American Cranes & Transport - April 2014

NEWS 8
Bay Crane invests in new equipment; Matthews named president of Essex; Millennium 4100
from Lampson; and much more.

BUSINESS NEWS 15
The stock markets have rediscovered their confidence. Chris Sleight reports.

SAFETY/TRAINING 17
Daniel Erwin discusses surprising statistics in the realm of workplace injuries and fatalities.

CERTIFICATION NEWS 19
A ConExpo 2014 review.

GUEST COMMENT 21
Maureen Mandich discusses the advantages of using the right permitting services company.

INTERVIEW: 23
ALAN BARNHART
Mike Chalmers interviews incoming 2014 SC&RA President Alan Barnhart.

RIGGING REVIEW 28
Tim Hillegonds discusses why inspection checklists make sense.

INDUSTRY FOCUS: AUCTIONS 30
Stephen O’Duggan discusses the market for cranes heavy and haul equipment at auctions.

CONEXPO RECAP I 34
High points from the big Las Vegas show.

CONEXPO RECAP II 40
ConExpo 2014 through the lens of Scott Macon’s Robert Dimmitt.

TECHNOLOGY TELEMATICS 43
Dave Smith offers a primer on equipment telematics.

PRODUCT FOCUS: SPMTS 47
SPMTs are the tool of choice for complex industrial installations.

REGULATORY REVIEW 52
Terry White reports on the practice of electrical utilities jacking up rates to elevate power lines.

SITE REPORT: LIFTING 54
The largest flat-top tower crane in North America was erected in Paducah, KY.

INDUSTRY FOCUS: TRANSPORT 57
Hauling High Roller components required meticulous scheduling and heavy haul acumen.

PEOPLE & EVENTS 79
Headden joins Terex Cranes; Manitex appointments; plus highlights and events.

American Cranes & Transport April 2014 Articles