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.

Three workers were killed after a man basket detached from a tower crane and fell 70 metres at the Neckertal Bridge construction site near Horb am Neckar, Germany. The incident occurred on Tuesday and involved a suspected wire rope failure. Authorities confirmed the basket was not overloaded and that safety requirements were reportedly followed. Police and prosecutors have launched a full investigation with support from a technical expert.

A 27-year-old subcontractor employee was killed at Hyundai’s car and EV battery plant near Savannah, Georgia, when a load being lifted during truck loading operations fell and struck him. The incident reportedly involved a telehandler, though this has not yet been independently confirmed. The fatality is the third death at the site in two months. Authorities are investigating.

Three men were killed and two others injured when elevated formwork failed during a jump operation at the Port Arthur LNG construction site in Texas. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning at the Bechtel-led project for ConocoPhillips and Sempra Infrastructure. Workers fell approximately 20 metres. OSHA has launched an investigation and all site work has been stopped.