Richard Foster (24/7 Crane Hire) and Lyle Sibbald (Liebherr Great Britain)

Growing crane firm snap up milestone five-axle all-terrain model

PETERLEE-based 24/7 Crane Hire Ltd has received the firm's first new Liebherr all-terrain crane. The five-axle LTM 1230-5.1 will support the growing company’s operations...
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Datatag shortlisted for British Security Awards 2026

DATATAG has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Technology Project of the Year category at the British Security Awards 2026 for RAPID, which...
David Waine

CEA welcomes Con Mech Engineers MD as trade advocate

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has welcomed David Waine as trade advocate, a voluntary role that will support the association’s work around international trade,...
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Powered access provider launches mental health initiative

POWERED access provider Nationwide Platforms  marked Mental Health Awareness Week by encouraging employees to take part in 'One Small Thing', an initiative that aims...
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Construction product manufacturers report declining sales amid rising costs

NEW research has found that UK sales volumes for both heavy side and light side construction product manufacturers dropped in the first quarter of...
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CEA launches tender process for CESAR Scheme contract

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced it has started the formal process to re-tender the delivery contract for the CESAR Scheme, which is...

Suicide prevention training programme created for Scottish construction industry

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland, and Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) have collaborated on a...
Black and grey painted mini-excavators

Black and grey minis stand out in Kubota forestry fleet

EXSEL Plant and Tool Hire has adopted a black and grey colour scheme across its forestry fleet of Kubota KX030-4 mini-excavators. The machines are equipped...
Finlay I‑130RS impact crusher

Finlay to showcase new impactors and prototypes at Hillhead 2026

FINLAY has announced that its Hillhead 2026 line-up will include prototype previews and the first public sightings of new impactors. A key focus will be...
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Latest IPAF campaign promotes powered access safety

THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched its 2026 Global Safety Campaign, titled 'Check It!', aimed at promoting the importance of pre-use inspections,...

CITB’s NEST supports over 5,900 apprenticeships starts

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released updated figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST). The data shows that, between the 2025–26 financial...
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Finning invests in advanced engine testing technology

FINNING UK & Ireland has announced it is investing more than £200,000 in advanced engine testing technology. Dynamometer engine testing solutions are being upgraded across...