The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) recently released this advice on how to calculate the right size of Outrigger mats for your crane. Failing to do this can have disastrous consequences.
Tasmania leading the way with productive road access
In conjunction with key industry groups such as The Crane Industry Council of Australia and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Tasmanian State and Local Government road managers have developed a state-wide system to maximise heavy vehicle productivity and access across Tasmania’s roads. Read more
Regular casual employment attracts new legal exposure
In this article, Charles Power – Partner Holding Redlich, explains the importance of understanding employer obligations when it comes to casual labour. Read more
Telematics key to road access
The role of telematics is critical to the success of HVAMS and this element of the project is being rolled out now by a team at Transport Certification Australia (TCA), including John Gordon, manager strategic development. Read more
Two Way’s puppy progress
Despite the unwelcome interruptions caused by COVID, Tally and her Puppy Raiser Virginia have continued to work hard on training and Tally is on schedule with her development. Read more
Men from Marrs complete world record lift
Marr Contracting Pty Ltd (The Men From Marr’s), recently completed a word record lift during construction of 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, Gelibolu (Gallipoli), Turkey.
Controlling the load remotely
Remote load-control systems are designed to make taglines obsolete providing greater productivity, efficiency and safety by automating lifting operations. The Crane Industry Council of Australia’s Technical Committee examines these technologies in this issue’s CICA Tech Corner. Read more
CICA President’s report: Navigating uncertain times with optimism
Crane hirers are bucking the trend and continue to be desensitised to the “doom and gloom” that COVID-19 has caused. Optimism abounds, as crane businesses put this year behind them and look to 2021 with renewed vigour. There’s plenty to look forward to. Read more
Pick and Carry crane side slope deration
The CICA technical committee discusses the impact of changing ground conditions have on the operation of articulated pick and carry cranes. Read more
Pinpoint accuracy with 3D Lift Plan
Leading US crane hire and rigging business, PSC Crane and Rigging, realised pinpoint accuracy in depicting multiple crane locations at a recent jobsite using A1A 3D Lift Plan. Read more