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the more than 700 guests that attended in 2024. The exhibit center has already sold out, with 90 booths set to showcase the latest equipment, services and products.
“ It’ s the crane and rigging industry’ s premier event,” said Beth O’ Quinn, senior vice president, crane and rigging at SC & RA.“ It brings together top managers, safety directors, legal experts, operators, police, plus much more. And the event this year features sessions addressing safety protocols, regulatory updates, compliance, technology, training and equipment maintenance, as well as an exhibit center. It’ s a one-stop place and opportunity to learn and connect with industry leaders.”
The workshop aims to create an environment and atmosphere of collaboration and engagement, offering educational sessions, committee meetings, networking opportunities and themed evening receptions.
“ Our goal is that attendees have the opportunity to network with one another outside of the education sessions and will be able to walk away with knowledge that they can immediately implement in their businesses or compare to their own business practices,” O’ Quinn added.
Building on the Tried and True
Returning attendees will find that the agenda still holds to what has been successful in past years, including sessions on safety issues, proper rigging and assembly /
This year, the workshop will feature three new educational sessions, including“ Strategic Insights: Adapting to Evolving Market Trends,”“ OSHA and the New Administration” and“ Navigating Marketing Trends for Tomorrow’ s Success.” disassembly. However, there are two panels O’ Quinn wants members to take special note of this year.
Beyond just employee engagement and retention, the opening session,“ Take Me to Your Leader,” will explore strategies for identifying and elevating emerging leaders within an organization, along with practical tips for onboarding, training and collaborating with contractors. Moderated by Jim Sever, owner of PSC Crane & Rigging, the discussion will include panelists Patrick Lewis, president of Superior Rigging & Erecting Co., and David Webster, president of Barnhart.
“ We’ ve had many discussions about recruiting and retaining workers, but we really haven’ t addressed how to cultivate and help develop someone that you see leadership potential in, and getting them to that level within the company,” O’ Quinn noted. The session provides a vital opportunity to expand on what’ s been covered in the past.
The final session of the event,“ Near Misses, Lasting Lessons,” will gather panelists Bill Green, vice president of crane services, Bragg Companies, Mike Knott, president of Phoenix Crane Service, Peter Juhren, president and COO of Morrow Equipment Co., LLC and Michael Tomaro, COO of Fenton Rigging & Contracting to discuss real-world incidents and near-misses that have resulted in safety improvements or new protocols within their companies. The session aims to share the knowledge to potentially help other companies avoid that same incident or
The SC & RA Crane and Rigging Workshop brings together industry professionals through five open committees, covering safety, labor, permitting, tower cranes and governance.
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