VOLUME 28 • NUMBER 3

MARCH 2025

Features

On the Cover: With tower cranes increasingly in use on large buildings due to their ability to handle higher lifts and larger loads, a pair of Comansa 11LC160 models are working in Seattle on a multi-family construction project.

Guest Perspective Future of Alternative Risk

Captive Insurance Experts See Major Growth and Opportunity in 2025

Cranes in Motion W. O. Grubb Handles Heavy Lifts on Virginia’ s Largest Highway Project

Business Issues Multiple Value

Routine Crane Inspections Reduce Downtime and Drive Efficiency and Safety

Event Review Rock-Solid Ideas, Vegas Style

World of Concrete Lays the Foundation

Departments

Event Preview Heavy Lifting, Stronger Connections

AWRF Summit Connects Industry Leaders and Solutions

40 News Link 44 Editor Emeritus

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Spotlight Cranes Gaining Value

Tower Cranes Are Increasingly Popular for a Range of Projects

Heavy Ambition Building a Lasting Legacy

The Story of Yellowstone Crane and Rigging

Spotlight Rigging Right Choices

Configuring Rigging Products Correctly Minimizes Risk and Lowers Costs

Industry Interview Ingo Schiller Reflects on Challenges and Strengths in the Growing Tower Crane Market

Event Preview Phoenix Awaits SC & RA Members

Annual Conference Highlights Innovation and Networking

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