VOLUME 29 • NUMBER 6

JUNE 2026

Features

Safety Spotlight Work Zone Awareness

Addressing the true cost of jobsite accidents

On the Cover: After being transported 8,842 miles by barge from the manufacturer in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, in Seattle, Berard Transportation Company used 48 axle lines of Scheurule SPMT to offload a new Konecranes shipyard crane weighing 1,200 tons.

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Safety Spotlight When Heat Becomes a Safety Hazard

Rising temperatures can create serious risks for operators, riggers and ground crews

Safety Spotlight Closing Communication Gaps

New safety technology reduces risk in complex lifting environments

Departments

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Marketplace

Safety Spotlight Matching Solutions

Safe crane operations depend on choosing the right ground protection

Crane Dealer Locator

Equipment

& Services

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Equipment Financing Strong Opportunities

Despite changing conditions, the crane financing landscape remains positive

Business Issues Connected Workflows

What paper really costs a crane service company

Crane Spotlight Changing Landscape

Mini cranes are redefining construction jobsite efficiency

Transport Spotlight Circling North America

Berard Transportation executes 8,842-mile crane delivery

Safety Tech Showcase

Smarter Systems, Safer Operations

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