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As cranes have got bigger fewer lifts are made using multiple cranes although loads are still getting heavier and, in some cases, a multiple crane lift can be a better option, according to Jim Worrell, who presents a webinar on the topic

Crane Institute Certification (CIC) is now accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as well as the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA).

Tim Hillegonds talks with Bill Smith about OSHA’s latest proposal to extend the compliance date for crane operator certification by three years.

Sicklesteel cranes donated 20,000 calculators in support of the CCO certification process.

CCO certification reaches over 100,000 since its launch in April of 1996. The majority of those certified are operators of mobile cranes.

Germany-based association VDBUM has given its support to the new AEM/AEMP telematics standard

Speakers and preliminary programme announced for International Cranes & Transport Asia Pacific conference in Singapore on 30 September. The conference is part of a three-day Crane Fair being organised by International Cranes and Specialized Transport, the Singapore Cranes Association, the Singapore Contractors Association and the country’s Workplace Safety and Health Council

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) elected its slate of officers for the 2014 to 2015 term at its 22-26 April annual conference in Florida, USA

The winners of the 2014 ESTA Awards were announced at the Users Night and Awards of Excellence Dinner 2014, held at the Mövenpick Hotel, in Amsterdam on 24 April

The first three speakers have been announced for the 2014 World Crane and Transport Summit in Florida, USA

The shortlist has been announced for the awards entries in the fast-approaching European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA) Awards of Excellence Evening in Amsterdam

Preparations are underway for the fast-approaching European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA) Awards of Excellence Evening in Amsterdam

An upcoming SC&RA webinar will offer insight into the legal impact of CSA ratings in the USA

IPAF has welcomed a position paper issued by FEM stating that tower cranes are designed and manufactured to lift loads, not people, and should not be used for entertainment purposes.

International Cranes and Specialized Transport and KHL Group’s KHL Events division has announced four events for the crane and transport industry in 2014

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LLEA) has elected Kenny Wright, business development manager for Servtech, as chairman

Initiative has support of three main rental associations in Spain - ANAPAT for aerial platforms, ASEAMAC for general rental, and FANAGRUMAC for cranes.

Have you registered for the 2013 World Crane and Transport Summit? Places are running out for this year's event in Amsterdam for the lifting and project transport industry

The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) held its national conference, exhibition and crane display last month in Hobart, Tasmania

Safe Work Australia’s new Crane Code of Practice and the Australian view of the long-running EN 13000 debate will form the centrepiece of a key presentation at this year's World Crane and Transport Summit coming up in the Netherlands