Tag: Lifts
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Nationwide Platforms unveils safety system for scissor lifts
Nationwide Platforms has launched SkySiren PCS for scissor lifts – a secondary guarding system designed to reduce the risk of entrapment for operators. SkySiren was originally developed for boom lifts in 2011. The system was designed as a conventional secondary guarding system that alerted others when an entrapment incident had occurred. The system evolved into…
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Wave of projects lifts construction planning to record high
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Another month of construction planning growth indicates a wave of projects is breaking loose, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, which tracks nonresidential projects entering the planning stage and leads actual construction spending by…
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In pictures | HS2 lifts 880t tunnel boring machine after 5km journey
Photos released by HS2 show how contractors lifted a giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) using a gantry on Saturday (26 July) following the completion of its 5.5km journey across west London. The TBM was lifted using a gantry crane (Image: HS2) The 880-tonne TBM with a 9.11m diameter cutterhead excavated 775,000 tonnes of London Clay…
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Residential Lifts Help Shape Age-Friendly, Accessible Design
Modern home design is undergoing a thoughtful shift, one that prioritizes accessibility, inclusivity, and future-readiness. Whether it’s children, elderly family members, or those with mobility challenges, homes are now being built or renovated with all generations in mind. One of the most impactful innovations in this space is the integration of residential lifts. These compact,…
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Video | Big Carl lifts second giant dome into place at Hinkley Point C
Big Carl, the world’s largest crane, has lifted into place the 245-tonne dome of Hinkley Point C’s second reactor building. The 14m-tall dome closes the 44m-high reactor building. Work on Unit 2 was stopped during the pandemic. Although the second dome was lifted 18 months after the first, Unit 2 is further ahead thanks to…
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New ARI-HETRA EV Battery Lifts for Heavy-Duty Work
As the demand for electric and hybrid vehicle maintenance surges, ARI-HETRA launched their wheeled WS-25EV-E (Electric) and WS-25EV-P (Pneumatic) EV Battery Lifts. Engineered for the unique challenges of EV battery handling, these lifts allow fleet maintenance shops, transit agencies, and commercial vehicle service shops to remove and install batteries while staying mobile in the shop. 4,500 lbs. max capacity. Designed…
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Video | HS2 lifts 850t tunnel boring machine using gantry crane
HS2 has removed a huge tunnel boring machine (TBM) after completing an 8km drive from West Ruislip to Green Park Way, West London. The TBM, named Sushila, weighs 850 tonnes and was lifted in one piece using a 750-tonne gantry crane. Its cuttterhead spans 9.48m in diameter. During its journey from October 2022 until December 2024,…
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VR Lifts Trainees High
The Extended Reality edition of the AEC Business Newsletter in February 2022 topics include VR and IoT used for training mobile elevated work platform operation Varjo’s world’s first human-eye resolution VR/XR cloud streaming AEC+tech, a newly launched website and online platform Technical Skills Every AEC Marketer Needs News about extended reality for construction Read the…
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VR Lifts Trainees High
The Extended Reality edition of the AEC Business Newsletter in February 2022 topics include VR and IoT used for training mobile elevated work platform operation Varjo’s world’s first human-eye resolution VR/XR cloud streaming AEC+tech, a newly launched website and online platform Technical Skills Every AEC Marketer Needs News about extended reality for construction Read the…