaway jib that can be manually offset up to 45 degrees. » Read More...

Terex launches TRT 80L rough terrain crane

Terex Rough Terrain Cranes has introduced the TRT 80L model, a two-axle model featuring an 80-tonne capacity and 47-metre telescopic boom. The machine has been designed with a width of three metres for accommodating confined spaces and congested jobsites. » Read More...

Liebherr adds improvements to Crane Finder app

The new version of Liebherr's Crane Finder platform is compatible with smartphones and tablets running both iOs and Android, providing users with a mobile option when finding a crane to fit their required configurations for specific load cases. » Read More...

 
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