Heidelberg receives green light to reopen dormant limestone quarry
HEIDELBERG Materials UK has agreed planning conditions with Somerset Council to reopen Westdown Quarry, which has been dormant since the late 1980s.
The move has...
Merlo hails response to specialist training courses
MERLO UK has revealed that its dedicated training programme has supported more than 220 engineers and dealer personnel across the UK and Ireland this...
CITB welcomes newly-elected MSP to Inchinnan NCC
NEWLY-elected MSP Michelle Campbell visited the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan this week to observe and learn about...
Volvo hails ‘positive quarter’ with increased volumes and key milestones marked
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported increased volumes and improved earnings for the second quarter of 2026 as the global equipment market continued to grow.
The...
Plant and equipment suppliers sought for proposed Corr Chnoc Wind Farm project
BUSINESSES across Argyll and Bute are being urged to explore the commercial opportunities that could arise from the proposed Corr Chnoc Wind Farm.
Renewable energy...
JCB crowns 2026 Operator of the Year
A Derbyshire plant operator has been crowned JCB Operator of the Year 2026 after winning a competition that attracted hundreds of entrants from across...
Young talent honoured at record-breaking CPA Stars of the Future Awards
THE winners of the Construction Plant-hire Association's (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2026 have been announced following a record number of entries.
The awards...
Finning hails future stars following awards success
FINNING is celebrating after winning several awards at this year’s Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) Stars of the Future awards ceremony.
The event recognises the top...
JCB announces updates to telematics platform
JCB has announced it has updated its LiveLink telematics platform with a series of developments designed to expand safety and security functionality.
The updates include...
Specialist machinery used on £900m Orkney project
ONE of the most complex elements of SSEN Transmission's Orkney link project has been successfully completed.
The project, estimated to cost £900 million, will connect...
Bernard Hunter secures first 90-tonne rough-terrain crane
THE first Liebherr LRT 1090-2.1 rough terrain crane in Scotland has been snapped up by Bernard Hunter Cranes.
The 90-tonne model boasts a 47-metre telescopic...
Hitachi compact model is out to make a big impression
HITACHI has unveiled the ZX95US-7 SLF – the latest ultra-compact special application excavator.
The smallest model in the manufacturer's super long front excavator range boasts...
