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Recapping SC&RA’s advocacy initiatives in 2023
SC&RA advocacy wins come early and often.
How to get the most from your internal audit
Joel Dandrea discusses evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance procedures.
Detailing the process of engineered rigging
Engineering is the backbone of successful construction projects. Mike Beres reports exclusively for ACT.
Raimondi luffer deployed for downtown Toronto jobsite
Canadian builder Avenue Building Corporation is utilizing a Raimondi LR273 on a new residential high rise. 
How to utilize risk management tools
D.Ann Shiffler discusses critical issues that fall under the insurance umbrella.
NCCCO Foundation signs alliance for crane safety
The NCCCO Foundation, OSHA and CCO will work together to keep the industry informed of applicable safety-related initiatives.
Navigating the heavy equipment financing market
ACT’s annual Finance Forum participants discuss the economy, interest rates, supply chain issues, geopolitical conflict and a possible recession.
Paul McDonnell: ‘It truly feels like an unprecedented time in the market for crane rental’
Paul McDonnell has zeroed in on strategies that are making a difference at Maxim Crane Works.
Mega order for Broshuis
Another big US Army order, this time for more than 500 equipment trailers
New tower cranes making 2023 debut
Several new tower cranes have hit the skies this year.
Smaller cranes to build bigger turbines
Here is a new way of erecting wind turbines, onshore and offshore, using smaller cranes than those ordinarily employed
First offshore transfer lifts for wind turbines
Seaqualize claims world’s first offshore transfer lifts of wind turbine components from a heaving supply vessel
TCNA 2024 call for papers
Submissions invited for tower crane conference in Tennessee, USA, on 11 and 12 June 2024
Barnhart completes third acquistion this year
Barnhart has purchased Armstrong Crane and Rigging, including its operated crane rental service and all associated personnel and equipment
Omega Morgan acquires Canadian heavy lift company
Donald Rigging will continue to operate under its own brand, maintaining its headquarters in Calgary, Alberta.
AGEDI recognizes SC&RA’s 75th anniversary
The Association of Industrial Cranes, Equipment and Devices’ 8th International Congress of Industrial Cranes was held in Mexico.
Greenfield Products partners with Roborigger
The Australia-based company’s load orientation devices products will be distributed by Greenfield Products. 
DICA launches resource page for ground conditions
The guide defines important terms like Ultimate Bearing Capacity and Allowable Ground Bearing Pressure.
Ontario taxi fleet expands with Link-Belt all-terrain
DI National Cranes, part of the PDI Group of Companies purchased the 175-ton crane for cell tower work. 
What benefits do veterans bring to construction?
On Veterans’ Day, former services personnel working in construction discuss why they think veterans are well suited to working in construction.
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