Diamond Valley Mobile Cranes is a family-owned and run business. Its origins date back to 1968 when it started with one man, Martin Kienhuis, and one crane. Read more
CICA Life member: John Gillespie
Cranes and Lifting continues the series of profiles on CICA life members with an interview with industry stalwart John Gillespie from Gillespies Crane and Access. Read more
In memory of Hugh Morris
Hugh Morris, former CICA Life member and president of the Victorian Crane Association sadly passes. Read more
Apple Isle crane business helps resolve road access issue
Cranes Combined is Tasmania’s largest crane hire business. It has also played a major role in determining a new road access system for cranes, likely to be rolled out across the country.
National Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Notice
If crane operators meet requirements, travel permits are no longer required for travelling in Queensland. Read more
Women in Industry winner Profile: Alice Edwards
Alice Edwards, technical project engineer at The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) was the winner of the Industry Advocacy Award, which recognises the way she has helped shape a positive view of the crane industry and helped to create policy changes which benefit those working in the sector. Read more
Changes to AS1418.1 Standard
The Australian Standards for cranes are being transformed to make them more relevant for developments in crane technology. Cranes and Lifting magazine spoke to Brandon Hitch, CEO, The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA), about the changes. Read more
Road access: an industry wide issue
A recent survey of CICA members in New South Wales confirmed there is still some confusion regarding the Return of Delegations project. Read more
CICA life member: Allan McPherson
After more than 50 years in the industry, Allan Mcpherson is still active on a voluntary basis in CICA WA. Read more
It’s a family affair – Brisbane City Cranes
Ten years ago, Joe and Sheree Conti decided to explore opportunities within the Brisbane crane hire sector. Today, Brisbane City Cranes is one the of fastest growing crane hire businesses in Queensland’s capital. Read more