Bobcat adds to winter maintenance range

AS the UK braces itself for a predicted harsh winter, Bobcat has expanded its range of products for winter maintenance work. Additions to the range this year...

Bell announces launch of new E-series ADT

Bell Equipment UK has announced the launch of its new mid-range E-series machine, the B40E. The B40E succeeds Bell Equipment’s D-series model and boasts “improved...

New plant operative Trailblazer Apprenticeship approved for delivery

A new Trailblazer Apprenticeship for construction plant operatives has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). The programme is now being...

Hard work pays off for Institute of Quarrying’s Scottish branch

THE Institute of Quarrying’s (IQ) Scottish Branch has won the President’s Branch Trophy for the first time in its history. The accolade is awarded to...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: SANY set for double digger launch

SANY is set to mark a spectacular first year in Scotland with a massive presence at ScotPlant and the launch of two brand new...
SANY electric telehandler

SANY introduces new electric telehandler

SANY is expanding its telehandler portfolio with a new a six-metre fully electric model. The STH625e electric machine joins a line-up that already includes seven,...
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Scot JCB Group launches 2025 apprenticeship recruitment programme

Scot JCB Group has launched its 2025 apprenticeship recruitment programme, which vows to offer 'unparalleled' learning and career development opportunities. The initiative is described as...

New SPOA president aims to make his Mark

MARK Anderson has been appointed as the new president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) at a critical time for the industry. With Brexit...

Scottish construction employers to play key role in apprenticeships review

SCOTTISH construction employers are being urged to come forward to help lead a review of apprenticeships in the industry to ensure skills and qualifications...

Demolition contractor adopts employee ownership business model

DUNDEE-based demolition specialist Safedem has completed its move to an employee ownership business model. The move is designed to secure the future of the award-winning...
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Crushing and screening specialist outlines ‘serious concerns’ over new steel tariffs

CRUSHING and screening equipment manufacturer Red Rhino Crushers has shared 'serious concerns' over the potential impact of new steel tariffs. Laura Winfield, director at Red...

First minister hints further restrictions may be necessary for non-essential work

NICOLA Sturgeon has noted the Republic of Ireland's shutdown of non-essential construction in today's (January 7) daily Covid-19 briefing and indicated this is the...

Numerous Scottish SMEs earn place on demolition framework

23 Scottish SMEs are in line to benefit from an £18 million a year contract to offer demolition and deconstruction services to local authorities...

Contractor looks to Advance with ten new Sunward diggers

ADVANCE Construction Scotland has snapped up ten Sunward machines following a successful trial. Supplied by Ayrshire-based Sunward dealer Kattrak International, the groundworks and civils contractor...

Scotland’s construction industry unveils Covid-19 recovery plan

THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has published a plan for the industry's recovery from the impact of Covid-19. The plan looks to work towards...
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ScotPlant 2014 is in the books

ScotPlant 2014 - another successful trade show at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, witnessed magnificent machine debuts and the usual flurry of big-money deals,...

20-tonne crane towers over Inverness skyline

MORRISON Construction has temporarily changed the appearance of the Inverness skyline after installing a 20-tonne tower crane as part of the project to build the Wyvern House development.
The JCB hydrogen Loadall on test in Digbeth,Birmingham

Major contractor hails refuelling ‘simplicity’ as JCB hydrogen Loadall is put to the test

BAM Construction has hailed the 'simplicity' of the refuelling process of JCB’s hydrogen powered Loadall telehandler after testing the machine on a Midlands regeneration...
Solatainer

Good energy: Scottish market embraces solar solutions

Rail and social housing projects are helping to drive growth for Garic in Scotland.
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New CITB business plan aims to give employers greater say in solving skills challenges

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has set out three core priorities in its newly published business plan. Improving construction’s people pipeline, creating defined training...

Kobelco debuts new Short Radius excavator

KOBELCO has launched the SK380SRLC - the manufacturer's largest Short Radius (SR) excavator - into the 38-tonne segment. Weighing in at over 36 tonnes, the machine...
Finlay C-1550+ tracked cone crusher

New Finlay tracked cone crusher vows to increase production capacity

MOBILE crushing, screening, and conveying equipment specialist Finlay has launched the C-1550+ tracked cone crusher. Building on the strengths of its C-1550 predecessor, the new...
Brokk saw

Brokk confirms launch of smart attachments range

REMOTE-controlled demolition robot specialist Brokk has launched Brokk Smart Attachments, a new range of patented innovations designed to complement the Brokk SmartPower+ generation of...
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Inverness firm joins Volvo family

CS Machinery Sales Ltd, the dedicated sales division of Inverness-based Campbell Plant Hire Ltd, has been appointed as Volvo Construction Equipment’s utility equipment dealer...

Lifting specialist expands Scottish presence with new Motherwell base

LIFTING hire specialist LGH has announced plans to expand its operations in Scotland after securing an agreement with sister company, Rotrex, to use its...

Industry gears up for biggest ever ScotPlant

SCOTPLANT 2024 is shaping up to be the biggest event in the show’s 25+ year history, with more than 200 exhibitors set to make...

Equipment sales in Scotland more than double in first half of 2021

SALES of construction equipment in Scotland for the first half of 2021 were more than double the figures recorded over the same period 12...

JCB holds star-studded birthday bash for 15,500 employees

THE 'biggest party in JCB's history' has been held as a thank you to the firm's past and present employees. Around 15,500 people soaked up...
JCB 26C-1

Ayrshire plant hirer completes landmark mini-excavator purchase

AYRSHIRE-based Tom Grant Plant Hire has bought the first of the brand new JCB 2.5-tonne mini-excavator models to reach Scotland. The JCB 26C-1 is part...
L-R: Ian Rendall (Andrew Sinclair Ltd); Aiden Cursiter; and Steven Sinclair

One-stop-shop ambition moves a step closer for AC Agri Sales

KIRKWALL-based AC Agri Sales is going from strength-to-strength after becoming the official Wacker Neuson dealer for Orkney and Shetland. Owner/director Aiden Cursiter has ambitious plans...