CITB publishes Business Plan for 2026–27 following ‘tough decisions’ on funding
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Business Plan for 2026–27, following some 'tough decisions' on how funding is allocated.
The plan sets...
SANY UK launches new finance offering
SANY Heavy Machinery (UK) has launched a new tailored finance solution designed to make it easier for customers to access the firm's construction equipment.
Developed...
Volvo and Hitachi Energy team up to accelerate zero-emission construction sites
HITACHI Energy and Volvo Construction Equipment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing end‑to‑end approaches that support the deployment of zero‑emission...
Volvo excavator stolen following sophisticated marketplace scam
A Volvo ECR25D, valued at £21,590, has been registered as stolen with The Equipment Register (TER) following a sophisticated fraud that involved the impersonation...
Scotland’s construction pipeline platform sees increase in membership and usage
NEW figures have revealed that more than 50 public bodies in Scotland are now contributing project information to the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool.
The free-to-access...
Garic opens new depot to support lower-carbon construction sites
SITE solutions specialist Garic has tipped site managers across the south west of the country to benefit from faster service and lower-carbon operations as...
Kirkcaldy firm becomes first in the UK to buy TRACTO ‘powerhouse’
THE first ever TRACTO GRUNDODRILL 28N Plus has been delivered in the UK to Kirkcaldy-based FCH HDD Trenchless Solutions.
Described as a 'true powerhouse', the...
CITB data reveals grant support for over 30,000 apprentices
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its 2025-26 financial year grants figures, which reveal that the organisation provided £120 million, including £68...
UK Government introduces new legislation to tackle late payments
THE UK Government has introduced landmark legislation it says will end the scourge of late payments.
The Small Business Protections Bill (formally known as the...
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,...
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...
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...
Xwatch strengthens training team with two promotions
XWATCH Safety Solutions has promoted two of its installation engineers as the business strengthens its training capability.
Adam Guilfoyle has been appointed senior product support...
Wacker Neuson reports ‘strong’ start to 2026 with revenue up 19.8%
WACKER Neuson has reported a successful start to 2026, with Q1 delivering 19.8% revenue growth compared with the same period last year to 591.4...
Hammerglass and Cabcare announce strategic partnership
HAMMERGLASS and Cabcare Products Ltd have entered a strategic partnership with Cabcare becoming the official partner for Hammerglass in the UK.
The collaboration is said...
Hillhouse Quarry Group confirms raft of appointments
HILLHOUSE Quarry Group has confirmed a raft of appointments and role changes designed to strengthen its commercial capability and improve service delivery for customers.
Mark...
Volvo CE announces appointment of international head of sales
VOLVO Construction Equipment (CE) has announced the appointment of Hanna Ihnatovich as head of sales region international.
Hanna joined Volvo CE in 2013 and has...
New UK PDI site aims to shorten lead times for Hyundai customers
HYUNDAI'S parent company, HD Construction Equipment, has opened a PDI Centre in Southampton Docks, bringing final machine preparation closer to UK dealers and customers.
The...
Atlas and Tracto mark history at ScotPlant with 100th order
HISTORY was marked at ScotPlant 2026 with Tracto UK handing over the 100th winch it has supplied to fellow exhibitor Atlas Winch & Hoist Services...
Volvo enjoys ‘positive’ start to year despite sector headwinds
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced the business achieved growth across both machines and services in the first three months of 2026, with deliveries increasing...
SMT GB adds to compact offering with Kioti UK acquisition
SMT GB has announced the acquisition of Kioti UK, broadening its compact equipment division and adding a further 58 independent dealers to its network.
The...
Hodge Plant seals Hyundai dealership in Scotland
HODGE Plant Ltd has announced the business has been appointed the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe dealer with full exclusivity for Scotland and surrounding...
O’Kane Equipment Solutions appointed Frontier dealer for Scotland and northern England
ASTEC Europe has appointed Alloa-based O’Kane Equipment Solutions as its official dealer for the Frontier track crushing and screening product line across Scotland and...
Gordons to expand with opening of new Blairgowrie depot
GORDONS Construction Equipment is opening its seventh location - and first in central Scotland - this summer.
The new depot for the Castle Douglas-headquartered business...
Ernest Doe & Sons joins CASE Construction Equipment’s UK dealer network
CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Ernest Doe & Sons as the manufacturer's new authorised dealer for the south east of the UK.
The move is...
McHale celebrates early impact of Komatsu partnership
MCHALE Plant Sales has hailed a 'very positive' start to its role as UK distributors of Komatsu equipment.
The firm released a statement following completion...
Molson enjoys ‘best ever’ start to a year in Scotland
MOLSON Scotland is enjoying the first stages of its move to a new home in Newhouse, North Lanarkshire, paving the way for a bright...
SANY strengthens telehandler division with senior promotions
SANY’s European division has announced a series of leadership changes within its telehandler team.
Philip Boddy has been promoted to the role of global product...
Liebherr reports ‘stable growth’ in 2025
THE Liebherr Group has reported 'stable growth' in 2025 after ending the year with a revenue of €14,772 million - a 1% rise compared...
CRJ Services secures exclusive UK and Ireland dealership with Tana
CRJ has been announced as the exclusive dealer for the full range of TANA recycling machinery for the UK and Ireland.
The move expands the...
