In what the demolition contractor believes is the first-of-its-kind operation in downtown Toronto and possibly in Canada, a landmark 1928 Art Deco building is being…
November 2013
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Mishaps
2 killed as crane collapses at Brazilian World Cup 2014 stadium (Video) Lots of Pics
November 27, 2013A crane at a stadium in Sao Paulo due to host the opening ceremony of Brazil’s World Cup 2014 has collapsed hitting the roof, reportedly…
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Industry NewsManufacturer News
Could UAV Helis Replace Cranes & Construction Workers?
November 27, 2013In an effort to extend the abilities of UAVs engineers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have created an unmanned helicopter with a robotic arm.…
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Crane & Lifting News
Preston Group Maeda LC-785 mini crane on Urban Superway Adelaide
November 27, 2013Preston Group recently supplied their first mini crawler crane in South Australia for the Urban Superway project in Adelaide. The Urban Superway in Adelaide is a…
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NEW YORK (WABC) –Â The Investigators are looking into crane accidents and the reforms put in place to prevent them. Video Here The Buildings Department made…
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Industry NewsMishaps
Engineering firm sentenced following Preston worker’s death
November 26, 2013A major engineering firm has been sentenced for safety failings following the death of an electrician who was crushed by an overhead crane at a…
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PITTSBURGH-Maxim Crane Works, LP and Maxim Finance Corporation today announced they have canceled the bond investor call previously scheduled for Wednesday, November 27 at 9:00…
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A Port Chester construction company faces $165,200 in proposed fines for safety violations following a Connecticut crane collapse. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Concavage Marine Construction at…
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STAMFORD – Stamford police are working to get three protesters down from a crane over Summer Street. Officers say they chained themselves to the crane…
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Crane & Lifting News
Port Canaveral will use the additional funds to construct two new berths and purchase two new STS cranes.
November 25, 2013Florida Governor Rick Scott will ask state legislators for US$9.7 million at an upcoming session to aid in the expansion of Port Canaveral’s container terminal. In…