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Guide: SAIA Committee Week 2022
The SAIA’s annual Committee Week is just around the corner. Here’s what attendees can expect in Memphis
Interview: Layher’s Frank Frietsch
Scaffold & Access sits down with Layher Inc.’s CEO Frank Frietsch to see what’s in store for the coming year
Interview: Avontus Software
Scaffolding software provider Avontus will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. SA recently spoke with CEO Andrew Smith about what’s to come
Regulatory maze: Standards, codes and guidelines
To understand how the regulatory system in the U.S. works, it is helpful to understand the difference between each branch. David Glabe breaks it down.
New IPAF president looks to the future
Interview: Karin Nars, IPAF’s first female president, shares her industry goals 
Updates from IPAF’s MCWP council
During IPAF’s recent Summit, the IPAF MCWP International Committee, IPAF MCWP and Hoist UK and Ireland Work Groups came together to discuss the state of the industry. Chair Kevin O’Shea reports.
North American rental: momentum, with challenges
The industry is on the brink of substantial growth as both rental companies and access manufacturers ramp up to meet demand. Lindsey Anderson reports
Manitex changes CEO, buys into rental
Steve Filipov replaced by former AMECO and H-E Parts executive
BrandSafway assists with bridge build in Texas
BrandSafway was selected by Flatiron Dragados, LLC, to provide access services including launching platform systems and stair towers, as well as concrete forming for the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project in Corpus Christi, TX. T
United provides tips for improving jobsite performance
United outlines five ways mobile applications can improve equipment management on jobsites
Bridging a gap
Performance Contracting played a pivotal role in the renovation of T-Mobile’s Bellevue headquarters – and snagged a coveted SAIA award for its work
Norty Turner leaves United
Norty Turner and Bal Guerrero, both of United Rentals, have left the company
Skyjack president discusses new facilities in China
Interview: Ken McDougall on how Skyjack will serve the Asia Pacific region
Kevin Parkes returns as Finning COO
Recovery from illness allows Parkes to take up new senior role at the Caterpillar dealership
Geda launches freestanding hoist
New Geda 1500 Z/ZP F platform can lift materials and people without anchors
ASC A11 Committee seeks standards volunteers
The ASC A11 Committee is looking for volunteers to help write standards related to C-2 Users and C-3 General Interest categories
Manitou introduces BIM models
15 BIM telehandler and aerial platform models for construction projects are free to download 
Shoring solution solves girder problem
An innovative approach from Skyline Scaffold and D.H. Charles Engineering lended its hand to fixing a failed girder – all in four days’ time
Brewer finishes high-rise scaffolding project
Brewer Equipment Company recently completed a multi-phased project at Forsyth Medical Center, constructing eight, 15-rise scaffold towers with staircase access
Herc acquires Cloverdale Equipment
Acquisition of Michigan-based independent expands Herc’s presence in the Great Lakes region
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