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 £100 billion...
Molson Group and UK subsidiaries enter administration
MOLSON Group Limited (MGL) and its UK subsidiaries have entered administration following 'challenging' trading conditions, with 203 employees immediately being made redundant.
Ross Connock, Tom...
JCB digger-themed badges raise £12,500 for Poppy Appeal
JCB employees have helped to raise thousands of pounds for this year’s Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal by snapping up commemorative digger-themed pin badges.
The...
Wacker Neuson dumper stolen from West Dunbartonshire site
A Wacker Neuson dumper (registration, BD72 EOR) has been stolen from a site in Alexandria.
Police are appealing for information, with the theft taking place...
Blue Machinery Scotland and Murray Plant set for fresh chapter following MBO
BLUE Machinery Scotland and its wholly owned subsidiary, Murray Plant, are set to embark on a new chapter following the completion of a management...
Landmark peatland restoration project complete at Backwater Reservoir in Angus
SCOTTISH Water has completed one of its largest peatland restoration projects to date in Angus, with help from contractor Mackenzie Construction and specialist partner...
Portable power innovation earns Instagrid Green Apple Award
INSTAGRID GO, the 110 V portable power supply from Instagrid, has won a 2026 International Green Apple Award for environmental best practice.
Selected from more...
Industry-led e-learning module aims to help drive sustainable plant operations
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS), Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) and Flannery Plant Hire have teamed up to develop a new e-learning initiative designed...
