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Editor's Note 
 
Who's on the cover of Crane & Hoist's September issue? It could be you! I'm excited to announce that our annual photo contest has returned, with submissions open between now and August 1. See below for more details!
- Jack Burton, Editor
 
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Want to get on the cover of Crane & Hoist Canada? Our photo contest is back!

Entries for our annual photo contest, presented in collaboration with the Canadian Crane Rental Association, are now open until August 1. Outstanding submissions will be highlighted in our September/October 2025 issue, with the winning entry receiving a spot on the cover.


Groke named exclusive B.C. distributor for COMANSA tower cranes

Tower crane rental company Groke has expanded its Canadian presence by entering an exclusive distributor partnership with COMANSA tower cranes for the British Columbia market.


Ontario proposes legislation to fast track major infrastructure projects

The Ontario Government has introduced the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025. If approved, this new act would streamline approval processes for major infrastructure, transit, mining and housing projects.


B.C. prepares to introduce prompt payment legislation

British Columbia’s Attorney General Niki Sharma has directed her Ministry to prepare for the introduction of prompt payment legislation to ensure timely payments for workers in the construction sector.


Alberta’s J.D.A. Ventures purchases Liebherr mobile crane duo at bauma

Alberta’s J.D.A. Ventures Ltd. has purchased a Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 and an LTM 1160-5.2 for its fleet, with the machines to be used for wind energy and oil and gas projects in northwest Alberta and northeast British Columbia.


New tower crane operator and rigger training comes to B.C.

The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115 has developed two new critical training courses for British Columbia, aimed at helping to build the skills needed for safe and efficient tower crane operation.


 
 
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Driving standards: Harmonizing weights and dimensions for crane transportation

The efforts to harmonize crane transportation standards across Canada’s provinces, and the impacts these changes could bring to the sector. » Read More...
 
 
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Latest pad from DICA combines steel and composite materials

DICA has announced its new EcoMax crane pad, which features a combination of steel and composite materials, offering DICA’s standard level of performance and durability at a lower cost. » Read More...

Tadano unveils 1-tonne capacity boom lift for North American market

Tadano launched its AS-63HD boom lift mobile elevating work platform for the Canadian and U.S. markets at bauma this month. The AS-63HD has a 1-tonne maximum platform capacity; the first of its kind in North America. » Read More...

Manitowoc reveals new GROVE GHC200 telecrawler

Manitowoc has revealed its new GROVE GHC200 telescopic crawler crane, featuring a maximum capacity of 160 tonnes and a six section, 56.4-metre pinned boom. Extensions of up to 21.6 metres can be added to the boom, increasing its maximum tip height to 81 metres. » Read More...

 
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