Mon June 08, 2026
Water Work: Two Crawler Cranes From ALL Help Build Underwater Pipeline Off Myrtle Beach
Crane work is usually measured in height. On Myrtle Beach, it is being measured in distance below the surface and out to sea. To help prevent erosion along the 60 mi. of South Carolina coastline known as the Grand Strand, tourist towns along the path have invested in a series of stormwater infrastructure improvements....
Thu June 04, 2026
Potain MDT 269 Supports Major Hydropower Plant Upgrade in Northern Italy
A major hydropower modernization project in the Aosta Valley, Italy, is using a Potain MDT 269 J12 topless tower crane. The historic Hone hydroelectric power plant has operated for more than 100 years and, when reconstruction is complete, annual energy production is expected to double from 50 to 100 GWh....
Tue June 02, 2026
Manitowoc Expands U.S. Aftermarket Support With Enhanced Rapid Response Shop
Manitowoc has bolstered its customer support operations by expanding its Rapid Response Shop in North America. The enlarged facility draws on the broader resources of the company's largest manufacturing facility in Shady Grove, Pa....
Mon June 01, 2026
Ceccanti Takes Delivery of First Grove GHC220 in North America
Construction company Ceccanti has taken delivery of the first Grove GHC220 in North America. Based in Tacoma, Wash., Ceccanti selected the 220-ton telescoping crawler crane for its combination of high lifting capacity, fast setup and strong mobility....
Mon June 01, 2026
Shift in Priorities Raises Crane Demand
The total number of construction cranes on the job across the United States holds steady, but as "urban construction priorities" shift, collectively crane counts increased by 60 percent nationally. Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) found that development patterns are changing where and how cranes are being used....
Tue May 26, 2026
Pfeifer Group Sends Grove GMK5150XL to Handle Delicate Restoration Work On 200-Year-Old Windmill
The Hermien Windmill is a popular local landmark in the small village of Harreveld in the Achterhoek region of The Netherlands. It was recently renovated ahead of its reopening to the public in April 2026....
Tue May 19, 2026
Liebherr Cranes Power Genoa Mega Drydock
The construction of a mega dry dock for large cruise ships in Genoa is one of the most important maritime building projects in Italy. R.C.M. Costruzioni srl is relying on three Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes for the challenging construction of the slurry walls: the HS 8100.1 is equipped with the hydraulic grab HSG 5-18 L while both machines type HS 8130.1 work with a mechanical grab and the slurry wall cutter LSC 8-20....
Wed May 13, 2026
Technicians in Focus: Volker Rodenbeck of Manitowoc
Ask any crane owner what they value most in their cranes, and you will usually hear "uptime." It is a critical factor, and can mean the difference between success and failure on a job. To ensure Manitowoc delivers when it comes to uptime, the company focuses on two areas: first, accelerating new product development to design and build high-performance, reliable cranes; and second, making substantial investments in customer support through its global network of field service technicians....
Wed May 13, 2026
Liebherr USA Co. Mobile, Crawler Cranes Receives Environmental Award From SC&RA
Liebherr USA Co. mobile and crawler cranes received the Environmental Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) at its annual conference hosted on Amelia Island in April 2026....
Tue May 12, 2026
Gaffert Goes Long With Grove GMK5250XL-1 in Amsterdam
Dutch crane and transport company Gaffert called in its long-boom Grove GMK5250XL-1 for some delicate high-rise lifting work in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam. The crane was the perfect choice for the placement of new glass panels at the Edge, an office development once dubbed ‘The Smartest Building in the World'....