Tag: crane
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A Guide to Modern Crane Construction
Crane construction forms the backbone of modern industrial and commercial development. From erecting skyscrapers to moving massive components in ports and manufacturing plants, cranes are indispensable tools of progress. The process of building and installing these powerful machines, however, is a highly specialized field requiring precision engineering, strict safety protocols, and expert knowledge. This guide…
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Kito Crosby Launches Erikkila Crane for Flexible Efficiency
Kito Crosby is proud to announce its Erikkila-branded Movable Workstation Crane, a new addition to its light crane product line designed to meet the evolving needs of modern industrial workplaces. The Movable Workstation Crane enables a flexible, safe, and efficient lifting solution that can adapt to temporary or changing environments without compromising performance. “Developing the movable…
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NAWIC Names Tower Crane Operator 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has named Sammy Cossairt, a tower crane operator for Maxim Crane Works in Nashville, Tennessee, as its 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional skill in construction trades, leadership and commitment to advancing women in the industry. Cossairt brings nearly a decade of experience operating…
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NAWIC Names Tower Crane Operator 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has named Sammy Cossairt, a tower crane operator for Maxim Crane Works in Nashville, Tennessee, as its 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional skill in construction trades, leadership and commitment to advancing women in the industry. Cossairt brings nearly a decade of experience operating…
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Crane count drops 44% across North America
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Rider Levett Bucknall’s biannual Crane Count shows the number of cranes in 16 major North American cities are down 44%, or by 8 cranes, when compared to the previous report in the first quarter of…
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Crane count drops 44% across North America
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Rider Levett Bucknall’s biannual Crane Count shows the number of cranes in 16 major North American cities are down 44%, or by 8 cranes, when compared to the previous report in the first quarter of…
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Terex to Sell Tower and Rough Terrain Crane Businesses to Raimondi
Terex Corp. has signed an agreement to sell its Tower and Rough Terrain Crane businesses to Raimondi Cranes SpA, a Milan-based crane manufacturer. The deal includes Terex’s Tower Cranes facility in Fontanafredda, Italy; its Rough Terrain Cranes facility in Crespellano, Italy; and its North America Cranes service and support center in Wilmington, North Carolina. The…
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Crane Composites Rebrands as VALTO Engineered Materials
Crane Composites, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality fiberglass reinforced panels (“FRP”), has rebranded as VALTO Engineered Materials (“VALTO”) to mark the company’s next chapter of growth. For over 70 years, VALTO has delivered engineering excellence in composite materials. Honoring the company’s legacy while embracing the future, VALTO continues to lead the market with…
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Skyline Cockpit’s tower crane remote control system changes the game
Skyline Cockpit’s remote control system for tower cranes won the Digital Innovation in Productivity category at the Digital Construction Awards 2025. Skyline Cockpit collects Meital Sharon (second right) of Skyline Cockpit collects the trophy from Karolina Orecchini at Digital Construction Week (far left), Melissa Zanocco at Accenture (second left) and Sally Phillips (far right) (Photo…
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Falcon unfairly sacked crane operator following Edinburgh jib collapse
An employment tribunal has found that Falcon unfairly dismissed a crane operator following the collapse of a crane at a construction site in Edinburgh two years ago. The crane operator, referred to as G Shields, has been awarded more than £29,000 after the tribunal concluded his dismissal had been “substantively unfair” and there hadn’t been…