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Editor's Note 
 
Whether its building 80-plus wind turbines for an energy project in Alberta, lifting a pedestrian skybridge to life in Montreal, or simply boasting award-winning project teams, cranes and infrastructure remain a perfect pair across the country.
- Jack Burton, Editor
 
NEWS 
 

Sarens installs over 80 turbines at Alberta wind farm

Sarens completed its offloading and installation of 83 wind turbines on behalf of Borea Construction for the Buffalo Plains Wind Farm project near Lomond, Alta. Challenges included the sandy terrain adding to slower dismantling times and avoiding storms and the high winds caused by them.


Gordie Howe International Bridge recognized for health and safety efforts

The health and safety team behind the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been selected as the silver winner of OHS Canada’s occupational health and safety team of the year award; part of the OHS Honours awards on September 26.


Canadian cities see tower crane growth amidst North American decreases

Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) biannual tower crane count index for North America has been published for Q3 of 2024, with Calgary and Toronto among the seven cities that saw their count increase amidst an overall downward trend.


Strongco rebrands to Nors

“It is with great pride that we share a new and important chapter in our history: Strongco is now Nors, a single global brand,” said CEO and president Oliver Nachevski.


Building Ontario Fund appoints inaugural CEO

The Building Ontario Fund, a fund focused on facilitating the development of revenue-generating critical infrastructure across the province, has named Michael Fedchyshyn the inaugural CEO of its board of directors.


 
FEATURES 
 
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Three easy pieces: GUAY and ADF Group collaborate on Montreal skybridge

Heavy-hitting cranes from GUAY's fleet hoist pedestrian skybridge in Montreal. » Read More...
 
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Q&A: Harmonic ergonomics with BC Crane Safety's Roberta Sheng-Taylor

BC Crane Safety’s Roberta Sheng-Taylor on the unique ergonomic challenges of crane cabins – and how to tackle them effectively. » Read More...
 
 
PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT 
 

Potain unveils new Igo M 24-19 self-erecting crane

An upgrade of Potain’s Igo M 14, the Igo M 24-19 joins the Igo MA 21 and Hup M 28-22 models in the company’s line of mobile self-erecting cranes, designed as a solution for new home construction and renovation applications. » Read More...

Liebherr's latest in MK line debuts new features

Liebherr has added to its MK series of mobile folding construction cranes with the MK 120-5.1, which uses a five-axle carrier and offers a maximum reach radius of 52 metres and a 2.1 tonne jib-end lift capacity. » Read More...

Hiab launches next generation of its articulating loaders with iQ.708 HiPro

Standing in the 60 to 70 tonne-metre class, the iQ.708 HiPro features a maximum vertical reach of up to 40 metres (with jibs adding an additional up-and-over reach of 26 metres), nine compatible extensions and Hiab’s Space Evo control system. » Read More...