Lift & Move USA Showcases Allegiant Stadium Project for Students at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

(April 1, 2020) - More than 350 students from Clark County School District visited the Workforce Solutions area at CONEXPO-CON/AGG on March 12 in Las Vegas. Lift & Move USA featured an interactive presentation about the role of crane, rigging, and specialized transportation operations in the construction of Allegiant Stadium, new home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders.

A video series, From the Ground Up, narrated by Mike Rowe, was the inspiration for the presentation. “We highlighted things like how many trailers it takes to mobilize cranes, how a crane operator and signal person work together, and the various career paths into our industry,” said Tracy Bennett, Director of Lift & Move USA.

In addition to the many activities, SC&RF shared information about scholarships and training opportunities that are available. Information about scholarships is available at scr-foundation.org.

Lift & Move USA is supported by the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, SC&R Foundation, NCCCO Foundation, and media partner KHL. It connects students and educators with the people, equipment, and companies that work in crane, rigging, and specialized transportation. In 2020, Lift & Move USA will hold two other events featuring simulation tools, hands-on activities, and live equipment demonstrations. Engineered Rigging will host the program in Russellville, Ark., on Oct. 16 and Buckner HeavyLift has scheduled a program for Nov. 5 in Graham, N.C. For more information, visit LiftandMoveUSA.com.