
Dive into a curated collection of the most impactful and influential stories that are shaping the crane, rigging and specialized hauling sectors. From groundbreaking projects and new technologies to strategic partnerships and industry trends, Crane Hot Line brings you the headlines that matter.

Brewer Crane & Rigging explains how planning, communication and accountability help keep complex lifting projects on track.

Workplace accidents impact more than safety. Learn how injuries affect profitability, insurance costs and productivity.

Learn how connected workflows help crane companies reduce delays, improve visibility, speed billing and boost productivity.

Proper ground protection and site access planning help improve crane stability, reduce risk and support safe jobsite operations.

Explore how mini cranes are improving jobsite efficiency with compact design, tight-space access and increased lifting precision.

New research from the NCCCO Foundation highlights the risks of heat stress in crane operations and strategies to improve jobsite safety.

Edwards Inc. is adding three new Sany rough-terrain cranes, expanding its rental fleet to more than 100 cranes across the Southeast.

New crane safety technology helps reduce communication failures, improve worker protection and lower risk on lifts.

WOLFFKRAN’s growing U.S. rental fleet gives contractors and crane companies flexible access to tower cranes and factory-backed support.

Demand for rough terrain cranes remains strong as infrastructure, energy, data center and industrial projects drive fleet growth into 2026.