VOLUME

29 • NUMBER 3

MARCH 2026

Features

Women In Crane Taking Their Seat in the Industry

Stories and voices behind the women in crane and rigging

Business Issues Where Cranes Will Stay Busy in 2026

Data centers, heavy civil and states will be driving growth

Business Issues Reshaping Heavy Lift Operations

Redefining what efficient means on the jobsite

Cranes In Motion Shining Success

Superior Rigging and Heaton Erecting gave a metal sculpture tender care

Special Section

Departments

6 News Link

Rigging Spotlight Real Costs

Rigging accidents can cascade into massive financial, legal and human consequences

Rigging Spotlight Best Practices

Every lift begins long before the hook ever leaves the ground

Crane Spotlight Versatility and Technology

All-terrain cranes have market momentum

Rigging Technology Showcase

On the Cover: The stories and voices of women in crane and rigging showcase careers as owners, executives, technical experts and operators at crane companies and suppliers. Jennifer Gabel is one of them. Following an ownership role at JK Crane, she is now using a lifetime of industry experience as a consultant for crane rental and specialized transportation company Bay Crane.

Marketplace

Crane Dealer Locator

Equipment

& Services

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