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Duralite® is revolutionizing underground enclosures

Civil + Structural Engineer

Eco-friendly, lighter material is now the safer way to save time and money Underground enclosures are crucial to provide access to fiber networks and electrical equipment while protecting them from frost, rust, and the elements. Its reduced weight allows contractors to use lighter-duty equipment like pickup trucks instead of flatbeds.

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Common Types of Crane Lifting Equipment

Construction Marketing

They come with limitations, particularly when it comes to the size, shape, weight and load distribution of objects that are being lifted. Not all cranes can lift all loads, but that’s where crane lifting equipment comes in. What Are Crane Lifting Attachments? Why Are Lifting Attachments Used?

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Acrow Supplies Temporary Detour for Traffic and Relocated Utility Line During Bridge Replacement in Ohio

Civil + Structural Engineer

While the structure does not carry a high volume of traffic, it provides the only access to a seven-acre commercial area housing several employers including a supplier of cranes and heavy-lift equipment. Acrow’s two-lane bridge is 200 feet long and 24 feet wide, with five-foot-wide brackets on one side to accommodate a gas line.

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Above Ground Pump Stations: The Growing Common-Sense Trend

Civil + Structural Engineer

This strategic move simplifies maintenance by making the equipment more accessible and eliminates the need for workers to enter dangerous, confined spaces, thus improving safety. Additionally, it reduces wear and tear on equipment and minimizes breakdowns. Reliability. Confined Spaces.

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Global provider of mobile cranes and lifting equipment, Manitex International, continues to deliver practical innovations to the construction site

Construction Today

Boosted by an exciting new strategy and leading-edge product lines, Manitex International also draws upon decades of manufacturing experience to create tools fit for the future.

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UGL, ADCO JV wins WA contract

Roads Online

The project expands the existing Bellevue Railcar Manufacturing and Maintenance Facility and is expected to generate revenue of more than $110 million for UGL. CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Juan Santamaria said the Bellevue facility embeds local railcar manufacturing, testing and maintenance in Western Australia. “It

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Kito Crosby announces 2023 ‘Lifting for the Troops’ campaign

CCR Magazine

Kito Crosby, a leading manufacturer of lifting and securement solutions, is pleased to announce its Lifting for the Troops campaign for 2023, supporting the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. After government programs, the average shortfall in college funding for a student is $25,000. Private donations are also welcome.

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