SC&RA to hold Crane & Rigging Workshop on September 20-22.August 3, 2007 -
SC&RA has assembled various leading industry professionals for presentations at the 2007 Crane & Rigging Workshop at The Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, MO. Workshop will include 12 sessions addressing various topics in the industry as well as an Exhibit Center with products and services from 42 companies. In addition, Custom Mobile Equipment and Royal Tractor Company, Inc. will offer Open Houses on September 19th, the day before the workshop begins.
SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop Set for September 20-22 in Kansas City |
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Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association
2750 Prosperity Avenue
Fairfax, VA, 22031-4312
USA
Press release date: July 11, 2007
07/11/2007 - (FAIRFAX, Va.) July 11, 2007 The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has assembled a roster of leading industry professionals for presentations at the 2007 Crane & Rigging Workshop, September 20-22, at The Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo.
Sessions include:
o Opening Session: Safety 24/7: Bo Brasher, Results in Learning o Near Misses-Lessons Learned: Phil Hooper, Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc., and Terry Young, Construction Safety Experts o How to Develop a Rigging Planning Checklist: Bill Smith, NBIS Construction and Transport Underwriters, Inc. o Navigating Crane Rental Agreements: Moderator: Kevin Cunningham, NBIS Construction and Transport Underwriters, Inc. Panel: Harry Baker, Southwest Industrial Rigging; Delynn Burkhalter, Burkhalter Rigging, Inc.; Robert Hileman, United Crane & Rigging Company; Robert Moore and Bill Smith, NBIS Construction and Transport Underwriters, Inc. o Leveraging Your Success Through Marketing: Andy Patron, FMI Corporation o New Developments in the Gantry Industry: Moderator: Randall Goddard, Atlas Industrial Contractors, Ltd. Panel: Ben Forster, Riggers Manufacturing Company; Kevin Johnston, J&R Engineering Co., Inc.; Brian Wagner, Lift Systems, Inc.; Craig Welch, Bigge Crane & Rigging o Risk Management for Cranes: John Davis, Crane Certification Association of America oThe Critical Role of Operations in Building Long-Term Relationships: Andy Patron, FMI Corporation oProper Crane Set Up: Robert Hileman, United Crane & Rigging Company, and Earl Johnson III, Southern Crane oProper Methods and Operations of Platform Trailers in the Rigging Industry: Jim Yates, Barnhart o Resolving Problems & Disputes on a Construction Project: Jeffrey B. Rosen, Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus PC o Jobs that Amaze: A recap of the 2007 Rigging
In addition to these sessions, two manufacturers will open their doors for Workshop attendees: Custom Mobile Equipment and Royal Tractor Company, Inc. These Open Houses have been scheduled for September 19, the day before the Workshop officially begins, so SC&RA encourages attendees to make travel plans accordingly. Additionally, the Workshop will feature an Exhibit Center with products and services from 42 companies. Also included are receptions, continental breakfasts, a luncheon, and refreshment breaks. Visit www.scranet.org now and click on the Event/Registration button at the top of the site to review the program, learn more about the hotel, print out a room reservation form, and register as an attendee or exhibitor. Or call SC&RA at (703) 698-0291 for additional information.
SC&RA is an international trade association of more than 1,200 members from 46 nations. Members are involved in specialized transportation, machinery moving and erecting, industrial maintenance, millwrighting and crane and rigging operations, manufacturing and rental. SC&RA helps members run more efficient and safer businesses by monitoring and affecting pending legislation and regulatory policies at the state and national levels; researching and reporting on safety concerns and best business practices, and providing four yearly forums where these and other relevant member issues can be advanced.
CONTACT: Jackie Roskos Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association P:(703) 698-0291 F:(703) 698-0297 jroskos@scranet.org
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