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Cranes
A Recap on Recent Crane Collapses
It is not everyday a crane collapses, but when a crane does fall it can be a deadly event for those involved. Here is a recap on the latest crane collapses impacting the crane industry.
June 16, 2021
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Looking Back on the World's Deadliest Construction Projects
Historically, canal and railroad projects have recorded the most construction worker deaths while bridges and skyscrapers have generally been safer jobs
August 28, 2019
The Panama Canal, Burma-Siam Railway, Hawks Nest Tunnel, White Sea-Baltic Sea Canal and the Transcontinental Railroad top the list of construction projects with the highest construction worker deaths per 1,000 workers.
Apps
[APP] Increase Crane Uptime with Manitowoc Diagnostic Code App
Manitowoc Cranes
Free app helps operators interpret diagnostic codes generated by on-board control systems in Manitowoc and Grove cranes
November 13, 2018
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Cranes
Liebherr Gives In To Customer Demands to Return to Rough Terrain
Liebherr USA, Co.
Liebherr's re-entry into the RT market couples unique standalone advantages with industry required features and abilities
November 4, 2016
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Loaders
Liebherr Information Tour in UK Highlights New Tier 4 Final Loaders and Tower Cranes
Liebherr USA, Co.
Whirlwind tour takes international trade press to locations throughout the UK to learn about Liebherr operations, new products and a major bridge building project.
November 5, 2015
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Construction Toolbox
Can a Video Game Help Recruit the Next Generation of Construction Workers?
The Construction Simulator game puts users behind the wheel of 14 different vehicles, all of which have a specific purpose for each job or project
November 13, 2014
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Apps
App of the Week: Crane Operator Hand Signals
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA)
Mobile app provides users with images of all necessary crane opeartor hand signals
December 10, 2013
The SCRA mobile app shows necessary crane hand signals graphically.
Cranes
Liebherr Highlights Its Presence in Brazil with International Information Tour
Liebherr USA, Co.
Construction editors get a glimpse of Liebherr's Brazilian operations, as well as its equipment in action in a variety applications.
November 12, 2012
Liebherr Brasil GMO LTDA includes four divisions: Earthmoving Equipment, Mining, Maritime Cranes and Construction Cranes and Mixing Technology. To handle these varied engineering and manufacturing activities, the plant in Guaratingueta has a total production area exceeding 1,250,000 sq. ft.
Lifting Equipment
More Similarities Than Differences
A trip to construction sites in Austria highlights the universal requirement for equipment performance, productivity and value.
October 17, 2011
The new University of Economics and Business campus construction project in Vienna involves 17 tower cranes working on a 10-hectare site.
Concrete Thoughts
Crane helps adrenaline junkies get their fix
October 22, 2009
Construction Toolbox
Another Crane Collapse
March 26, 2008