Domestic crane rental to benefit Singapore’s exception framework
Singapore’s agency Enterprise Singapore released a new framework called Exception Handling Framework (EHF) to allow local crane companies and crane owners to continue use of
Tadano Demag restart production
Crane manufacturing will start again in Germany at the Tadano Demag factories in Lauf and Zweibrucken on 4 May. The production schedule will be adjusted
Ainscough Crane Hire on COVID-19
UK mobile crane rental company Ainscough Crane Hire has been given Key Worker status for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) assets, including National Grid, Network Rail,
Wim Sarens on COVID-19
Sarens said the great majority of its projects worldwide were still open and that it hoped to see restrictions on other sites being lifted, as
COVID-19 to wipe 4% off construction equipment production
Factory closures and national lockdowns around the world will cost the global construction equipment industry lost production of 43,000 machines this year, according to specialist
Tower cranes safety during coronavirus
Safety advice has been issued by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) on how to safely leave tower cranes out of service, potentially for several months,
Liebherr on Coronavirus
Crane and construction equipment manufacturer Liebherr has issued a statement in response to the impact of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. “All Liebherr companies worldwide
Boskalis issues Covid-19 update
Royal Boskalis Westminster has suspended crew and project staff rotations in response to the outbreak of COVID-19, but cargo is still moving. The Dutch offshore
Crane industry classed as ‘essential’
The US Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that the crane, rigging and specialised transport industry will be classed as ‘essential critical infrastructure’ during the
Recognition for construction suppliers requested on COVID-19 outbreak
The major UK contractors organisation Build UK has requested recognition for employees of suppliers and associated trades to the construction industry, in order to clarity
Self-employed Contractors Now Covers’s By US’s Relief Package
Construction contractors all over the world are struggling with the economic effects of work stoppages resulting from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. To help mitigate the
Wind power giants ceased Spain operations
Two of the largest wind turbine manufacturers in Europe have ceased operations at their factories in Spain. Denmark’s Vestas, the world’s leading turbine maker, has
Broshuis suspends production amidst COVID-19
Dutch trailer maker temporarily stops production at its factory in the Netherlands as a result of the Coronavirus COVID-19. The factory was shut down on
Manitex addresses COVID-19
Manufacturer Manitex International has provided an update to investors in response to the evolving COVID-19 virus pandemic. The company reports that production and deliveries were
Heerema’s Sleipnir Bunkers Almost 3,300t LNG Setting World Record
Heerema’s Sleipnir, the world’s most powerful semi-submersible crane vessel yesterday, received the largest LNG bunkering ever completed. Titan LNG performed the bunkering, using the Coral