Seeing parallels to a fatal crane accident in Texas in 2012, crane specialist Terry McGettigan believes the Seattle crane collapse will be shown to have similar causes.

The LTM 1230-5.1 is a 230-metric-ton-class all-terrain crane with a 72-meter telescoping main boom.

The Aquajet 410V is a remote-controlled hydrodemolition robot designed for sites with limited access.

Construction in the U.S. and Europe is showing signs of recovery, while China and other emerging markets are slowing down.

The investigation into a September crane collapse in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, has reportedly resulted in five indictments, including officials at lead contractor Saudi Binladen Group.