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Crane Operator Charged in 2014 Construction Site Deaths

Two workers were killed when the basket they were in broke free from the hoisting crane and they fell eight stories

January 3, 2017

Essex Rental Corp.'s Third Quarter Financials Impacted by Reduced Activity in Energy Sector

Essex Rental Corp. announced its pro forma unaudited consolidated results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016, reporting a drop in dollar utilization for rough-terrain and tower cranes.

November 30, 2016

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Backhoe Loaders

CM Labs Adds New Vortex Backhoe Loader Training Module to Training Products Line

New self-guided learning features maximize student autonomy while reinforcing instructor guidance

November 21, 2016

Trainees will also experience changes in hydraulic pressure, engine RPM, and terrain surface, familiarizing them with equipment performance and fuel consumption, in order to provide them with the knowledge and skills they need for efficient performance on the work site.

NYC Construction Trade Associations Sue Over New Crane Regulations

Construction trade associations suing to halt enforcement of new crane requirements claim the new rules make crane operations less safe

October 26, 2016

Steve Filipov Takes Over Role of Terex Cranes President

Fillip previously served as Terex Cranes president from 2004 to 2008 and will be taking over for current president Ken Lousberg who is leaving to pursue other opportunities

October 26, 2016

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

IronPlanet Breaks Records with September Sales Topping $99 Million

September 2016 was a record-breaking month for the online used-equipment marketplace with 5,900 bidders, 23 auctions and total gross merchandise volume of more than $99 million

October 21, 2016

September 2016 was a record-breaking month for online used-equipment marketplace IronPlanet, with 5,900 bidders, 23 auctions and total gross merchandise volume of more than $99 million.

Training & Education

New Vortex Advantage Provides Complete Simulator Training for Crane and Heavy Equipment Operators

The Vortex Advantage has been designed to provide maximum flexibility for training programs of all sizes and budgets, depending on the desired level of immersion and the number of machine simulations required

October 17, 2016

Maxim Crane Buys Essex Crane's Rental Assets

Maxim Crane Works has bought all of Essex Crane's productive equipment for about $75 million as Essex continues to sell its remaining assets to meet obligations after ceasing operations on September 9.

September 21, 2016

Manitowoc to Relocate Crawler-Crane Manufacture to Shady Grove, PA

Move expected to be complete in 2017 stands to generate annualized pre-tax cost savings of $25 to $30 million

August 9, 2016

The MLC300's VPCcounterweight system automatically positions the crane’s counterweight to maintain a center of gravity closer to the center of rotation, which reduces ground-bearing pressure, and therefore, ground prep.

Construction Safety

OSHA Cites NJ Contractor with 29 Crane, Chemical Hazard Violations

RCS Construction of New Jersey cited for 26 serious and three other-than-serious health and safety violations relating to crane operation, machine guarding and more

August 9, 2016

Terex Shuts Waverly Crane Production with Short Notice

Terex suddenly shut down its crane factory in Waverly, IA, on Tuesday, planning to move production to Oklahoma, leaving roughly 175 workers wondering what's next

July 20, 2016

100 UAW workers at the Terex crane-manufacturing plant in Waverly, IA, were given less than an hour notice to vacate the premises when Terex closed the plant down with intent to move production of rough rerrain cranes, truck cranes and boom trucks to Oklahoma City.

Training & Education

Study Seeks to Determine the Value of Simulators in Crane Training

14-month study will be used to set specific goals for skills development and determine what operational skill level can be achieved with the use of crane simulators

July 8, 2016

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Construction Safety

Crane Industry Services Installs Crane and Excavator Simulators at Centered on Safety Training Center

Three Vortex Simulators from CM Labs Simulations will be used to provide training and conduct performance checks for operators of mobile cranes, tower cranes and excavators

June 21, 2016

Animated Crane Operating Signal Guide

CraneServicesInc.com has created this infographic featuring animated figures demonstrating each of the main signals associated with equipment operations and movement on a construction worksite

June 1, 2016

CraneServicesInc.com has created this infographic featuring animated figures demonstrating each of the main signals associated with equipment operations and movement on a construction worksite.

New Wheel Loader Training Simulator Saves Wear and Tear on Equipment

The Wheel Loader Training Module features progressive learning exercises — from beginner to advanced — designed to gradually build student skill and confidence

May 26, 2016

The Wheel Loader Training Module features progressive learning exercises — from beginner to advanced — designed to gradually build student skill and confidence.

ALL Crane Rental Opens Indianapolis Branch, Expands Two Others

Central Rent-A-Crane’s service area expands in Central and Southern IN, KY and OK; Mobile, AL, and Elk Mound, WI, branches get major modernizations

March 15, 2016

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Business Services

Despite Labor Shortage Construction Industry Salaries Remain High

Average annual salaries for craft professions ranged from just over $47,000 to almost $89,000

March 10, 2016

Of the nearly 90 construction groups surveyed, average annual salaries for craft professions ranged from just over $47,000 to almost $89,000. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list, earning $88,675 and $77,917, respectively.

NYC Construction Contractors Argue New Crane Standards Harm City's Construction Industry

Industry groups are arguing the temporary restriction of stopping crane work with winds of 20 miles per hour could cause logistical and financial problems

February 22, 2016