After taking a dip in 2021, the North American crane sector is experiencing a comeback. In its first quarter report released in April, the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Crane Index logged a 4.5-percent increase in cranes at work across the continent. Of the 14 cities surveyed, five experienced an increase, six stayed the same and three decreased. Historically, residential cranes make up 50 percent of the count, while mixed-use makes up 22 percent. The third most-active sector is commercial, making up 10 percent of the total count. Major U.S. cities — Chicago, Denver, New York and San Francisco — as well as Toronto, Ontario, Canada, have seen increases. In total, 60 new cranes are being added to the ALL fleet this year, and approximately half have already been delivered, said the company. The machines will be distributed across ALL’s 33 North American branches based on market demand.
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