JCB employees celebrate electric mini-excavator milestone
JCB is marking a major milestone with the production of its 1,000th award-winning electric mini-excavator.
The manufacturer went into full production with the world’s first...
New technologies put wind in the sails of civils contractor
A Komatsu HB365LC Hybrid excavator is among a range of machines that have been impressing on Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK’s build of the...
‘Progress and milestones’ in 2023 leaves Volvo prepared for 2024 challenges
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported 'improved earnings and stable sales' in Europe and North America for the final quarter of 2023.
For the full year...
Volvo and CRH agree strategic partnership to accelerate decarbonisation
VOLVO Construction Equipment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with building materials solutions specialist CRH to explore decarbonisation opportunities in construction.
As part of...
LiuGong UK expands dealer network with new appointments
LIUGONG UK has appointed two new dealer partners: Lloyd Ltd in Scotland and the north west of England, and Dragon Plant Sales in Wales.
Since...
5G technology lets Doosan remotely control excavator 8500km away
DOOSAN has claimed to be the first manufacturer at bauma 2019 to use 5G technology for worldwide ‘TeleOperation’ of construction machines.
The firm is operating...
Quattro Group confirms sale of AB2K in management buyout
QUATTRO Group has announced the sale of its Scottish-based subsidiary, AB2K, in a management buyout that forms part of a sector-led separation.
The move has...
New MD appointment marks new chapter for Story Scotland
JOHN MacArthur has been promoted to the role of managing director at Story Scotland.
The civil engineering firm said the move follows an "exceptional start"...
Inverness firm wins multi-million Cromarty Firth contract
AN Inverness-based specialist civil engineering contractor has secured a multi-million pound contract to assist in the expansion of the Invergordon Service Base.
Daviot Farms Limited...
Hitachi events mark 50 years in Europe
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed details of a number of events held recently in Amsterdam to mark its 50th anniversary with customers, dealers,...
New excavator takes wind farm by storm
FRASER Maclennan (Contractor) Ltd, based at Dormoch in Sutherland, has bought the company’s first ever Doosan crawler excavator - and the machine has been...
Genuine parts ensure articulated hauler quality and uptime
Articulated haulers excel at navigating challenging terrain while transporting heavy loads, making them indispensable in construction, mining and infrastructure projects. However, the integrity of...
Police Scotland launches new system following rise in plant and fuel thefts
A new system aimed at tackling the rise in thefts from construction sites has been launched by Police Scotland and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland.
The new...
Plant hire becoming ‘preferred route’ for accessing vital equipment in the UK
NEW research has revealed that with the UK construction industry facing mounting cost pressures, tightening legislation, and accelerating decarbonisation targets, plant hire is 'fast...
Reduced-swing excavator shows its steel in the Highlands
A new Volvo ECR88D reduced-swing compact excavator has made its way to Ceannacroc Estates, based to the north west of Fort Augustus in the Scottish Highlands.
The...
JCB celebrates major milestone in hydrogen programme
JCB is celebrating another milestone for its hydrogen technology development programme after securing the first full EU type approval of its hydrogen engine for...
Construction Scotland updates Site Operating Guidance following Omicron emergence
CONSTRUCTION Scotland has reviewed and made several changes to its Site Operating Guidance designed to help companies comply with new regulations following the emergence...
MTS Plant to increase Scottish territory
MTS Plant is to expand its territory in Scotland after securing "outstanding results" in its first six months as a Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe (CEE) dealer.
Via...
Jedburgh civils specialist opts for a Doosan treble
JEDBURGH-based civil engineering specialist RJT Excavations has splashed out on three new Doosan DA30 articulated dump trucks after putting the machines to the test both...
Terex scheme looks to inspire next generation
TEREX Construction has opened applications for its 2015 engineering internship programme.
The student placement scheme, which is run in partnership with Harper Adams University, will see...
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...
New Hyundai mini-excavators ‘pack a surprising punch’ for Tayside contractor
TAYSIDE-based civils and groundworks contractor Kilmac has snapped up three new 8.5-tonne HX85A Hyundai compact excavators.
The business, which takes on projects across Scotland including...
SANY ramps up recruitment drive ahead of ‘very busy’ 2022
SANY Scotland has announced it is recruiting a number of new regional sales managers across Scotland, beginning with Eric Reid who will be responsible...
Madness-inspired rail road vehicle becomes social media sensation
A rail road vehicle inspired by legendary band Madness has caught the attention of the famous musicians.
The ‘Mad Mess’ welfare vehicle, owned by Cambuslang-headquartered...
Glasgow hire firm completes century of Kubota KX027-4 machines
GLASGOW-based GAP Hire Solutions has invested in over 100 Kubota KX027-4 mini excavators over the past 12 months to satisfy "record levels" of demand...
Getting to know…Gail McEwen
Gail McEwen is director and lead trainer at Setting Out For Construction. She was recently named as co-chair of the new SPOA Women in...
Hewden builds the ultimate ‘Man Cave’ for football fans
With the World Cup starting this week, national plant hire specialist, Hewden has made every man’s dream a reality by transforming a standard builder’s...
Quarry workers create a buzz
QUARRY workers across the UK are being recruited in the fight to preserve bumblebees.
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has teamed up with the Bumblebee Conservation...
ScotPlant postponed to April 2021
Due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 situation, ScotPlant 2020 has reluctantly been rescheduled to Friday April 23 and Saturday April 24,...
Scotland’s construction industry to enter phase 2 of restart plan
NICOLA Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland's construction industry is to move onto the next step of its restart plan, in a move that has...
