North American Crane & Rigging has deployed a Liebherr MK-140 mobile construction crane for a complex glass façade installation at Cartier’s flagship boutique in Miami’s Design District, highlighting precision lifting in dense urban environments.

Hiab has appointed Manitowoc-owned MGX Equipment Services as an authorized distributor for its loader cranes, expanding sales, service, and parts support across 13 U.S. states.

Arrowhead Winch has promoted Paul Hiltenbeitel to vice president of sales and marketing, expanding his leadership role as the company continues to grow across global industrial and heavy equipment markets.

New Jersey-based Izzi Trucking & Rigging has entered the super heavy haul trucking and rigging market, investing in new equipment and specialized engineering capabilities to support increasingly complex projects.

WireCo will present its latest crane rope technologies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, highlighting solutions designed to meet rising load demands, higher duty cycles, and evolving performance expectations in modern lifting operations.

MAS Building and Bridge is using a Potain Hup 40-30 electric self-erecting crane to manage steel erection on a restricted Newbury Street jobsite in Boston’s dense Back Bay neighborhood.

Liebherr will present a major crane-focused display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, featuring mobile and tower crane models alongside digital tools designed to support lifting performance and jobsite planning.

A 300-ton Link-Belt 348 Series 2 crawler crane is playing a central role in the reconstruction of Raleigh’s E.M. Johnson Water Treatment Plant, supporting critical lifts as the facility expands capacity.

The NCCCO Foundation has published new workforce research examining how military veterans discover, transition into, and build careers within the crane industry, highlighting recruitment opportunities and persistent workforce challenges.

A United Airlines maintenance technician died after a collision between two aerial work platforms at Denver International Airport late on December 18. According to reports, one platform stopped unexpectedly and was struck by another, trapping the worker. OSHA, Denver Police, and United Airlines are investigating the incident. The fatality highlights risks associated with operating multiple aerial lifts in congested, low-light environments.

Facing industry-wide labor shortages, JLG Industries is rebuilding the skilled trades through school-to-work programs, technical college partnerships, internal trainee initiatives, and industry training collaborations creating long-term careers and strengthening the future of manufacturing and construction.

Two workers were killed after a lattice crawler crane boom collapsed during demolition work at a dockside redevelopment site in Everett, Massachusetts. The incident occurred at a former Exxon oil terminal while crews were dismantling storage tanks. One man died after being taken to hospital, while the second was declared dead at the scene. Early reports suggest a possible wire rope failure, though investigations are ongoing.

A worker installing overhead fibre communication cables fell three to four metres in Woodbury, Long Island, New York, after basket retainer bolts on a bucket platform reportedly came loose or failed. The Frontier Communications employee was taken to hospital with injuries that are not considered life-changing. Authorities are expected to investigate the platform fastening system and inspection procedures.

An unauthorized individual accessed a construction crane near Vinton, Louisiana, before dawn on August 16, obstructing westbound lanes of I-10 and causing multiple crashes and injuries. Louisiana State Police reported the crane was not in active use at the time. The incident highlights how unsecured heavy equipment and limited off-hours controls can create serious public safety risks near live traffic corridors.

A mobile crane collapsed onto a house in Merritt Island, Florida, on August 13 while installing telephone poles. The four-axle Liebherr all-terrain crane tipped after a water main was ruptured beneath a rear outrigger, causing ground failure. No injuries were reported. OSHA and AT&T have inspected the scene and are investigating the incident.

A lattice crawler crane boom struck the Talmadge Memorial Bridge in Savannah while being transported on a barge along the Savannah River. The boom went over the rear of the crane and fell onto the deck and into the water. No injuries were reported. Georgia DOT temporarily closed the bridge for inspection before reopening it several hours later. Recovery operations removed the fallen boom later the same day.

A five-axle mobile crane overturned onto a parked van in Kiryas Joel, New York, on Tuesday while in a setup or breakdown phase. The crane had no counterweight installed and outriggers were partially extended when it tipped. The operator and two others sustained minor injuries. No one was inside the van. Emergency crews managed a complex 12-hour recovery. Authorities are investigating the cause.

A man was injured in Chicago after a boom lift dropped into a basement when the sidewalk beneath it collapsed. The Genie lift, from the Herc Rentals fleet, fell one floor after a concrete paving panel gave way. The 49-year-old operator suffered a head injury and was reported to be in fair condition at hospital. Authorities are expected to investigate pavement and ground conditions.

A worker was killed and another seriously injured after the jib of a self-erecting tower crane came down onto a building during a lift at a construction site in Saskatoon, Canada. The incident occurred on July 5 at a 162-unit apartment development. Early indications suggest a possible tower extension wire rope failure, though this has not been confirmed. Authorities are investigating.

Two workers were killed after the boom and jib of a lattice crawler crane collapsed onto a delivery truck at the Cape Canaveral Hospital construction site on Merritt Island, Florida. The Manitowoc crane, from the Maxim Crane fleet, struck the building and truck during high winds reported at around 50 mph. The incident has been described as weather-related. Work has been suspended and authorities are investigating.