Local authority becomes first council to take delivery of ‘revolutionary’ pothole fixer
JCB has announced that Stoke-on-Trent City Council has become the first local authority in the UK to take delivery of one of the manufacturer's...
Construction charity launches festive e-card campaign
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has unveiled its 2021 charity e-card campaign ahead of the festive season.
Following the success of last year's Christmas Cracker...
Equipment provider confirms delivery fleet will switch to HVO
SPEEDY has announced the business is now fuelling its delivery fleet with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in a move tipped to save 5,000 tonnes...
Rokbak enjoys early success in North American market following rebranding
ROKBAK has hailed a 'strong' sales start in North America following the firm's recent rebranding from Terex Trucks, revealing that orders for the RA30...
Construction sector urged to keep following Covid-19 measures to avoid ‘winter of discontent’
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has urged the sector to focus on health and safety to help prevent another 'winter of discontent'.
The organisation...
Sandvik shows off new mobile impactor
SANDVIK is launching the firm's QI353 mid-size impactor - the first of its new 3rd generation 3-Series products.
The model features a ground-up new mid-size...
MHM Group sees 60% rise in employee numbers
GENERATOR specialist MHM Group has revealed the business has seen a 60% increase in staff over the past two years.
The company said it has...
Yanmar displays first electric mini excavator prototype
YANMAR Compact Equipment has taken the wraps off the manufacturer's first electric mini excavator prototype.
The SV17e is aimed at the European market and sits...
Machine control brings benefits for Whitburn ground specialist
WHITBURN-based ground engineering contractor Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has spoken of its experience of using machine control technology.
Eleven years ago, SITECH UK and Ireland,...
Landmark tele-operation trials tipped to deliver timber safety and productivity gains
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced it is the first in the world to trial a remote-controlled high-lift wheel loader over a 5G network in...
Hire specialist shows support for veterans by signing Armed Forces Covenant
SPEEDY has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to establish a tailored employment pathway for veterans by working with Career Transition Partnership and recognising...
‘Concern’ after UK Government scraps HS2 rail leg to Leeds
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has said the decision to axe the eastern leg of HS2 to Leeds 'clouds' the original vision of the...
