by admin | Jan 6, 2017 | Crane & Lifting News, Equipment Rental News, Manufacturer News, Workforce News
Despite bitter cold, 32′ precast concrete panels are being set into place in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Wearing heavy clothes against the 6-degree weather, workers from Wells Concrete, of Wells, Minnesota are renting a 165-ton Grove GMK5165-2 All Terrain from Dave’s...
by admin | Jan 3, 2017 | Constuction & Business News, Workforce News
WASHINGTON – U.S. construction spending rose more than expected in November, reaching its highest level in 10-1/2 years, which could provide a lift to fourth-quarter economic growth. The Commerce Department said on Tuesday that construction spending increased...
by admin | Jan 2, 2017 | Crane & Lifting News, Equipment & Construction Videos, Heavy Equipment, Crane & Construction Accidents, Workforce News
Editor’s Note: From all accounts this was a tight knit crew and nothing can bring back the tragic loss of a son and a co worker. The Involuntary manslaughter charge is overzealous. Mark Porter for the rest of his life will replay the mistakes made on that...
by admin | Dec 6, 2016 | Equipment Rental News, Heavy Equipment, Crane & Construction Accidents, Workforce News
A AKM Autokranvermietung GmbH crane operator was lifting an eight-ton metal roof for a building in Plauen, Germany when the Liebherr All Terrain mobile crane he was operating tipped over. As seen in the picture, two construction workers were in a scissor lift working...
by admin | Dec 2, 2016 | Crane & Lifting News, Equipment Rental News, Workforce News
The annual Boat Lift took place at the Ringsend Registered Fishermen & Private Boat Owners Association boatyard in Ireland All the owners could do was lend a hand, or watch the proceedings and pray that their pride and joy would be delivered safely into the...
by admin | Nov 29, 2016 | Heavy Machinery News, Manufacturer News, Workforce News
Dislodging rock in an CAT excavator can be hard enough, let alone when the heavy machinery is balancing precariously on top of a massive slip. But this was not just another day on the job for heavy equipment opererator Paul O’Sullivan as he assisted in efforts...
