Nominate the Best Equipment Operators
Constructech announces two awards for operators of construction equipment, honoring the most successful men and women working in construction and mining.
Winners will be chosen based on the individual’s machine ability, mechanical aptitude, and how the individual embraces technology.
Judges…
Collaboration and Standardization are Key to Specifying Outrigger Pads
When it comes to specifying the right equipment within budget constraints, collaboration between fleet and safety professionals is crucial, according to an opinion column by Sean Lyden, in Utility Fleet Professional magazine. That collaboration applies as well to safety products and supplies.
One…
The Right Outrigger Pad Can Reduce the Hazards of Fatigue on the Job
Construction sites are busy places that can be hazardous to workers who are not alert to their surroundings. On the job, crew members must focus on the task at hand and be situationally aware. Not surprisingly, situational awareness can easily be compromised by fatigue and corresponding inattentiveness.…
Jim Wiethorn P.E., PhD, American Cranes and Transport Interview
Dissecting and analyzing factors that contribute to crane accidents has been the life work of Jim Wiethorn, Principal Engineer, Crane Group Chairman, and Chairman of Haag Engineering. He recently earned his Ph.D. based on research and data he has collected over the course of his career, which will lay…
Outrigger Pad Pioneer DICA Celebrates 30 Years
August 9th, 2018 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA, a leading provider of engineered outrigger pads, crane pads and cribbing products, celebrated its 30thAnniversary on June 14, 2018 at Lake Panorama, Iowa, a short distance from the company’s headquarters in Guthrie Center. In 1988, after being asked…
Tips for Purchasing Compact Lifts for Tree Care Applications
Several factors go into the search for the perfect compact tracked lift for your tree care business. As this April 2018 Tree Care Industry Magazine article details, consider these specifications when selecting the right model for your business: Size and working height; operating system; diversity;…
Aerial Imagery Aids
Determining where to place a crane on a jobsite is an important element of the crane’s performance writes Erin Jepperson, the author of an April 2018 article published by American Cranes & Transport magazine. Jepperson writes; "determining where to place a crane on a jobsite is a critical…
Honoring Electrical Utility Workers
“The utility industry, and the lineworkers who operate bucket trucks, cranes, and digger derricks daily deserve tremendous recognition for the front-line role they play in building, maintaining and often in the worst weather restoring the nation’s power grid. We are forever grateful for the support…
Fleet Managers at EUFMC Share Best Practices for Promoting Health Safety Culture
“The Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference is an excellent event for sharing best practices, networking, and gaining insight into operational issues faced by utilities,” said Kerry Koberg, DICA’s Sales & Strategic Accounts Manager. Held annually in Williamsburg, Va., the June 3-6, 2018…
Experts Weigh in on Considerations for Ground Stabilization
A recent article by Hannah Sundermeyer of American Cranes and Transport reports that the most important part of crane setup and operation is assuring proper ground stabilization.
Industry experts shared their ground stabilization methods and techniques to using crane mats, pads and cribbing to…