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Labor Finders Presents 5 Critical Tips for Hiring Qualified Construction Workers in 2024
In response to the ongoing challenges faced by construction and manufacturing industries in securing qualified workers, Labor Finders is set to share essential insights at the 2024...

ALL Crane Expands Fleet with Kobelco G-3 Series Hydraulic Crawlers
The ALL Family of Companies is enhancing its fleet capabilities with the addition of the latest Kobelco G-3 Series hydraulic crawler cranes.

First CREWTEK Graduates Equipped for Entry-Level Careers in Crane and Rigging Operations
CREWTEK, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on building the crane, rigging, and equipment workforce, has announced the successful graduation of its first cohort of students ...

BigRentz and Billd Partner to Offer Customers Financial Freedom and Bonus Rental
BigRentz, the nation’s largest online construction equipment rental network, has joined forces with Billd in a strategic partnership aimed at providing customers with tailored fina...

Prinoth Expands its Reach in the West with Three New Dealer Partnerships
Prinoth Crawler Carriers announces partnerships with 3 new dealers in the western part of the US - Coastline Equipment, Western States CAT, and Papé Machinery.

Barnhart Crane and Rigging Expands Reach with Strategic Acquisition of White Crane Co.
Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co. has marked a significant milestone in its rapid expansion journey with the acquisition of White Crane Co., Inc., based in West Columbia, South Caroli...

Analytics Help Transform Safety Culture
Digital transformation is changing customer experiences, business models, and operations across most industries. In the crane industry, companies can analyze digital data from past...

Construction Job Openings in November Rise to Highest Level Since 2022
The construction industry had 459,000 job openings on the last day of November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor S...

Verschoor Elevates Operations with Liebherr LR 11000
Dutch crane rental giant, Verschoor, has recently welcomed its newest flagship, the Liebherr LR 11000, a formidable 1,000-ton crawler crane.

CIC Again Accredited to Certify Crane Operators
Crane Institute Certification (CIC), Sanford, Florida, is once again accredited to certify crane operators to meet OSHA regulations.