SER introduces 75-tonne excavators to rental fleet for the first time
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has snapped up the company's first Caterpillar 374 excavator, introducing 75-tonne excavators to its rental fleet for the first time.
The...
‘UK first’ fibre tower crane installed at naval base
LIEBHERR has assembled the UK’s first 1188 EC-H 40 Fibre tower crane at Portsmouth Naval Base.
Bought by KBS Maritime on behalf of the Royal...
Hodge Plant appointed Hyundai material handling dealer for Scotland
HODGE Plant Ltd has been appointed as a Hyundai material handling dealer for Scotland.
Building on an established partnership with HD Hyundai Construction Equipment, the...
Sandvik confirms senior appointment
SANDVIK has announced the appointment of Helen Blomqvist as president of the Machining business area and new member of the group executive management, effective...
Kobelco to acquire 70% stake in CNH’s construction equipment business
KOBELCO has agreed a deal to acquire the construction equipment business operated by CNH Industrial N.V. and its affiliates.
Kobelco and CNH have entered into...
CPA Gala Dinner celebrates milestone anniversary
MORE than 300 guests gathered at St George’s Hall in Liverpool for the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Gala Dinner 2026.
The event brought together members,...
Volvo earns award recognition for digital innovation
VOLVO Construction Equipment has won a Red Dot Design Award for its Integrated Volvo Co-Pilot, recognising its approach to creating a 'seamless' digital experience...
New growth coalition formed to strengthen industry’s voice
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has led the establishment of the Construction Growth Coalition (CGC), a newly formed group that aims to provide an...
Mabey Hire ramps up mental health focus with Mates in Mind partnership
MABEY Hire has added the Mates in Mind logo across its temporary works equipment and sites, as part of its commitment to raise awareness...
Biffa to acquire Enva’s general recycling business
AN agreement has been struck for Biffa to acquire Enva's general recycling businesses in Scotland and England.
The businesses provide commercial, industrial, and construction and...
HRN to close Balbeggie depot
HRN has confirmed that its Balbeggie depot in Perthshire will close on Friday 13 November 2026, with operations moving to the company's existing depots...
Report highlights need for construction skills investment to meet Scotland’s project pipeline
NEW analysis from the CITB has revealed that construction skills in Scotland need investment if it is to deliver a potential over ÂŁ100 billion...


































