Articles by Mike Chalmers

Progress at Pahoa: SCRA news September 2020
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Published on: 18 October 2020
A Michigan, USA-based SC&RA member continues to move productively forward. Mike Chalmers reports
4 under 40: SCRA news August 2020
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Published on: 16 October 2020
Helping to develop talent in the industry is a key aim of the association. Mike Chalmers tracks the progress of four under 40 in the industry
Behind to see ahead: SCRA news July 2020
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Published on: 22 September 2020
Looking back to see what might be ahead in the time of Covid-19. Mike Chalmers reports the findings of a recent survey on the impact of Covid-19
Into high gear: SCRA news June 2020
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Published on: 22 September 2020
The Association stays nimble within a complex moment. Mike Chalmers reports
Change for good: SC&RA news May 2020
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Published on: 17 June 2020
New sensor technology could revolutionise bridge inspections. Mike Chalmers reports
Valuable commitment: SC&RA news April 2020
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Published on: 05 June 2020
The member in the spotlight this month is NessCampbell Crane + Rigging from the USA. Mike Chalmers reports
Irving hunts treasure: SC&RA news March 2020
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Published on: 14 April 2020
There is no mystery to how Irving Equipment finds success on Oak Island, writes Mike Chalmers, reporting on the work of the Canadian crane rental company on the popular television series
Tech on the move: SC&RA news February 2020
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Published on: 18 March 2020
The impact of new technology on the specialized transport industry will define the next decade. Mike Chalmers reports
All things slings: SC&RA news January 2020
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Published on: 06 March 2020
A recent SC&RA webinar gave the audience an inside look at lifting slings and other rigging hardware. Mike Chalmers reports
Show time looms: SC&RA news December 2019
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Published on: 30 December 2019
ConExpo is on the horizon and SC&RA is sponsoring 16 educational sessions at the construction show in Las Vegas. Mike Chalmers reports
Setting up shop in the USA: SC&RA news November 2019
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Published on: 10 December 2019
International SC&RA members discuss setting up business in the United States. Mike Chalmers reports
SC&RF picks up the pace: SC&RA news October 2019
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Published on: 06 November 2019
The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Foundation works hard to help develop the industry’s workforce of SC&RA member companies. Mike Chalmers reports
Private instead of police escorts: SC&RA news August 2019
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Published on: 13 September 2019
As the first to do it in North America Ontario in Canada is settling in with private superload escorts rather than police escorts. Mike Chalmers reports
Learning leader: SC&RA news July 2019
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Published on: 07 August 2019
With hydraulic telescopic gantry use on the rise, education is ever more important, writes Mike Chalmers
Wear in the rope: SC&RA news September 2018
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Published on: 25 July 2019
Leading experts share their tips on wire rope deterioration on crawler cranes in high-lift applications. Mike Chalmers reports
Worth the trip: SC&RA News June 2019
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Published on: 17 June 2019
International attendees find increasing value at SC&RA events. Mike Chalmers reports from April’s Annual Conference in California, USA
Planning benefits: SC&RA news March 2019
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Published on: 15 March 2019
Safety, profitability, and sustainability of your business all benefit from having engineered lift plans. Mike Chalmers reports
Strategy for success: SC&RA news February 2019
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Published on: 15 February 2019
Workforce Development is a key industry issue that will be a major part of SC&RA’s strategic plan for 2019. Mike Chalmers reports
Safe future: SC&RA news December 2018
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Published on: 17 December 2018
How safety determines your financial future. Mike Chalmers reports
New face of industry: SC&RA news November 2018
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Published on: 15 November 2018
More women are finally moving into leadership roles. Mike Chalmers reports
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