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UK rental industry reacts to the UK election results
New government “must work with the construction industry”
Labour wins UK election: urged to create a safer and greener construction industry
Labour has overturned a large Conservative majority to become the governing party of the UK 
Friday Roundup: EU MEWP tariffs | world’s tallest scissor | new acquisitions
The week of June 13-19, 2024 included proposed European tariffs on MEWPs produced in China, unprecedented scissor lift height, rental company acquisitions, and a new equipment factory in Mexico
First speakers announced for Working at Height Conference
John McClelland, TJ Lyons, Scott Owyen, Bart Krzysztofek and more come on board for Nov. 20 access and rental conference
OSHA investigating fall from scaffold fatality
One worker killed, another seriously injured, after falling 9 stories from scaffolding on Chicago jobsite
Speedy Hire recognised as “climate leader”
Company receives award for second year running
US slaps increased tariffs on Chinese goods used in construction
The US government has announced that it is raising tariffs on a wide range of Chinese goods, including on materials and machinery used in the construction industry
Update: SAIA Canadian Council
New gaps analysis tool in development will address specific requirements for scaffold and access equipment across Canada’s provinces
U.S. noncompete ban: protecting company interests if or when it goes through
The rule banning noncompete agreements is already facing legal challenges. In the meantime, companies can take steps to protect their interests.
Interview: Will a ban on noncompete agreements affect US rental consolidation?
Josh Nickell, VP of equipment rental with the American Rental Association, talks about whether the FTC’s latest move will change the landscape of the US rental industry
10 major rental firms, OEMs and contractors join forces for new sustainability group
Ten major players in the construction industry, including rental companies, OEMs and contractors have joined forces to create a new group dedicated to making the sector more sustainable.
US Federal Trade Commission votes to ban noncompete agreements
New rule could affect the landscape of the North American equipment rental industry, currently undergoing a wave of consolidation
ERA Convention tackles sustainability in rental
Packed programme explores energy transition and decarbonisation
ERA launches handbook on sustainability
Energy transition a key focus
ESG reporting and the changing generational and regulatory landscape
Younger generations want their investments to align with their values. The related ESG regulations can make that a challenge for OEMs.
A92.9 and A92.10 standards to undergo changes
MCWP and MCTP fleet owners and operators to face updates on recently revised and finalized standards
Former Ramirent CEO faces criminal charge
Tapio Kolunsarka reportedly denies any wrongdoing
Baltimore bridge collapse: Can engineers prevent similar disasters?
Deadly catastrophe leads to opportunity for engineers to do more to protect the world’s aging bridges
What to expect from the suspended scaffold industry’s new training program
A new suspended scaffold training program will replace the current, decades-old version
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is this week
In 2022, nearly 1 in 5 workplace deaths happened in construction, with 38% of those due to falls
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