AC&T Feature: Creating a Culture that uses Outrigger Pads Everyday
The article, A new culture, authored by Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA, first appeared in the September 2022 issue of American Cranes & Transport.
Reader Note: In this article featured in AC&T magazine, we use the term Crane or Outrigger Pad to describe supporting material used for load distribution…
Plan for Success
When working with cranes, planning is essential from the start of the project through to the end. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 297 fatalities from 2011-2017 in its report on fatal occupational injuries involving cranes. That averages to 42 reported crane-related deaths in the U.S. per…
Conexpo 2023 Show Planning Tips
CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2023 is right around the corner. DICA is excited to be back at North America’s largest trade show March 14-18, 2023.
“As a family-owned business, we get to know our customers as family and we want to help find solutions to common problems they face on the jobsite every day,” said…
Cranes & Lifting Feature: An Investment in People
This article published on September 1, 2022 on CranesandLifting.com.
Action Cranes, a for hire crane service in Australia, has been serving Sydney and the surrounding market since 1971. The company recently purchased its first set of engineered outrigger pads.
“Attention to ground conditions…
Kris Koberg Named Chairman of SC&RA Outrigger Mat Resource Task Force
August 29, 2022 (Urbandale, Iowa), The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has named Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA, as Chairman of its new Outrigger Mat Resource Task Force, which is part of the Safety Education & Training Committee. The objective of the task force will be to advance…
A1A Software Names Lift Plan of the Year Winners
A1A Software LLC announces the winners of its 2021 Lift Plan of the Year Competition. The awards program is for companies that use A1A Software’s 3D Lift Plan as a sales tool, for bid proposals, crane selection and setup, lift planning, and documentation.
In 2017, A1A Software integrated DICA’s…
American Cranes & Transport; The Importance of Weight Accuracy in Lift Planning
A recent article written by Geoffrey Goldberg and published in American Cranes & Transport emphasizes the importance of weight accuracy when planning for a lift. When planning for a heavy lift, it's important to account for all aspects to ensure that you are not overloading the crane or the ground…
The 1:1 Rule for Safe Setup Explained
Scott Southerland, of AJ's Concrete Pumping in Vancouver, BC and creator of the Canadian Concrete Pumper YouTube channel, uses his platform to provide a visual representation of best practices for concrete pump operators. In a recent video, Sutherland explains what the 1:1 rule is in proper outrigger…
New NCCCO Certification is Now Available for Concrete Pump Operators
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO) has launched a new certification program for operators of concrete pumps. CCO developed this concrete pump operator certification in response to requests from the industry so that concrete pump operators can follow the same increased…
Rough Terrain Crane Versatility
Versatility makes rough-terrain mobile cranes popular with general contractors, utilities, and rental companies. According to Crane Hot Line, recent introductions now offer higher lifting capacities, longer boom lengths, and advanced technology tools.
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