Teenager crowned UK’s youngest qualified digger driver
A 13-year-old schoolboy has reportedly become the UK’s youngest qualified digger driver.
Finlay Gallagher passed his Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) exam with flying colours...
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...
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore set to merge
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore are set to merge from the start of 2026.
The HD Construction Equipment unified business, which is...
Volvo calls for collaboration to accelerate adoption of zero-emission machines
VOLVO CE has been involved in discussions at London Climate Action Week 2025 regarding accelerating the shift to zero-emission construction equipment.
The manufacturer attended a...
Hitachi concept excavator wins top design award
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) is celebrating after its LANDCROS One concept excavator earned recognition at the 2025 Red Dot Design Awards.
LANDCROS One, developed in...
Sandvik completes acquisition of Osa Demolition Equipment
SANDVIK has announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Osa Demolition Equipment (OSA), an Italian-based manufacturer of demolition tools and hydraulic hammers.
OSA...
JCB to showcase electric micro-excavator at Plantworx 2025
JCB has announced plans to return to Plantworx this year with a 'bumper' line-up of machines, including the new 8008E CTS electric micro-excavator.
The 8008E CTS...
New JN Bentley excavators to be fitted with Xwatch solution
JN Bentley, part of the Mott MacDonald Group, has added 13 new Komatsu excavators to its fleet, each fitted with the Xwatch XW5 system.
The...
McBreen Environmental ramps up sustainable waste management with latest investment
MCBREEN Environmental has invested in CDE technology to enhance its eco-friendly operations.
Since 2006, the business, which is part of the McBreen Group, has provided...
Speedy Hire and Prostate Cancer UK team up on awareness campaign
SPEEDY Hire has announced a new charity partnership with Prostate Cancer UK.
Together, they are launching a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of prostate cancer...
GGR Group brings Palfinger crawler cranes to UK market
GGR Group has taken delivery of two Palfinger PCC 115.002 crawler cranes, one of which will be deployed at one of the UK’s largest...
Genie appoints new authorised parts provider for the UK
GENIE has appointed Cherrypicker Shop Ltd (CPS), based in Crook, County Durham, as a new authorised parts provider in the UK.
The move is designed...
McHale Plant Sales earns top Metso dealer accolade
MCHALE Plant Sales is celebrating after being named by Metso as Distributor of the Year for the second year running.
The firm, which represents Metso...
Finlay adds to jaw crusher portfolio with new J-1280
FINLAY has added the J-1280 jaw crusher to its tracked mobile crusher lineup.
Designed to bridge the gap between the J-1175 and the larger J-1480,...
Develon digger takes key role in demolition of ex-Tesla site
A Develon demolition excavator featuring special attachments is playing a key role in the demolition of the former Tesla site in Lanškroun in the...
Blackwood Plant Hire invests in 23 new Cat machines
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has snapped up 23 new machines from Finning UK & Ireland in a £3.5 million deal.
The haul includes five Cat 313...
Cat launches DIY videos to help customers maintain machines
CATERPILLAR has launched a suite of 'how-to' videos and articles for customers who prefer to do their own maintenance and repairs.
The library includes a...
Quattro Plant sets the Gold standard with Network Rail initiative
QUATTRO Plant Ltd has announced it has been awarded Gold status under Network Rail’s 'Route to Gold' programme.
Gold status is awarded to suppliers that...
SANY puts safety first with enhanced cab designs and EVI innovation
SANY has announced the launch of enhanced cab designs and its integrated EVI (Equipment Visibility Intelligence) system across its range of excavators and telehandlers.
The...
New training fund supports aspiring peatland workers in Scotland
A new fund to support the development of workers across the expanding peatland restoration sector in Scotland has been launched.
The Peatland Training Fund will...
Construction Equipment Association welcomes UK’s new industrial strategy
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has welcomed the UK Government's new 10-year industrial strategy, highlighting the importance of energy reform, investment in skills, and...
Historic crane hire firm snaps up SANY 60-tonner
THE UK's oldest crane hire firm has snapped up the firm's first SANY SAC600E 60-tonne mobile crane.
Liverpool-based Roadcraft Crane & Plant Hire, which can...
UK immigration reforms could exacerbate Scottish construction skills shortages
PLANS to limit immigration into the UK could add to skills shortages in Scotland’s construction sector, the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) Scottish Contractors...
GAP expands youth sports sponsorship programme
MORE than 550 young athletes across the UK are tipped to benefit from GAP Hire Solutions' ninth consecutive year of grassroots support.
The hire specialist...
Yanmar Compact Equipment appoints new CEO
YANMAR Compact Equipment has appointed Ryu Kudo as the firm's new CEO.
Kudo joined the manufacturer in 2019 and currently serves as president and representative...
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...
Rental business hails clean fuel delivery system
NATIONAL rental specialist L Lynch Plant Hire is equipping all of its new articulated dump trucks and dozers with the FuelActive clean fuel delivery...
Ayrshire civils firm reduces project timescales after tech investment
AYRSHIRE-based civil engineering specialist Dalcon has reportedly halved project timescales after investing in four Trimble Earthworks excavator systems.
Supplied by authorised dealer SITECH UK & Ireland,...
Full rebuild extends the reach of game-changing excavator
WM Plant Hire has extended the life of a Cat 345C long-reach excavator by commissioning a full rebuild of the 17-year-old model.
Delivered through Finning UK...
UK construction sector needs to recruit 239,000 extra workers over next five years
A new Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) report has found that the UK construction industry needs to recruit more than 239,000 extra workers over...
