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Materials and labour shortage impacts US construction
Officials told ‘addressing labour and materials shortages will boost construction spending”
Controversy over Skanska loader crane ban
Industry association warns of far-reaching consequences for contractor’s hydraulic truck loader crane ban
T.J. Cantwell to lead NCCCO Foundation
Cantwell will take over from current chief executive, Graham Brent, on August 1. 
Act now on ICSA crane safety guidance
Association director calls for crane industry to act on new ICSA safety guidance
2022 SC&RA Annual Conference review
The SC&RA Annual Conference attracts members from around the world. Mike Chalmers reports
CCO exams will transition to digital by 2024
CCO unveiled its technology initiative to move all written exams to the computer through the introduction of a new test administration modality known as Event Online Testing (EOT). 
SC&RA awards member companies for safe operations
Companies and individuals were honored with transportation and crane & rigging safety plaques.  
A history of the Job of the Year competition
The SC&RA Job of the Year contest is a monumental tradition that has been going strong for 57 years.
SC&RA elects 2022-2023 leadership
SC&RA has announced its leadership slate for 2022-2023, led by new president Ed Bernard of Precision Specialized. 
SPOA looks to form lifting group
Scottish Plant Owners Association urges lifting sector firms to attend industry meeting
Tower Cranes North America 2022 event update
Who is speaking at the third Tower Cranes North America conference in Miami, USA, 21 and 22 June, and what will they say?
2022 Job of the Year winners announced
At the SC&RA Annual Conference, eight companies took home the big prize for the crane, rigging and specialized transportation industry. 
Your guide to the 2022 SC&RA Annual Conference
Attendees of the 2022 Annual Conference will be treated to business, history and Washington D.C. culture in SC&RA’s very own backyard.
SC&RA grows Online Permit Manual with mobile cranes
The manual has been enhanced to address permitting challenges across states and provinces in North America
Reviewing the SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium
SC&RA welcomed 425 attendees to Glendale, AZ for an engaging industry event. 
A conversation with incoming SC&RA president
Ed Bernard will accept the gavel from Kevin Johnston at the SC&RA Annual Conference this month.
ESTA Awards 2022 winners
Find out who picked up the prestigious awards in the annual European crane and transport industry contest
Why the SC&RA has a new approach to permit harmonisation
The Association is cultivating new approach to permit harmonisation in 2022, says Mike Chalmers
Industry interview: Megan Tanel, AEM
The new President of the AEM, Megan Tanel, talks to Andy Brown about tech, skills shortages and the infrastructure bill
Biggest US construction wage rise in 40 years
Contractors association says more needs to be done to ensure workers can pursue jobs in construction as worker shortages look set to worsen 
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