Rental Equipment Register Magazine (RER) has announced its 2012 "RER 100," a listing of rental companies ranked highest in rental volume during 2011. Leading this year's list: United Rentals, Greenwich, Conn.; RSC Equipment Rental, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Sunbelt Rentals, Fort Mill, S.C.; Hertz Equipment Rental Corp., Park Ridge, N.J.; and Home Depot Rentals, Atlanta, Ga. Companies […]
To meet the global need for skilled workers in the construction industry, NCCER, Alachua, Fla., has formed a partnership with Edexcel, London, England, to develop an international, industry-recognized credential for construction craft professionals. As part of its Global Workforce Development Initiative, NCCER has begun adapting its systems for international accreditation, instructor certification, training and assessment delivery and […]
Utility equipment owners know that preventive maintenance is key to keeping a fleet of aerial lifts, boom trucks, digger derricks, and other equipment running at peak efficiency. This is especially true in today’s economy, when investing in preventive maintenance programs are more important than ever. “Implementing a preventive maintenance program for a company’s utility fleet, […]
Perched above New York City’s skyline, two tower cranes are piecing together the new One World Trade Center, which just became the city’s tallest skyscraper. How do those cranes get up there? By using their own hoisting power to make themselves taller. While that’s the most common method, there are actually three ways: 1) The external […]
Terex Cranes, Zweibruecken, Germany, has named the first recipient of the Terex Continuing Education Scholarship. The $3,000 donation was awarded by the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s Foundation (SC&R Foundation) to Lee Rucker. Rucker is the son of SC&RA member James Rucker, maintenance supervisor at WireCo World Group, Kansas City, Mo. “The SC&RA is one of the cornerstones of […]
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association granted Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co.,Lexington, Ky., with its Environmental Award. As part of its commitment to “go green with increased awareness and visibility for environmental issues,” SC&RA instituted the award in 2011 to recognize a member company that has made outstanding contributions to environmental protection. Link-Belt was presented the award during closing […]
Florida Governor Rick Scott recently signed into law a bill that amends a state statute to preempt the state and prohibit all local regulation of hoisting equipment, unless the regulation is otherwise federally preempted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under 29 C.F. R parts 1910 and 1926. Local regulation that is prohibited and […]
“Boscaro products have proven time and again their quality, safety, and durability. Boscaro products continue to offer significant value on the project.” Ed Hawthorne – Safety Manger Walsh/PCL – JV II Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge Walsh and PCL have teamed up to complete some of the largest joint venture projects in North America. One such project is […]
Space Shuttle Discovery, the most traveled shuttle in NASA’s fleet, ended its voyage at Washington Dulles International Airport this spring after more than 150 million miles of airtime. Its final flight took place April 17, 2012, on top of a Boeing 747 Shuttle Aircraft Carrier, where it was slated to replace the Space Shuttle Enterprise […]
Terex Cranes announces that it is relocating the production of self-erecting tower cranes from the current manufacturing facility in Fontanafredda, Italy, to Montceau Les Mines, France. This affects the full range of self-erecting tower cranes, which includes 12 models ranging from one- to six-tonne maximum capacity and 16- to 45-meter jib length. Effective as of […]
