VOLUME 28 • NUMBER 10

OCTOBER 2025

Features

Cranes in Motion Colossal Undertaking

A Liebherr top-slewing tower crane helps craft the world’ s largest mountain carving

Business Tech Essential Strategies

Early adoption of Artificial Intelligence tools shows promise amid limited implementation

Sponsored Content Innovation, Reliability and Efficiency

Comansa Tower Cranes are among the industry leaders in construction lifting equipment

Safety Spotlight Streamlining Training

Buckner HeavyLift Cranes is enhancing safety and reducing certification costs

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Rigging Spotlight Easy Does It

Engineered lifts and rigging gently handle specially made precast piping

Sponsored Content Elevating the Industry

Brewer Crane & Rigging’ s experience and vision are driving forces in an era of growth

Crane Spotlight Tall Order

When high lifts and long reach are called for, lattice boom crawler cranes are up to the task

Business Issues The Business of Suing

Plaintiffs’ hidden investors drive up crane owners’ litigation costs

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