WELCOME TO THE APRIL EDITION OF CRANES AND LIFTING MAGAZINE.

DESPITE THE DEMISE OF A NUMBER OF construction companies, the remainder of 2023 and beyond looks relatively bright for the Australian construction industry. With the population set to increase significantly over the next few years, there will be a continued need for more housing and infrastructure to accommodate this growth.

Over the next few years one of the prominent expected trends in the industry will be the focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness. With concerns about climate change and the environment at an all-time high, there is an increasing demand for energyefficient construction processes with smaller carbon footprints. The crane industry is making a strong contribution by embracing more emission friendly engines, and by adopting alternate fuel options and battery powered technologies.

Construction processes are shifting towards prefabricated and modular construction. The use of prefabricated and modular construction has increased significantly in recent years and is set to continue as it offers a more efficient and cost-effective solution for building projects. Improved construction processes will increase the efficiencies within the crane sector, particularly tower cranes.

A continued challenge facing the construction and crane sectors is the shortage of skilled workers in the coming years. With the population set to increase and the demand for new housing and infrastructure increasing, there is a need for more skilled workers to meet this demand.

In this issue, you will see how the local crane industry is dealing with these challenges and how diversification in the workforce can generate positive outcomes. We also re-examine the important role Elevated Work Platforms have in the construction industry and how they work hand in hand with cranes.

As always, the team at Cranes and Lifting magazine has worked hard to bring you what we hope are vibrant, local articles and we hope you enjoy the read.

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