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Tower crane market booms in 2024
Jaso, Potain, Liebherr, Terex, and Wolffkran introduce towers to meet surging demand
Market stabilization for ‘Telehandler30’ North American ranking
Current market drivers include infrastructure, mega projects, onshoring and aging fleet replacement
The AI systems used to fight energy waste on construction sites
Contractors including Kier, Balfour Beatty and Bouygues are all using AI-enabled energy management systems in site cabins to reduce power waste 
Friday roundup: ERA opens in Lisbon | Caterpillar highlights | United Rentals’ growth
European rental firms gathered for two days of networking in Lisbon, Portugal, while corporate giants Caterpillar and United Rentals each progress with forward-thinking initiatives 
Paolo Palazzani on a new ‘people first’ strategy
Palazzani’s new president talks market developments and cultural change 
What’s the big news from the USA crane market this year?
Mergers and acquisitions dominate the crane and specialized transportation landscape
Interview: New IPAF president on what’s next in ensuring safety when working at height
Karel Huisjer, the new president of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), looks at inclusivity, sustainability, globalization and more
Update: SAIA Canadian Council
New gaps analysis tool in development will address specific requirements for scaffold and access equipment across Canada’s provinces
Roundtable: Why compact telehandlers are today’s tool of choice
Leading OEMs talk about how they’re responding to market demand for a versatile and efficient machine that won’t break the bank
How loader cranes are delivering green ambitions
Loader cranes are paramount for many construction sites, delivering materials to where they need to be. Now there are electric options, too
Yellow Line: Is construction equipment changing color?
Can the ubiquitous yellow excavator survive in an age of global branding?
Industry opinions about the most promising power or fuel source for reducing emissions
Where do equipment and engine manufacturers stand on alternative power sources and which do they see standing out on the road to net zero?
The opportunities and the challenges of a data centre building boom
The construction challenges of storing the world’s data
The latest trends in access equipment on show in Paris
A growing variety of OEMs take the stage at Intermat, showcasing their latest innovations with an emphasis on sustainability
U.S. noncompete ban: protecting company interests if or when it goes through
The rule banning noncompete agreements is already facing legal challenges. In the meantime, companies can take steps to protect their interests.
How Sunbelt Rentals plans to become a $14-billion company in five years
Focused on growing specialty rental alongside an ambitious goal for greenfield startups, Ashtead’s US-based rental giant laid out some ambitious goals with its Sunbelt 4.0 five-year plan
Future of construction machinery: Electric actuators vs. hydraulic
Can electric actuators prove to be a credible alternative to hydraulic in construction machinery?
EXCLUSIVE: Jet Demolition’s 3 most difficult implosive projects
Kate Bester details the complexities of taking down giant structures in the some of the world’s most populous cities 
Interview: Will a ban on noncompete agreements affect US rental consolidation?
Josh Nickell, VP of equipment rental with the American Rental Association, talks about whether the FTC’s latest move will change the landscape of the US rental industry
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