Access Briefing

26/08/2025

Innovation Tackles Tunnel Access in Vancouver.

Engineers have found a creative solution to reach the south shaft of Vancouver’s Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel, 110 meters underground. This breakthrough ensures safe, efficient access while setting new standards for deep-shaft projects.

📖 Read more below.

BrandSafway awarded SAIA Project of the Year Award for its work on the Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel 

20/08/2025

🕷️ Spider lifts: from niche to necessity

Back in June, we shared an article on the rising role of spider lifts in the global access market. What was once a specialist product segment has since proven to be one of the industry’s brightest growth areas.

Their lightweight design, compact footprint, and ability to operate in challenging spaces continue to make them attractive for rental fleets and end users alike. And as the market leans more heavily on versatility and sustainability, manufacturers are doubling down — offering electric, hybrid, and towable solutions across multiple applications.

From arboriculture to urban maintenance, spider lifts are no longer just an alternative — they’re becoming a core part of modern access strategies.

📖 Read more here: https://www.accessbriefing.com/news/webs-of-opportunity-spider-lifts-gain-ground-in-access-sector/8062897.article

A year on, the trend is only accelerating. Do you see spider lifts becoming a standard in every rental fleet, or will they remain a specialised solution?

A round up of the latest developments in the spiderlift market

18/08/2025

First 82m Zoomlion boom delivered

Zoomlion Access has delivered the first unit of its record-breaking 82.3m working height ZT82J telescopic boom lift to the UK.

📖 Read more here: https://www.accessbriefing.com/news/first-82m-zoomlion-boom-delivered/8083310.article

The world’s largest boom lift has made its way to the UK

05/08/2025

🎤 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀-𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘆

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Chastity Williams-Lasley, Early Career Development Manager at JCB, to the Working at Height Conference & Awards 2025!

Dr. Williams-Lasley will pull back the curtain on the “secret sauce” behind JCB’s thriving apprenticeship program—an initiative built on real-world jobsite needs, hands-on learning, and a culture of innovation.

Whether you’re launching a new program or refining an existing one, this discussion offers actionable inspiration from one of the world’s leading equipment manufacturers.

📅 15–16 October 2025
📍 Music City Center, Nashville

👉 Learn more & register: https://workingatheightevent.com/

29/07/2025

𝟮 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧!⏰

Entries for the Working At Height Awards close this 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯𝟭.

✅ Don’t miss your chance to be recognized.
✅ Submit before the deadline: https://workingatheightevent.com/awards-2025/

👩‍⚖️ Meet the judges: https://lnkd.in/eUTZM4md

16/07/2025

🎥 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲!

Expect expert speakers, cutting-edge safety innovations, and the chance to connect with leaders shaping the future of working at height.

📅 October 15-16 2025
📍 Nashville, TN
🎟️ Conference • Networking • Awards

💥 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 — 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲!
🔗 https://workingatheightevent.com/register/

09/07/2025

🏆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀! 🏆

We're thrilled to announce the expert panel for the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – featuring leading voices from across the powered access, safety and rental industries.

With a wealth of knowledge and experience, our judges will shine a spotlight on the people and projects pushing the boundaries of safety and innovation in the working at height sector.

🏆 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝘁?
If your company is driving safety, leadership or technical excellence – now’s the time to get recognized. 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯𝟭!

08/07/2025

📢 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. 👇

🗨️ “The Working at Height Conference is an essential event for professionals committed to safety and operational excellence in our industry. It showcases cutting-edge safety innovations, practical lessons from the field, and expert perspectives that deepen our shared knowledge of how to work more safely and effectively at height.” 💬
— 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗖𝗘𝗢, 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗸𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿

🎯 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
✅ Learn from industry pioneers
✅ Discover the latest innovations
✅ Celebrate excellence at the Working at Height Awards

📅 October 15-16 2025
📍 Nashville, TN
🔗 Register Now: https://workingatheightevent.com/register/

Early bird offer ends July 31

20/05/2025

🚨 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 – 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 🚨

Is your company setting new standards in height safety, innovation, or training?
Now’s your chance to be recognized at the industry’s premier awards event. If you're making an impact, we want to hear from you.

🏆 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿?
✅ Showcase your commitment to safety and excellence
✅ Gain industry recognition and a competitive edge
✅ Boost team morale and attract top talent
✅ All shortlisted companies receive two complimentary tickets to the conference and awards

🗓 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯𝟭 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
📩 Submit now and put your achievements in the spotlight!
🔗 https://workingatheightevent.com/awards-2025/

15/05/2025

Manitou acquires robotics specialist

As part of our new Lift strategic roadmap, this move places robotics at the core of our innovation strategy.

- 7 robotics experts (incl. PhDs) join our R&D team

- Includes IP behind the Trektor autonomous tractor

- Launching new unit: Manitou Group Robotics

“We’re accelerating smart, autonomous tech to meet tomorrow’s needs,” says VP R&D Julien Waechter.

Full article - https://www.accessbriefing.com/news/manitou-acquires-robotics-specialist-/8058582.article

New investment includes expertise in automation 

14/05/2025

Inaugural Turkey conference delves into country’s access sector

The inaugural IPAF Platform Turkey Conference, co-organized with Platformder, brought together industry leaders, tech innovators, and safety experts in Istanbul to explore the future of Turkey’s booming access sector.

From just 4,000 platforms in 2013 to 35,000 in 2024, the Turkish market is growing fast—with plenty of room for expansion.

Key topics included:

- AI in rental operations
- Predictive maintenance & digital transformation
- Safety standards & IPAF’s Rental+ certification
- Economic insights & strategic planning for growth

The event also featured an inspiring art exhibition by Istanbul Vinç as part of a social responsibility initiative.

Looking ahead: Istanbul will host the 2026 IPAF Summit & IAPA Awards!

Full article - https://www.accessbriefing.com/news/inaugural-turkey-conference-delves-into-the-countrys-access-sector/8056395.article

The IPAF Platform Turkey Conference, organised woth Platformder covered key topics in the sector 

13/05/2025

🎤 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!

We’re thrilled to announce that 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿, CEO of 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼., 𝗟𝗟𝗖 and former International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) President, will deliver the keynote at this year’s 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.

With decades of leadership in the powered access and rental industries, Norty brings a global perspective on safety, innovation, and operational excellence. His keynote will set the tone for an inspiring two-day event focused on the future of working at height.

📅 15–16 October 2025
📍 Music City Center, Nashville

Don’t miss the chance to hear from one of the industry's most respected voices.
👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEy3urCv