VOLUME 29 • NUMBER 9

SEPTEMBER 2026

Features

Cranes in Motion Air-Power Precision

Load controller technology helps Central Bridge orient 230-foot girders safely and accurately

Industry Standards Paying Attention

What to watch in OSHA’ s proposed crane standard changes

Cold Weather Operations Avoiding Problems

Addressing changes in winter lifts keeps jobs running smoothly and safely

Operations Spotlight Making the Case for Electrification

Evaluating performance, cost, and application before making the switch

On the Cover: Truck crane manufacturers are upbeat about the market for machines that are comfortable to drive, and easy to set up and operate. Using a Link-Belt 120-ton 120HT truck crane and a 275-ton ATC-3275 allterrain model in tandem, American Industrial Contractors lifted silos and tanks for a new hot mix asphalt plant serving central and eastern Kentucky.

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Risk Management Effective Strategies

How crane companies can lower risk to improve insurability

Crane Spotlight Jobsite Versatility

Truck cranes offer lifting capacity and flexibility in a single machine

Event Preview Part of the Conversation

SC & RA’ s 2026 Crane & Rigging Workshop will bring the industry together to discuss the issues shaping its future

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