NEW DOWNTOWN CHALLENGES
To build the cities of the future, the construction industry needs to be evolving continuously. According to a projection of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations, approximately 70% of the world population will live in cities by 2050,... View More
Asia Pacific, a Growing Construction Market
Because China, Indonesia, India, and Malaysia are emerging markets, the Asia Pacific (APAC) construction market is growing strong and is expected to continue to do so over the next six years. This construction industry expansion translates into an increase in demand... View More
Technology’s Ever-Changing Effects on Construction
Construction, like any other industry, cannot escape technological advances. Online platforms, apps, cloud-based collaboration platforms, online marketing tools, and drones are slowly becoming integral parts of the construction industry. Construction’s Challenges with... View More
MEGA- SKYSCRAPERS: Examples from around the World
From its early beginnings in Chicago and New York in the late 19th Century, skyscraper construction has expanded to almost every major city in the world, shaping the appearance and the development of densely inhabited urban areas across the planet. Since their first... View More
HOW MUCH DO CRANE & TOWER OPERATORS MAKE?
AVERAGE WAGES In 2016, the average annual wage for crane operators was approximately $60k, $10k above the national average salary of $50k, according to the Census Bureau. Today, the national average wage for crane and tower operators is $79,692. However, 65% of... View More
MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE MARKET
According to global forecasts, the tower crane industry will grow at 4.3% CAGR over the next four years. This growth can provide many equipment manufacturers and renters with increased opportunities to capitalize on expanding market needs. The question, however, will... View More
Which Industries Employ The Most Tower Crane Operators?
THE DATA SOURCE The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) is a useful government data set that collects and organizes occupational data, following a comprehensive classification of for-profit activities. This data set defines crane and tower crane operators as... View More