VOLUME 29 • NUMBER 1

JANUARY 2026

Features

Green Fleets The Challenge of Decarbonization

Green regulations come with costs and opportunities

Green Fleets Cold Weather Operations

How different powertrains behave when the mercury drops

Rigging Spotlight Keeping Every Lift on Track

Protect your crew through smarter rigging practices

Equipment Trends Tips and Trends

Experts share insights about crane availability and financing

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Crane Spotlight Precision and Strength

The unmatched versatility of knuckleboom cranes is driving market growth

Cranes in Motion Collaborative Synergy

TNT Crane & Rigging joins forces with other contractors and uses eight cranes to complete an ambitious water pipeline project

Event Preview Innovation Under Vegas Lights

CONEXPO-CON / AGG returns for cutting-edge construction tech

Event Planner On the Road in 2026

What’ s on the industry calendar for the year ahead

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