The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA)

At the SafeR Industry Forum hosted by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) on Tuesday, 22 October, industry leaders Brian Sheedy (TfNSW), Andrew Taylor (Bullivants), Tom Clark (Fulton Hogan) and Brandon Hitch (CICA) took the stage to present the award-winning NSW Dogging and Rigging Guide. Executive sponsor, Pete Church (TfNSW, Head of Rail) is shown on the right. This critical guide, designed to enhance safety in high-risk industries, has set a benchmark for best practices in dogging and rigging operations across the country.   While David Solomon FISQEM Certified Management Systems Specialist (lead)(MBA NSW), a key contributor, wasn't pictured, his input into the project was acknowledged as instrumental.   The guide has earned accolades for its practical application and positive impact on the industry, reinforcing a collaborative commitment to high safety standards. The team was awarded CICA’s Excellence Award on Saturday, 19 October. To access the NSW Dogging and Rigging Guide, go to https://lnkd.in/d42kdruM #CICA2024 #Cranesafety #collaboration

And while we’re on the topic of winners, a huge congratulations to our very own Road Policy Advisor Damien Hense for winning the Safety Pioneer Award at today’s Champions of Safety Awards, Workplace Health & Safety Show in Sydney. This well-deserved recognition comes from his outstanding work on the CICA On-Road Articulated Steering Crane Program, a ground-breaking initiative that has significantly improved safety standards for articulated steering cranes on the road. For more information on the CICA On-Road Articulated Steering Program click here https://lnkd.in/ghTgzVSb Well done Damien! #Safetyaward #Winner #CICA

The 2024 CICA National Conference Awards evening was a fantastic celebration of excellence, innovation, and leadership in our industry. A special highlight of the night was the announcement of the prestigious People's Choice Awards winners, where the industry itself voted to recognise outstanding contributions. Congratulations to the following winners: 2024 People's Choice Innovation Award : Alevro for the LNG Compressors Jack Down with Jacking System. 2024 People's Choice Lift of the Year, less than 20t Award: Premier Cranes and Rigging for the Dual Lift Precast Road Deck. 2024 People's Choice Lift of the Year, more than 20t Award: John Holland and Borger Cranes for the BRD Robey Street Bridge. 2024 People's Choice Project of the Year Award: Cranes Combined for the Portal Gantry Crane Assembly. #CICA2024 #winners #peopleschoice #Cranes

The CICA Bill Shaw Memorial Trophy is for the overall best lift. Among the entries from all categories this year, the Girder GSR-08 Install of Bridge 80 of the West Gate Tunnel Project stood out with the enormous amount of detailed lift planning and engineering controls in place to conquer the many constraints from the site, and the high efficiency in lift operations. Congratulations to this year's Bill Shaw Memorial Cup winners – BMS HEAVY CRANES Australia and CPB Contractors & John Holland Group Joint Venture. This project team displayed a commitment to ensuring the work was planned and executed to the highest standard of safety. #CICA2024 #Winners

Congratulations Alevro, this year's CICA Innovation Award winner – for their LNG Compressors Jack Down with Jacking System. Alevro, in collaboration with Bechtel Corporation, introduced a synchronous jacking system designed to minimise on-site installation activities. The jack down innovation for a compressor module of this size is a world first and has never been executed before. It was also the first time an entire module has been prefabricated in a fabrication yard and installed onto a foundation. This system ensures millimetric precision and complete control of the loads, critical for handling sensitive modules. #CICA2024 #Innovation #Winners

The 2024 CICA Lift of the Year, less than 20t winners - John Holland and Johnson & Young Cranes, for the relocation of the heritage-listed Nissen Hut project. The John Holland and Johnson & Young Cranes team showcased exceptional knowledge and expertise in the planning and execution of this complex lifting operation, ensuring its ultimate success and preserving an important part of Melbourne’s heritage. #CICA2024 #Winninglift

The 2024 CICA Lift of the Year, more than 20t winner – BMS HEAVY CRANES Australia and CPB Contractors & John Holland Group Joint Venture for the Girder GSR-08 Install of Bridge 80 of the West Gate Tunnel Project. The bridge girder installation lift carried out by BMS Heavy Cranes Australia and CPB Contractors & John Holland Group Joint Venture demonstrated professionalism in engineering planning and efficiency in plant selection and operation for the lifting task. #CICA2024 #LiftoftheYear #Winners

Congratulations to the 2024 CICA Project of the Year winner – John Holland Group for the Sydney Gateway Project. The collaboration between John Holland and the stakeholders involved played a pivotal role in successfully completing the project. Meticulous lift planning and implementation of safety measures ensured the elimination of risks to public safety. Innovative lifting methods used throughout the project contributed to the delivery of excellent project outcomes. #CICA2024 #ProjectoftheYear

A massive thank you to everyone who attended, presented, displayed, and sponsored this year's 2024 CICA National Conference! We couldn’t have done it without the support and contribution of our incredible sponsors, especially our Platinum sponsor Franna - A Terex Brand. A huge shoutout to the amazing Sue Ryman-Kiernan GAICD and the Wise Connections team, who worked tirelessly to bring everything together and ensure the event ran smoothly, and Marianne Van Dorslar who kept the energy high and the event flowing smoothly. We’re already looking forward to next year’s event and can’t wait to see everyone again in Brisbane in 2025! #CICA2024 #Conference #Highlights #AdelaideCC

The second day of the 2024 CICA National Conference kicked off with an opening keynote by Tim Jarvis prominent Australian environmentalist, explorer & author. Other highlights included the crane manufacturer's panel; crane display; technical and business workshops and some impressive lifts. A day packed with valuable insights, powerful discussions, and industry-shaping learnings.  #CICA2024 #Conference #AdelaideCC