No further lockdown measures announced for Scotland’s construction industry
NO additional measures have been announced for Scotland’s construction industry in the latest raft of updates to the nation's lockdown restrictions.
Non-essential construction had previously...
CECA Scotland unveils “concerning” figures on civils workloads
SCOTTISH civils workloads have fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter with future prospects continuing to "remain weak" according to CECA Scotland.
The "concerning" figures are based...
Staying Active: TLB890 impresses experienced operator
BALGOWNIE has supplied S & S Plant with the very first Mecalac TLB890 backhoe loader featuring next-generation Active Drive technology.
The unit is described as...
Civils contractors call for “urgent action” to arrest infrastructure slide in Scotland
“URGENT action” is required to halt a slide in Scottish infrastructure work, according to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA).
Results from the organisation’s quarterly...
Develon adds new features to award-winning wheel loader range
DEVELON has announced several new features and options for its award-winning DL-7 wheel loader range.
Comprising eleven models from the smallest DL200-7 through to the...
Molson Group acquires Finlay Scotland
MOLSON Group has acquired Finlay Scotland and secured the distribution rights for Terex Finlay in Scotland and the Scottish Islands.
The deal means Molson now...
JCB Finance launches £60m fund to support Britain’s builders
JCB Finance has launched a new £60 million fund to support construction machinery purchases as a survey reveals UK builders are at their busiest for...
JCB’s HQ struck by mini tornado
A mini tornado struck JCB's world headquarters in Staffordshire this week, causing production to be temporarily suspended.
The manufacturer said hurricane force winds tore into...
CEA ‘pressing for clarity’ over impact of new US tariffs on machine exports
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has revealed it is in 'urgent discussions' with the Department for Business and Trade regarding the impact on UK construction...
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...
Mac’s Truck Rental looks to drive Scottish growth with new Perth facility
MAC'S Truck Rental has opened a new facility in Perth to support Scottish customers with self-drive trucks and trailers.
The site has capacity for up...
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...
Anatomy of a quality steel
One breaker steel looks much like another, so it can be difficult to make sensible judgements about quality. Linlithgow-based Rock Force shared some of...
Digger Girl teams up with CITB to help spread the word on construction careers
SOCIAL media sensation Amy Underwood, aka The ‘Digger Girl’, who has amassed almost half a million followers online, has revealed her delight after signing...
Ex-JCB engineer leaves lasting legacy with academy bequest
A former JCB engineer has made a 'life-changing bequest' to a Staffordshire school dedicated to nurturing future engineers.
Bill Turnbull spent almost a decade working...
CDE and Brewster Brothers to host ‘virtual’ tour of Cumbernauld recycling plant
WET processing specialist CDE has announced plans to host a 'virtual' tour of Brewster Brothers’ 150tph construction and demolition waste recycling plant near Cumbernauld.
With...
Brokk solution helps demolition robots stay connected
BROKK has announced the launch of Brokk Connect 2.0, described as the next step for the online platform for connected Brokk robots.
Brokk Connect was...
Nixon Hire seals £9 million telehandler investment
NIXON Hire has invested in a fleet of JCB Loadall telescopic handlers in a deal worth almost £9 million.
The plant and equipment hire firm will...
Smallest Loadall telehandler to date delivers ‘unparalleled manoeuvrability’
JCB has revealed it is launching its smallest Loadall telehandler so far, with a cab height of just 1.8m and a width of 1.56m.
The...
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 machines start to arrive as build-up begins to ScotPlant 2026
THE first machines have started to arrive at the resplendent Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh ahead of ScotPlant 2026, which takes place this Friday...
Sunward adds ‘game-changing’ 15-tonne wheeled excavator to portfolio
A 'game-changing' 15-tonne wheeled excavator is being launched by Sunward Europe at the MATEXPO exhibition in Belgium this week.
Fresh off the company's IF Design...
JCB to debut electric micro-excavator at Executive Hire Show
JCB has revealed plans to unveil a new electric micro-excavator at the upcoming Executive Hire Show.
The 8008E CTS joins the JCB E-TECH range of...
Machine deals give access hire firm a massive lift
BELLSHILL-based Active Access has been 'lifted' by the purchase of 50 JCB Access electric scissors.
Stewart Plant Sales (a Scot JCB group company) supplied the...
Boss Cabins unveils generator-free towable welfare unit range
BOSS Cabins has launched a new range of generator-free welfare units.
The patent-pending GenFree range is based on the company’s solar-powered rain-harvesting Deep Green range...
Yanmar to appoint new network of UK dealers
YANMAR has pledged its commitment to the UK construction equipment market after announcing it plans to increase access to its machinery portfolio via a...
Investment continues at GAP Group
GAP Hire Solutions has revealed the business invested £13.5 million in the past year upgrading and expanding the firm's premises, which now cover over...
JCB confirms increase in profits and turnover
JCB has announced an increase in both profits and turnover in 2022 - but warned of a 'less certain' outlook for the coming year.
Sales...
Landmark EC140E helps Lyon roar
A R Lyon Land Drainage Contractors has snapped up the first 14 tonne Volvo EC140 E series machine to be sold in Scotland, keeping up...
MPA seeks support in battle to solve industry challenges
THE Mineral Products Association, the principal trade association for the quarrying and aggregates industry in Scotland, held its inaugural Parliamentary Reception at the Scottish...
