DICA to Collaborate with Industrial Training International to create Mobile Crane Ground Condition Education Courses
May 21, 2021 – Guthrie Center, IA DICA and Industrial Training International (ITI) announce a collaboration to create education content focused on ground conditions and preparation when using mobile cranes. The initial courses are expected to launch in Q2 2021 and are titled Ground Conditions & Outrigger Equipment Support and Ground Conditions & Crawler Equipment Support, […]
Wildlife in Arboriculture Survey
A University of British Columbia research project is examining the relationship between arboriculture practices and wildlife wellbeing through a survey of arborists. Those who take part in the survey will be entered into a drawing for a gift card to an arborist supply store. Participate in the anonymous survey by visiting the accompanying link. According […]
State of the Marketplace – Insurance and the 2021 Tree Care Industry
The tree care industry saw tremendous growth last year and shows no signs of slowing down just yet. The “work from home” transition brought with it renewed excitement for home and yard improvements. Interviews with tree service companies are frequently revealing a 20-40 percent revenue increase from 2019 to present. Owners and operators are experiencing […]
Change of hands at Carr’s Tree Service
Brad Carr, CEO of Carr’s Tree Service, a dual-accredited, 25-year TCIA member company based in Ottertail, Minnesota, stepped down from that position at the beginning of this year. Jacob “Jake” Carr, Brad’s son and the company’s chief operating officer for the last five years, stepped into his father’s spot as CEO. Brad spent 48 years […]
ACRT and Satelytics partner on geospatial analytics for utilities
ACRT Services, Inc., is partnering with Satelytics, Inc., to bring artificial intelligence (AI) and geospatial analytics to the utility industry throughout the U.S. ACRT Services and its subsidiaries provide vegetation-management services. Satelytics, founded in 2015, is a software company offering AI geospatial analytics to oil and gas, power, pipeline and water-wastewater industries. Data acquired from […]