Organisation warns of ‘twin perils’ facing UK construction industry
ACTUATE UK has warned of a potential 'winter of discontent' for the construction industry later this year due to a combination of skills shortages...
New CEO of Doosan Infracore Europe appointed
DOOSAN Infracore Europe (DIEU) has appointed Chris (Kwanhee) Jeong as the company’s new CEO.
He succeeds Charlie Park, who has returned to work for Doosan...
GAP to digitalise depot workshop operations
GAP Group has announced a partnership with Spartan Solutions to digitise operations across all ten of its divisions.
The use of Spartan’s PHALANX mobile solution...
Sandvik and Steelwrist confirm cooperation agreement
SANDVIK and Steelwrist have announced a cooperation for full automatic work tool adaptors for Rammer hydraulic hammers.
As demand for fully automatic coupler systems increases,...
CPA wants open dialogue on net zero target
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is encouraging its members and the wider construction industry to take part in an open dialogue about net zero...
Construction forecast tool tipped to support industry investment and jobs
A new online tool has been launched, designed to give the Scottish construction industry greater clarity of future public sector projects.
The Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool...
Yanmar appoints new sales manager for the north
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has announced the appointment of Anthony Kinder as UK area sales manager (north).
The manufacturer said that with 'significant expertise' in...
JCB ramps up recruitment plans to meet ‘record’ demand for machines
JCB has launched a new recruitment drive for 500 more shop floor employees to help meet demand for the manufacturer's machines.
The manufacturer revealed it...
Eco-friendly solutions to take centre stage at GGR open day
GGR Group has announced plans to showcase its latest lifting solutions at the firm's annual open day.
This year's event has been tipped to reinforce...
SANY officially opens new depot in Coatbridge
SANY has officially opened the manufacturer's first ever depot in the UK, with the new premises located in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.
The site will be...
SPOA to commission ‘first of its kind’ white paper into challenges facing Scottish plant...
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced plans to commission a business school in Scotland to work with the organisation on a landmark...
Berco invests in new R&D facility
BERCO, a specialist in the manufacturing of undercarriages and components for heavy machinery OEMs and the aftermarket, has announced the opening of its new...
New guide advises on ‘complexity’ of professional indemnity insurance
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has published a new guide on the issue of professional indemnity insurance (PII).
The downloadable document outlines the current...
CICV Forum welcomes appointment of new Construction Leadership Forum chair
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed the new chair of the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) - Scottish Government minister Ivan McKee.
At...
Hire company recognised for ESG strategy
CONSTRUCTION equipment hirer Speedy has announced the business has been recognised as an 'industry leader' in Environmental Social Governance (ESG) practices by the Institutional...
Leica names GAP Group as authorised distribution partner
LEICA Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced that GAP Group will become one of the company’s authorised distribution partners.
GAP’s Survey & Safety division currently...
Scot JCB Group welcomes new agricultural brand
KELSO & Lothian Harvesters and A M Phillip Agritech have teamed up to form Scot Agri, a new agricultural brand within The Scot JCB...
Scottish civils optimism at ‘six-year high’
CECA Scotland has revealed optimism within Scotland's civil engineering sector is at a six-year high as infrastructure 'stands ready' to deliver a jobs-led recovery.
However,...
Case maintenance programme launches in the UK
CASE Construction Equipment has confirmed the launch of its Case Care maintenance programme in the UK, following a successful roll out in Germany.
The manufacturer...
Volvo dealer shows commitment to CESAR ECV initiative
SMT GB has been announced as the latest distributor to fit CESAR Emission Compliance Verification (ECV) as standard, to Volvo’s range of GPE machinery...
Glasgow firm appointed new Sunward dealer
GLASGOW-based Hoist & Access Services has been appointed as the sole Scottish distributor for Sunward excavators.
The business, which has specialised over the years in...
There’s never been a more important time to join YOUR trade association
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) appointed HHH Equipment founder Callum Mackintosh as its new president earlier this year. With trade bodies playing a...
Robustrack annouces new partnership with Engcon UK
ROBUSTRACK has announced it is now in official partnership with Engcon UK to provide sales, installation, parts, service and warranty work on the manufacturer's range...
Election candidates back construction regulation and action on skills
A number of candidates in the upcoming Scottish Parliament election have backed regulation of the construction industry and development of skills during a Construction...
Equipment sales show ‘significant momentum’ in early months of 2021
SALES of construction equipment were 30% above 2020 levels in Q1 this year, new figures have revealed.
This was largely driven by sales in March...
CITB looks for senior construction figure to help shape future skills in Scotland
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it has a Nation Council chair vacancy for Scotland.
The organisation revealed it is looking for a...
Volvo heartened by increased demand in Q1 2021
VOLVO Construction Equipment has revealed that demand in the first quarter of 2021 has increased 'sharply' from the same period last year following a...
Attachments specialist restructures sales operations
HILL Engineering has announced the appointment of two new managers who will cover expanded sales territories for the business.
Rick Still and Andy Martin join...
Liebherr Group’s €10 billion turnover ‘satisfactory’ amid ‘extraordinary conditions’ in 2020
THE Liebherr Group achieved a turnover of €10,341 million in 2020 - a decrease of 12% compared to the previous year.
The manufacturer described the...
Engcon steps up UK growth plans with double appointment
ENGCON has appointed a new country manager and product ambassador as part of the manufacturer's expansion plans in the UK and Ireland.
The new country...
