WEEKLY TOWER CRANE BRIEF-Hero-02nd. Feb.2026
01. Tower Crane Drivers Strike – UK WHAT: Tower crane drivers begin strike action.WHO: Operators at Wolffkran UK, represented by Unite union.WHEN: From 27 January 2026, 24-hour strike action planned every two weeks.WHY: Pay dispute and proposed changes to terms and conditions after three years without a pay rise.SCALE: ~90 unionised drivers out of 123 […]
WEEKLY TOWER CRANE BRIEF-Hero-28st. Dec.2025
1. Tower Crane Collapse Caused by Storm on Gold Coast A strong microburst storm hit Southport, Gold Coast, bringing gusts up to 83 km/h and heavy rain. The storm caused a tower crane to partially collapse at a construction site, led to power outages and road closures, and prompted evacuations for safety. No serious injuries […]