In this edition of Ground Truth, Russ Gallivan, Founder of CraneQualified.com, shares his perspective on workforce development, career progression, supervisor accountability and why objective advancement standards can strengthen retention across the construction industry.
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Lift and Access or Catalyst Communications Network.
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About the Author
Russ Gallivan is Founder of CraneQualified.com and writes about crane operations, rigging, workforce development, operator qualification, leadership development and employee retention within the construction industry.
About Ground Truth℠
Ground Truth exists to amplify voices from the field. Conversations surrounding competition, equipment performance, service support, safety, regulation, and market access are important to the future of the aerial and lifting equipment industry, and industry professionals benefit from hearing multiple perspectives.
Credit
Shared with permission from Russ Gallivan.
Aug 05, 2026
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