Marijuana and Crane Operators: What You Need to Know in 2025
As of April 2025, 24 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized marijuana for recreational use, and 39 states allow it for medical purposes. This evolving legal landscape presents increasing challenges for employers and self-employed crane or heavy equipment operators, especially when navigating the complex interplay between federal, state, and local laws. Federal Law Still Reigns in Safety-Sensitive Roles Despite […]
The Role of Telematics in Construction Equipment Insurance
The construction industry is evolving rapidly, with technology playing a pivotal role in streamlining operations and managing risks. One of the most transformative advancements is telematics—a technology that integrates GPS, sensors, and wireless communication systems into construction equipment. Telematics provides real-time data on equipment location, usage, and performance. In insurance, it’s changing how risks are […]
The U.S. Mobile Crane Market: Growth and Risk Insights
The U.S. mobile crane market is on a solid growth trajectory and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6.7% between 2024 and 2028. As specialists in mobile crane insurance, New Heights Insurance understands the unique risks and opportunities this growth presents to crane operators and contractors. What’s Driving […]
Construction Companies Insurance – How Do You Know?
A construction company can evaluate whether they have good insurance coverage by assessing several key factors and regularly reviewing their policies. Here are some steps and considerations to ensure their insurance coverage is adequate: 1. Comprehensive Coverage Types of Insurance: Ensure you have all necessary types of insurance, such as General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Equipment […]
Insurance Challenges for Construction Companies
Mobile crane insurance presents several challenging aspects due to the unique risks and operational complexities. Here are some key challenges: High-Risk Nature of Operations Accident Potential: The use of mobile cranes involves significant risks of accidents, including crane collapses, tipping, and load drops, which can lead to severe property damage, bodily injury, or fatalities. Operational […]
Evaluate Your Construction Insurance
A construction company can evaluate whether they have good insurance coverage by assessing several key factors and regularly reviewing their policies. Here are some steps and considerations to ensure their insurance coverage is adequate: 1. Comprehensive Coverage Types of Insurance: Ensure you have all necessary types of insurance, such as General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Equipment […]