April 8, 2019 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) For more than 10 years, AJ’s Concrete Pumping, a division of Sutherland Concrete, Vancouver, B.C., has been using SafetyTech® Outrigger Pads and, more recently, FiberMax® Outrigger Pads, to solve setup challenges presented when working in poor ground conditions.
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In light of the changing market and technological advances, American Cranes & Transport invited crane mat, pad and cribbing suppliers to submit information about developments in the industry and their latest products. Below is the introduction to the article, authored by Hannah Sundermeyer.
Sundermeyer…
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At the Midwest Construction Expo in Indiana this February, R.L McCoy produced a demonstration video highlighting the benefits of DICA’s engineered ProStack® plastic cribbing blocks.
“Once I found out about it, I had to have a set. Our operators are already crazy about it,” Dan McCoy PE explains…
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A variety of industries have adopted knuckle boom cranes as a key lifting solution, including construction, mining, tree care, and marine industries, to name a few.
According to American Cranes & Transport, the knuckle boom cranes ability to reach up, out, over and even below are the main reasons…
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When the IUOE’s new International Training and Conference Center opened in Crosby, Texas, in 2018, it was deemed a mecca for construction and engineering training.
As American Cranes & Transport magazine reports in its January issue, the center is the largest and most comprehensive training…
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In a feature article published in the February issue of Utility Products, DICA CEO, Kris Koberg, talks about how engineered plastic cribbing blocks provide height for operators in environments where there are significant changes in grade.
U.S. regulatory bodies and site owners continue to place…
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Having a good understanding of ground conditions is essential to safely setting up and operating outrigger enabled equipment. To better assist crews with assessing ground conditions, Pile Buck has published an excellent article detailing field investigation processes and proven methods to help crews…
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DICA was proud to attend at the 2019 World of Concrete show, held in Las Vegas, Nevada., Jan. 22-24, Kerry Koberg, DICA Strategic Accounts Manager, and Dan McCoy PE of R.L. McCoy shot a video, and spent time discussing engineered setups for concrete contractors at the ACPA booth.
According to…
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DICA’s SafetyTech Sliding Shoe Outrigger Pad was named as a finalist in the 2018 LLEAP Awards, presented by Lift and Access magazine.
Together with an expert panel of judges, Lift and Access evaluated dozens of new and major product improvements to honor the most innovative and noteworthy introductions…
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Graham Brent, who has led the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, will step down from the certification organization and move into a new role later this year. The announcement comes just weeks after OSHA implemented national crane operator certification requirements. https://www.osha.gov/cranes-derricks/
Mr.…
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DICA Delivers Cribbing Solution for Concrete Pumping Contractor
AC&T: Ground Stabilization Industry Focus
R.L McCoy Demos DICA ProStack Cribbing
Knuckling Down
IUOE a One-Stop Shop
Taking the Guesswork out of Cribbing
Better Understand Ground Conditions Before Setting Up
DICA and R.L. McCoy Discuss Engineered Setups at World of Concrete
DICA Named Finalist for the 2018 LLEAP Awards
NCCCO CEO Graham Brent Transtions to a New Leadership Role