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Green means go: Nixon Hire CEO on the switch to becoming a sustainability specialist
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CEO Graham Nixon — son of founder John Nixon — updates IRN on the company’s progress since implementing its new strategy.
The quiet hunt for non-compliant construction equipment at Bauma
CECE takes part in VDMA task force on the lookout for non-compliant machines and equipment
Trump drives renewed belief the internal combustion engine is here to stay
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Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Engine Technology Forum on Trump and the ICE
Which rental jobs carry the greatest risk of injury?
People working these rental jobs experience the most accidents. What are they? 
‘MEWP safety changes take too long’, says Loxam’s Paul Rankin
IPAF Summit hears plea from MEWP rental executive
IAPA winners announced in Dublin
The 13 award winners were announced at a packed ceremony this evening 
Static electricity: Don’t expect battery-powered construction equipment market to really take off until 2030s says Roland Berger
Roland Berger gives market forecast for battery powered construction machinery 
French rental association adopts ERA’s Carbon Reporting Guidance
Association also launches official French version
Zeppelin Rental to offer ‘immersive experience’ at Bauma
Focus will be on its ecoRent fleet and electric machines
Can MEWP incidents be prevented through design?
Safety consultant on why moving from risk management to risk elimination is key for construction firms
Interview: New IPAF North America VP on enhancing safety
OSHA reveals top 10 violations
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For the 14th consecutive year, fall protection remains the leading safety concern
Council looks to update MEWP best practices docs
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The SAIA MEWP Council is working on updating and publishing new industry best practices documents for the mobile elevated work platform sector
ERA publishes guidance on carbon reporting
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Report offers step-by-step methodology for calculating carbon emissions across all three scopes
Why construction is training record numbers of mental health first aiders
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Can mental health first aiders effectively help colleagues in crisis?
Solar panels and wild flower gardens: How rental depots are becoming greener
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How rental firms are using their depots to cut carbon emissions
5 key takeaways from Intermat 2024’s conference on energy transition
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Round table explores transition challenges
UK renters recognised at national safety awards
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Nixon Hire and Ardent among winners of RoSPA awards
Major OEM joins the Open-S Alliance for construction tool attachments
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Open-S will benefit the customers by simplifying the handling of attachments, says Wacker Neuson
Job hopping, remote working, and tech: How can construction retain Gen Z?
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What does Gen Z want from the construction industry? And can the industry provide it?
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