The 2026 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) and the IPAF Summit have been rescheduled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Nationwide Platforms has supported construction works at one of the world’s most remote research facilities, supplying specialist powered access equipment to BAM UK&I at Rothera Research Station in Antarctica.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has unveiled the latest update to its ePAL app.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has appointed John Joe Magee as global MCWP and hoist representative.

Despite emerging mandates for secondary guarding, contractors are advised to prioritise robust, task-specific risk assessments to prevent crushing and entrapment incidents.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has reached a training milestone, with three million Powered Access Licence (PAL) Cards issued across more than 60 countries.

MEWPs manufacturer JLG Industries has acquired the core technology developed by robotics start-up Canvas.

Belgium-based Vertimac has invested in Cherrypicker Shop, a specialist supplier of access equipment parts.

A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media.

The International Powered Access Federation is supporting the Back to Basics safety campaign, launched by the Construction Industry Federation.

Sharing best practice is not enough – more honesty is needed when things go wrong.

JCB has expanded its range of powered access equipment with two new articulated boom models.

Nationwide Platforms has installed its first fixed IPAF PAL+ training rig in the East Midlands.

Construction Management, in partnership with IPAF, has launched a survey to explore the industry’s views and experiences with powered access machines on construction projects.

Nationwide Platforms has launched SkySiren PCS for scissor lifts – a secondary guarding system designed to reduce the risk of entrapment for operators.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is warning against the misuse of transport platforms outside European standards.

The ePAL app, which serves as a digital wallet for machine operator licences and qualifications, has surpassed one million downloads globally.

Boels Group has joined the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) as a sustaining member.