RIGGING REVIEW
Even a small increase in wind speed can severely threaten the safe performance of a tower crane. A new, portable wind speed device can deliver accurate wind speed analysis.

INTERVIEW
Dr. Peter Schiefer has taken Wolff to a new level of success. D.Ann Shiffler
reports.

INDUSTRY FOCUS SAFETY, TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
Training companies react to OSHA’s Crane Operator Certification Final Rule.

INDUSTRY FOCUS SAFETY, TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
An employer’s guide to OSHA’s crane operator qualification requirements by type of crane.

INDUSTRY FOCUS SAFETY, TRAINING &CERTIFICATION
Hannah Sundermeyer reports on the new IUOE International Training and Conference Center in Houston.

PROJECT DIGEST ARTICULATING CRANES
Hal Lundgren rounds up articulating crane jobs around the country.

INDUSTRY FORUM AUCTIONS
ACT’s annual forum on equipment auctions.

SITE REPORT: LIFTING
The first electric Favelle Favco MK440E is working in Brooklyn, NY.

SITE REPORT: TRANSPORT
From China to a power plant in Michigan, Barnhart transported water runners over six years.

SYNOPSIS
Start off the year with a commitment to continually improve safety.