World’s Largest Tonnage, Highest Lift Wheeled Crane Completes First Lift in China

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In a recent operation at a 200 MW wind farm in Jing County, Hengshui, China, the XCA4000 crane, delivered by XCMG Machinery, successfully completed its first lift. The crane lifted a series of components, including a 130 ton wind turbine nacelle, a 40 ton wheel hub and three 95-meter-long blades weighing 28 tons each, to a height of 162 meters for assembly on the tower. With the capability to hoist 230 tons at a height of 162 meters, the XCA4000 sets a new benchmark for the highest and heaviest lifting capacity among wheeled cranes. The XCA4000 wheeled crane boasts an … Read more

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Siplast Expands Building Enclosure Solution Range

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Siplast has added two high-performance polyiso wall insulation products to the company’s existing WALLcontrol Air & Water-Resistive Barrier Systems, offering an exterior continuous insulation solution and supporting the company’s continued expansion into the building enclosure space. The new wall insulation solutions include Siplast WALLcontrol Polyiso Foil-Faced Insulation board, which combines high R-value, Class A foam core and durable aluminum facers in a high-performance rigid wall insulation. Additionally, Siplast WALLcontrol Polyiso Glass-Faced Insulation board combines high R-value, Class A foam core and durable coated glass facers in a high-performance rigid wall insulation. Earlier this year, the company introduced a full suite … Read more

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Faith Technologies Incorporated Receives Mental Health Visionary Award from Construction Working Minds

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Faith Technologies Incorporated received the Mental Health Visionary Award at the third annual Construction Working Minds Summit in Kansas City, Missouri. This award recognizes construction organizations and leaders advancing employee well-being through mental health promotion and suicide prevention programs. “Achieving the Mental Health Visionary Award as a first-time applicant demonstrates FTI’s commitment to the total health and well-being of our team members,” said Alyssa Kwasny, wellness program director at FTI. “Through our Culture of Care, we continuously enable a positive and stigma-free environment where workplace mental health conversations are normalized.” FTI was recognized in the “Large Construction Company” category, designated … Read more

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‘She Builds Nation’ Report Reveals Women in Construction Face Lack of Safety Equipment, Restroom Accessibility Gaps

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Lumber, a construction workforce management platform, has released the 2024 “She Builds Nation” report, shedding light on the challenges faced by women in the construction industry. The report was developed from a survey of over 100 women construction owners, executives and decision makers, delving into critical issues impacting women in construction. Among the notable revelations: 67% of respondents cited the dearth of gender-friendly (smaller-sized) safety equipment such as PPEs, safety harnesses, hard hats, etc., with 85% expressing concerns over the absence of maternity-friendly safety gear. Additionally, 64% of women reported the absence of women’s restroom facilities at construction sites, highlighting … Read more

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NCCER Offers Free Preview of Construction Superintendent Certification Program

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research is offering a free preview of its Construction Superintendent Certification Program. The 16-course program assists contractors in developing and certifying qualified construction superintendent professionals who oversee the operations of a construction site, from planning to completion. The online program provides expert insight to learners, whether current project leaders looking to hone their skills, craft professionals seeking advancement or recent graduates beginning their career. The preview can be downloaded at https://tracker.pardot.nccer.org/cscp-course-preview. Each course in the Construction Superintendent Certification Program engages participants with text, audio and “interview with the experts” videos that provide practical … Read more

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