RaycoWylie is synonymous with crane safety systems. Cranes and Lifting spoke to the Australian and international teams. Read more
Nobles demonstrates state of the art crane simulator
Nobles is using an interactive and immersive virtual reality training and assessment crane simulator to help engage industry and take operator training to the next level. Read more
Traineeship – opens doors to endless possibilities
CICA, in collaboration with TAFE NSW, is offering the Construction Crane Operations Traineeship – an ideal way to begin a career in the crane industry.
Better monitoring of tyres will mitigate serious risks
LSM Technologies’ Peter Woodford tells Cranes and Lifting why operators should be adopting a risk management approach to develop a documented tyre management plan.
World first on Skye Road level crossing replacement project
The Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) was set up by the Victorian Government to manage a program of removing level crossings to improve road safety and traffic flow. Read more
The year that was for the crane sector
2016 has been another tough year for our industry, with a reported slowing for total construction investment in 2015-16 of -9.8% versus a forecast of -2.4% given last year.
Of course, this is the figure for total construction however, there were pockets, which continued to show strong growth, namely multi-level apartment construction, which was up 18.6%. The good news is that the 2016-17 forecast is for positive growth at 4.6%, driven mainly by infrastructure-related engineering works with road and rail leading the way. Read more
DPW automates the compliance process with Assignar
DPW Plant hire has been hiring a broad range of specialist rotating telescopic handlers and multi cranes since 2005. Currently, DPW is working with John Holland and other general contractors on the Sydney Metro Northwest project – putting it all together with Assignar software.
IMT unveils its largest loader crane
Iowa Mold Tooling (IMT) have introduced its new 42684 hydraulic loader, its largest loader crane to date, during the 2018 Gypsum Management Supply (GMS) Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina.
National Crane meets demand with BT30H-2 TM
National Crane has developed a tractor-mounted version of its popular NBT30H-2, the NBT30H-2 TM, which is a 30-tonne machines that was created as a response to the company’s Voice of the Customer feedback program.
Ratchet lever hoists supplied by Ranger Lifting pass tunnels test
A major infrastructure project in Sydney has leveraged the benefits of Yale Ergo 360 ratchet lever hoists, suited to pulling, securing and lifting, featuring manufacturer Columbus McKinnon’s (CM) patent-pending crank handle.