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Friday roundup: ERA opens in Lisbon | Caterpillar highlights | United’s revenue growth
European rental firms gathered for two days of networking in Lisbon, Portugal, while corporate giants Caterpillar and United Rentals each progress with forward-thinking initiatives 
Paolo Palazzani on a new ‘people first’ strategy
Palazzani’s new president talks market developments and cultural change 
What’s the big news from the USA crane market this year?
Mergers and acquisitions dominate the crane and specialized transportation landscape
Interview: New IPAF president on what’s next in ensuring safety when working at height
Karel Huisjer, the new president of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), looks at inclusivity, sustainability, globalization and more
Acquisitions from Q1 worth revisiting
ACT highlights several transactions thus far in 2024.
Update: SAIA Canadian Council
New gaps analysis tool in development will address specific requirements for scaffold and access equipment across Canada’s provinces
10 new ‘megaprojects’ certified by US Department of Labor
A look at new megaprojects approved and funded by the US government
Roundtable: Why compact telehandlers are today’s tool of choice
Leading OEMs talk about how they’re responding to market demand for a versatile and efficient machine that won’t break the bank
How loader cranes are delivering green ambitions
Loader cranes are paramount for many construction sites, delivering materials to where they need to be. Now there are electric options, too
Wired differently: Harnessing neurodiverse talent in construction
What skills can people with autism, dyslexia and ADHD bring to the construction sector?
Yellow Line: Is construction equipment changing color?
Can the ubiquitous yellow excavator survive in an age of global branding?
Industry opinions about the most promising power or fuel source for reducing emissions
Where do equipment and engine manufacturers stand on alternative power sources and which do they see standing out on the road to net zero?
The opportunities and the challenges of a data centre building boom
The construction challenges of storing the world’s data
The latest trends in access equipment on show in Paris
A growing variety of OEMs take the stage at Intermat, showcasing their latest innovations with an emphasis on sustainability
Will greener supply chains shape the future of the built environment?
The construction and engineering sector currently accounts for 40% of global energy consumption
6 of the most high-profile jail construction projects around the world
Prison construction around the world is booming with at least 24 countries working on plans to build new detention facilities of expand existing ones according to Penal Reform International.
U.S. noncompete ban: protecting company interests if or when it goes through
The rule banning noncompete agreements is already facing legal challenges. In the meantime, companies can take steps to protect their interests.
Q&A: What role will technology have in the construction supply chain?
Neeral Shah, founder and CEO of YardLink, highlights the potential for technology in our supply chains
Intermat: 3 takeaways as construction enters an uncertain new world
A team of journalists from KHL Group, which publishes Construction Briefing, was out in force at the Intermat show in Paris last month.
How Sunbelt Rentals plans to become a $14-billion company in five years
Focused on growing specialty rental alongside an ambitious goal for greenfield startups, Ashtead’s US-based rental giant laid out some ambitious goals with its Sunbelt 4.0 five-year plan
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