Launch of Liberty: welfare unit specialist opens first Scottish base
WELFARE unit specialist Liberty Guard has launched a new depot in Dunfermline as part of its UK-wide expansion strategy.
The Yorkshire-headquartered business revealed the first...
Plant owners raise concerns over operation of schemes to support businesses during Covid-19
SCOTTISH plant firms have raised concerns over the operation of some of the schemes introduced to support businesses in the wake of the Covid-19...
Quarry boss outlines challenges for SMEs once lockdown ends
A quarry boss has spoken of the challenges of managing cash flow once the lockdown period ends in Scotland.
Marcus Paine, who has spent 26...
Collaboration crucial as sector prepares for phased return
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed plans for the phased return to work for Scotland's construction sector and insisted that health and safety...
JCB employees to vote on new working arrangements to protect jobs
JCB has announced it has reached agreement with the GMB union on a new working pattern designed to safeguard up to 915 hourly-paid shop...
Current challenges could bring about ‘positive change’ for construction sector
THE challenges that construction is facing amidst the Covid-19 pandemic could change the industry for the better, a new industry report has claimed.
Arcadis, the...
JCB sells machines online for the first time
JCB has revealed it has started to sell machines online for the first time in the company's history.
The manufacturer has introduced the new order...
CPA conference to focus on ‘progress, recovery and rebuilding for the future’
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced that the next CPA Conference will be held at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre...
JCB to cut jobs after decline in demand for machines
JCB has announced that up to 950 jobs are at risk of redundancy in the UK after demand for its machines fell by half as...
Finance providers offer new solutions to help ease cash flow challenges
PLANT finance providers have announced new schemes for UK customers to help support them during in the wake of the Covid-19 situation.
Bobcat has launched...
JCB resumes production at five UK sites
JCB has announced a partial re-starting of production at five of its UK factories and unveiled a range of safety measures in the wake...
Furlough scheme extended until end of October
THE Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of October, meaning furloughed workers will continue to receive 80% of their salary...
New appointments bolster Worsley Plant sales team
WORSLEY Plant has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of two new area sales managers.
Richard Higgott will cover the Midlands while Matt Giddings...
Plant associations add their weight to Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) are amongst a raft of new members to join the Construction Industry Coronavirus...
INMALO and Steelwrist reach SQ co-operation agreement
DEMOLITION attachment specialist INMALO has signed a co-operation agreement with Steelwrist for the supply of fully automatic couplers and attachment interfaces.
The move means INMALO...
Plant auctioneer strengthens UK sales team
EURO Auctions has added Tim Dilworth to its UK sales team after he decided to leave Marubeni-Komatsu after 20 years with the company.
Tim started...
SPOA seeks Scottish Government answers over reopening of sites
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has written to the Scottish Government seeking answers to why the construction industry north of the border is...
CEA survey highlights Covid-19 impact on production
ONLY 10% of respondents to a CEA (Construction Equipment Association) survey of members said the Covid-19 outbreak hadn't yet impacted production levels.
72% of firms...
Pandemic causes ‘sharp fall’ in equipment sales
NEW research has revealed construction equipment sales fell by almost 22% in Q1 2020, as the Covid-19 impact started to take hold.
Sales of construction...
Industry praise for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme rollout
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has praised HMRC for the 'speed and efficiency' of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme rollout – but said the...
Extra support urged for construction sector
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has called on the UK and Scottish Governments to offer the construction sector similar support to that given to...
Clarity needed on business loan scheme
A construction technology specialist is calling on the UK and Scottish Governments to clarify the criteria for the business interruption loan scheme to avoid...
Scottish Government confirms extra support for businesses
THE Scottish Government has revealed details of a further £220 million of grants being made available for businesses, including the recently self-employed, to help...
Software specialist offers help to hire firms during Covid-19 outbreak
POINT of Rental Software has announced it is making its electronic signature product, Rental eSign, available for free for 90 days for hire business...
Liebherr turnover tops 11 billion euros
LIEBHERR Group's latest financial results show the business increased turnover to over 11 billion euros in 2019.
Revenue reached € 11,750 million, representing an increase...
MPA welcomes acknowledgement of industry’s ‘essential’ contribution
MPA has welcomed a statement from Alok Sharma MP, secretary of state for BEIS, which acknowledges the contribution the mineral products industry is making...
Terex Trucks appoints new dealer in US
Motherwell-based Terex Trucks has appointed a new dealer in North America to meet demand for its TA300 and TA400 dump trucks
JCB plant to re-open to manufacture ventilators
JCB has announced it will re-start production at one of its UK factories to manufacture ventilators to help in the fight against Covid-19.
The manufacturer...
Temporary works specialist receives BIM certification
Mabey Hire has revealed it has become one of the first companies in its sector to have achieved the BSI Kitemark for BIM
CITB to suspend industry levy collection
The CITB has announced it will suspend the issue of its levy bills for at least three months to help firms deal with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak
