PRODUCT NEWS
A system for installing self erecting tower cranes
from KramerKran promises to save time and
money for rental companies and other crane
owners. Alex Dahm reports

HEAVY LIFTING
Small working spaces and operating in hazardous
environments are just a few of the challenges
facing those in the heavy lifting industry.
Laura Hatton reports

SITE REPORT: SCOTLAND
More than a dozen Liebherr cranes have been
put to work on the Queensferry Crossing over
the Firth of Forth in Scotland, UK. IC reports

WIND TURBINE INSTALLATION
Site infrastructure, crane maintenance and
taller turbines are just a few issues affecting the
industry. Laura Hatton reports

TURBINE TRIALS
A new climbing tower crane from Krøll sets new
standards in the wind turbine erection market,
writes Heinz-Gert Kessel

INSURANCE AND RISK
MANAGEMENT
IC talks to industry experts about insurance
premium costs, claims, damage statistics and how
clients can reduce their total insurance costs

TOPLIFT RESULT
Votes have been coming in for
IC’s 2015 TopLift contest to
determine the winner. IC reveals the results

SITE REPORT: TRANSPORT
Specialized transport company Transdata in
Brazil completed the transport of one of the
largest rotors in the world for the new Belo
Monte Hydropower Plant. IC reports