Judges announced for the 2025 Working at Height Awards

The judging panel for the 2025 Working at Height Conference & Awards has been unveiled, featuring a lineup of esteemed industry experts. As part of the Working at Height Conference & Awards event co-organized by Access, Lift & Handlers (ALH) magazine and the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), the Working at Height Awards brings together […]

US Fed holds rates steady as construction prices rise

The decision, announced following the Federal Open Market Committee’s latest meeting, was expected by most analysts. The announcement involved some historic intrigue, however, as two Fed governors, Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman, dissented in favour of lowering rates; a rare move that suggests some division among officials of the central bank. In its statement, the […]

Samoter launches operator training initiative

Veronafiere, organiser of the Samoter exhibition, is launching Samoter Academy, a collaboration with non-profit foundation Engim Veneto and equipment manufacturers to promote training and skills development in the construction equipment industry. The initiative will be established after the next Samoter show, which takes place in Verona, Italy, on 6 to 9 May 2026, and aims […]