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Friday Roundup: Volvo’s electric wheel loader | HSS Hire loses Amey | Holland Pump expands in Florida, US
The week that was June 6-12, 2024 was characterized by advances in electric heavy equipment and big changes among rental firms across the globe
Volvo CE declares success in UAE with electric wheel loader
Volve CE said its electric loader ‘shined’ in UAE trial
First speakers announced for Working at Height Conference
John McClelland, TJ Lyons, Scott Owyen, Bart Krzysztofek and more come on board for Nov. 20 access and rental conference
Contractor fined after driver killed by collapsed piling rig
UK-based engineering and groundworks contractor receives £233,000 fine after piling rig collapse death
OSHA investigating fall from scaffold fatality
One worker killed, another seriously injured, after falling 9 stories from scaffolding on Chicago jobsite
Why are mini excavators still increasing in popularity and who’s buying them?
Catrin Jones takes a look at some of the newest developments and what is next for the well-loved compact machine
Seven hospitalised in Bouygues UK construction site fire
Fire crews rescue worker from tower crane to avoid construction site blaze in East London
US college and 3D-printing firm offer online course
A college and 3D-printing company are teaming up to teach the trade
Paola Palazzani on a new ‘people first’ strategy
Palazzani’s new president talks market developments and cultural change 
Japan’s construction skills shortage threatens to overshadow Expo 2025
Japan’s construction skills shortage is one of the worst in the world and is threatening to delay progress on the country’s Expo 2025 site.
‘It’s got to stop’: US contractors demand action to make highway workers safer
Michael Alford knows the dangers that speeding and distracted drivers can pose to highways workers only too well
Manitowoc makes $150K donation to rehabilitation center
Maryland-based Brooke’s House, dedicated to aiding women in recovery, has received $100,000 from Manitowoc and $50,000 from its dealers and customers.
How to support worker’s mental health
SCRA endorses new effort to promote mental health in the trades
Brendan Bechtel: Construction’s suicide rate is ‘a shameful statistic’
The high rate of suicide in the construction industry is a ‘shameful statistic’ but the stigma around it is finally being broken down
Interview: New IPAF president on what’s next in ensuring safety when working at height
Karel Huijser, the new president of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), looks at inclusivity, sustainability, globalization and more
UK consortium’s robotic-AI prototype the ‘first’ for tunnels
New details on a prototype AI machine for tunnel builds
South Africa building collapse death toll rises to 32
A total of 32 people, thought to be construction workers, have now been confirmed dead following a building collapse in South Africa
No Falls Week addresses key safety issue
Initiative from No falls Foundation supported by industry, including IPAF 
10 new ‘megaprojects’ certified by US Department of Labor
A look at new megaprojects approved and funded by the US government
Wired differently: Harnessing neurodiverse talent in construction
What skills can people with autism, dyslexia and ADHD bring to the construction sector?
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