Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association - SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop 2026
Event Date
September 22–24, 2026
Location
Omaha, NE
Expected Exhibitors
90
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop is the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association's premier annual gathering for the crane and rigging industry. Conducted annually in September, the Crane & Rigging Workshop represents the industry's premier crane and rigging event of the year, and brings together hundreds of top managers, safety directors, legal experts, operations personnel and crane operators from many of the industry's foremost companies.
The program is built for professionals who want practical, current knowledge. Covering everything from legal education, consensus standards and regulatory updates to cutting-edge technology and safety practices, Workshop sessions also emphasize training, equipment maintenance and current issues affecting the industry. Similar to every SC&RA event, networking opportunities at the Workshop are world-class, with nearly a dozen countries represented, and the Exhibit Center, featuring over 90 booths, has sold out each year for nearly two decades.
With committee meetings, an exhibit hall and extensive networking, it is a must-attend for companies in specialized transportation, crane rental and rigging operations. If you're looking to put faces with names, gain awareness on common and current challenges, share information and network, then the SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop is a must-attend for you and your business.
Show Highlights
- Education sessions spanning legal education, consensus standards, regulatory updates, technology and safety practices, with emphasis on training and equipment maintenance. Workshop sessions emphasize training, equipment maintenance and current issues affecting the industry.
- Sold-out Exhibit Center — the Exhibit Center, featuring over 90 booths, has sold out each year for nearly two decades.
- Committee meetings — an additional highlight of the Crane & Rigging Workshop are the committee meetings: Safety Education & Training, Labor and Governing. These gatherings allow attendees to gain an understanding on SC&RA activities in specific industry areas and identify other Association members confronting similar issues with whom they can network.
- International networking with nearly a dozen countries represented among attendees.
Attendance
The Workshop draws hundreds of attendees each year. It brings together hundreds of top managers, safety directors, legal experts, operations personnel and crane operators from many of the industry's foremost companies. Networking opportunities at the Workshop feature nearly a dozen countries represented, and the Exhibit Center, with over 90 booths, has sold out each year for nearly two decades.
Registration
Registration for the 2026 Workshop is open. Registration is OPEN and handled through the association's online event registration portal.
- Register online via the official SC&RA event registration page.
- Past-year brochures with agendas and rates are posted on the Workshop page for reference.
- For questions, the event page lists an SC&RA staff contact (Surian Choi).
History
The Workshop is organized by the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA), a long-established industry trade group. SC&RA was formed in 1947 as laws and regulations affecting the transport of specialized loads began to change, beginning as a segment of the Local Cartage National Conference (LCNC) of the American Trucking Associations. In December 1948, the Heavy Haulers, Machinery Movers and Erectors Section of LCNC was born, holding its first official meeting on December 6 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., with 75 people in attendance. The conference grew to 200 member companies by 1966 and 300 by 1968, bringing together crane and rigging companies as well as transportation companies, and in 1981 a new name was adopted: the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association. Today the SC&RA is an association of crane and rigging professionals that serves over 1,400 member companies in 46 nations. The Workshop's exhibit hall has sold out for nearly two decades.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: July 25, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop?
The Workshop takes place September 22-24, 2026, at the Hilton Omaha and the adjacent CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Who should attend the Crane & Rigging Workshop?
It is designed for crane and rigging industry professionals, including top managers, safety directors, legal experts, operations personnel and crane operators from leading companies.
What topics and activities does the Workshop cover?
Sessions cover legal education, consensus standards, regulatory updates, technology and safety practices, plus training and equipment maintenance. Committee meetings (Safety Education & Training, Labor and Governing) and extensive networking are also central features.
How do I register for the Workshop?
Registration is open and handled online through SC&RA's official event registration portal, which is linked from the Workshop page on scranet.org.
Is there an exhibit hall, and how large is it?
Yes. The Workshop's Exhibit Center features over 90 booths and has sold out each year for nearly two decades.
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