Met helps builders of new bridge stay safe
MET Office forecasts are playing a vital role in keeping the construction of the new Queensferry Crossing road bridge on schedule and construction workers...
Customised machines aid Cairngorms wildfire response
EAST Lothian-based Evans Engineering Solutions helped to tackle the recent Cairngorms wildfire after supplying a customised machine described as ‘one of the best firefighting...
Hyundai to debut new mini-excavator range
HYUNDAI has confirmed it will update its mini and midi-excavator offering at bauma 2022 with the launch of a range of EU Stage V...
Streamlined CITB to stop direct delivery of training
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it is to stop direct delivery of training as part of a series of “really tough decisions”...
Top hire firms team up to tackle plant theft
WITH around £800 million of plant equipment stolen annually, eight of the country's top hire companies have teamed up to beat plant theft.
A Plant, Brandon Hire,...
Nixon targets Scottish infrastructure projects with modular offering
NIXON Hire is ramping up its modular building capabilities in Scotland following the introduction of a Modular Buildings Centre of Excellence, complementing its already...
ScotPlant 2020 registration now open
VISITOR registration for ScotPlant 2020 is now open.
The biggest and most important event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment sector returns to...
IPAF report highlights ‘resilient’ MEWP rental markets
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has published its 2026 Rental Market Reports, featuring insight into the MEWP rental markets across Europe, the US,...
Red letter day for Yanmar Compact Equipment
YANMAR Compact Equipment has revealed it has adopted a Premium Red paint colour across all its machines globally.
Premium Red machines were first introduced onto...
Collett & Sons completes delivery of three transformers to New Cumnock Substation
HEAVY transport logistics specialist Collett & Sons Ltd has completed the delivery and installation of three transformers to New Cumnock Substation in East Ayrshire.
Working...
Task force established to secure future of construction Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland
A task force has been established to minimise the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on construction Modern Apprentices (MA) in Scotland.
CITB Scotland, along with...
Quvo looks to push the boundaries of tech innovation
Quvo Ltd is the exclusive partner for OwlEye LiDAR technologies in the waste, recycling and aggregates industries in the UK and Ireland. The tech...
New research highlights persistent pay issues in Scottish construction sector
NEW research conducted by the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has found that Scottish construction businesses continue to be blighted by payment issues and unresolved...
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...
Registration goes live for ScotPlant 2024!
REGISTRATION for ScotPlant 2024 has now opened.
The biggest event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment industry returns to the Royal Highland Centre,...
Metso distributor welcomes double crusher launch
MCHALE Plant Sales has welcomed the launch of two new Metso crushers.
The Metso distributor for the UK and Ireland attended the launch in Germany...
Liebherr crane helps lift northern Scotland business to new heights
WICK-based lifting and plant hire specialist Hugh Simpson (Contractors) has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM1650-8.1 crane.
The model boosts the firm's lifting capacity...
SPOA slams failure to delay red diesel changes for construction
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has accused UK chancellor Rishi Sunak of 'failing to listen' to the construction industry, following his Spring Statement.
Despite...
Demo machines help bridge project team to span new heights
‘SUBSTANTIAL’ demolition machines are being put into action at Balfour Beatty’s ongoing work to replace a section of Kincardine Bridge.
The firm is principal contractor...
Action needed to address skills gap
THE president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has called on the nation's plant firms and contractors to show patience and help provide...
Fife quarry charges ahead with hybrid screening solution
FIFE-based Collier Quarrying and Recycling has invested in the first Terex Finlay 694+ dual power screener in Scotland as the business continues to switch...
Nixon Hire launches national strategic partner network
NIXON Hire has announced the launch of its national strategic partner network, a curated group of specialist providers appointed to deliver site services beyond...
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...
Recycling specialist’s expansion plans gather pace with £450,000 ‘green jobs’ funding
BREWSTER Brothers has secured more than £450,000 grant funding from Scottish Enterprise to create 22 new 'green jobs'.
The Livingston-based company recycles 99% of all...
SPOA confirms series of measures to support members’ digital transformation journey
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has revealed details of a new plan designed to help support members on their digital transformation journey.
A series...
Energy secretary sees progress of JCB’s hydrogen engine innovation
UK energy secretary Claire Coutinho MP has visited JCB to see the progress being made by the manufacturer on decarbonisation using hydrogen combustion engine...
Denny lifting specialist places six-crane order
LIEBHERR has announced the first two cranes in a six-machine package have arrived at heavy lifting and haulage specialist Forsyth of Denny.
The LTM 1070-4.2...
Liebherr reports new record turnover for 2022
THE Liebherr Group has announced a new record turnover of €12,589 million in 2022 - a rise of 8.2%.
The business revealed it achieved increased...
Aberdeenshire-based training venture seeks to address construction skills gaps
KR Group Scotland, a specialist in steel, metal and cladding services, has launched a new specialist training division.
KR SkillsHub is described as marking a...
HVO-fuelled JCB 220X included in latest Luddon Construction machine deal
GLASGOW-based Luddon Construction has bought six new JCB machines including a Stage V 220X which runs on green HVO fuel.
The haul also includes 86C-2,...
