All North America Articles

JLG appoints new product management director
Bob Begley to oversee the ongoing development of several aerial platform lines
Manitou invests $80m in its US factories
Spending includes big commitment to development of electric equipment 
SAIA honors past presidents
In recognition of President’s Day earlier this week, the SAIA thanked its incoming, current and past presidents
ARA forecasts 37% rise in investment in 2022
Covid-19 impact to unwind by year end, and market to surpass 2019 peak revenues
New York rental firm adds Bronto truck mount
Skyway Lift Rentals expands fleet with Bronto Skylift S183XR to keep up with growing demand
Labor pains
Booming U.S. construction market, but finding labor to get the work done is a major issue
Project report: Gordie Howe International Bridge
Several BrandSafway companies recently worked together to deliver comprehensive access, scaffolding and forming solutions for the construction of an international bridge
Layher’s solution for condo project
East Coast Rigging and Scaffolding of Florida recently made restoration efforts possible for a 20-plus-floor condominium utilizing Layher scaffolding for the façade and to accommodate swing stages
Video interview: JLG on today’s telehandlers
Rogerio dos Santos, JLG’s vice president of engineering, speaks about what the future could hold
Lawsons opens North American branch
Rob Miner appointed Vice President North America for Lawsons Global Recruitment
United Rentals named ‘Best Employer’ by Forbes
United Rentals has been named one of America’s Best Employers on annual Forbes’ list
Herc makes 12 acquisitions in 2021
Annual sales hit record levels as acquisitions make impact
Early bird exhibitor rates for SAIA show end Feb. 28
The early bird rate to secure exhibit space for the SAIA’s Annual Convention & Exposition ends Feb. 28 - book now
Time to register for Committee Week
The 2022 SAIA Committee Week will welcome guests May 1-5 at The Peabody Hotel in Memphis. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store
Spider lift projects in focus
How this unique product type is meeting the needs of challenging projects around the world
CPWR launches free online tool to improve safety climate
The Center for Construction Research and Training has just launched the Safety Climate-Safety Management Information System (SC-SMIS), a resource to help contractors and safety professionals improve job site safety culture and safety climate.
Update on this year’s National Safety Stand-Down
NIOSH, CWPR and OSHA are looking to expand the annual National Safety Stand-Down event to prevent falls in construction.
Yardz partners with EquipmentWatch
Alliance captures data on heavy equipment in one place
United Rentals to maintain high CapEx in 2022
Rental company will invest $3bn in 2022. It posted record sales of $9.7bn in 2021
OSHA seeks nominations for construction committee post
Nominations are being requested from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) for an employee representative position on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.
Load More