Finning interactive workshops to showcase latest digital tools
WORKSHOPS designed to provide customers with the chance to sample the latest digital tools are being staged by Finning UK & Ireland.
Digital Toolbox Days...
Garic opens new depot to support lower-carbon construction sites
SITE solutions specialist Garic has tipped site managers across the south west of the country to benefit from faster service and lower-carbon operations as...
Kirkcaldy firm becomes first in the UK to buy TRACTO ‘powerhouse’
THE first ever TRACTO GRUNDODRILL 28N Plus has been delivered in the UK to Kirkcaldy-based FCH HDD Trenchless Solutions.
Described as a 'true powerhouse', the...
CITB data reveals grant support for over 30,000 apprentices
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its 2025-26 financial year grants figures, which reveal that the organisation provided £120 million, including £68...
UK Government introduces new legislation to tackle late payments
THE UK Government has introduced landmark legislation it says will end the scourge of late payments.
The Small Business Protections Bill (formally known as the...
Growing crane firm snap up milestone five-axle all-terrain model
PETERLEE-based 24/7 Crane Hire Ltd has received the firm's first new Liebherr all-terrain crane. The five-axle LTM 1230-5.1 will support the growing company’s operations...
Datatag shortlisted for British Security Awards 2026
DATATAG has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Technology Project of the Year category at the British Security Awards 2026 for RAPID, which...
CEA welcomes Con Mech Engineers MD as trade advocate
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has welcomed David Waine as trade advocate, a voluntary role that will support the association’s work around international trade,...
Powered access provider launches mental health initiative
POWERED access provider Nationwide Platforms marked Mental Health Awareness Week by encouraging employees to take part in 'One Small Thing', an initiative that aims...
Construction product manufacturers report declining sales amid rising costs
NEW research has found that UK sales volumes for both heavy side and light side construction product manufacturers dropped in the first quarter of...
CEA launches tender process for CESAR Scheme contract
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced it has started the formal process to re-tender the delivery contract for the CESAR Scheme, which is...
Suicide prevention training programme created for Scottish construction industry
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland, and Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) have collaborated on a...
Black and grey minis stand out in Kubota forestry fleet
EXSEL Plant and Tool Hire has adopted a black and grey colour scheme across its forestry fleet of Kubota KX030-4 mini-excavators.
The machines are equipped...
Finlay to showcase new impactors and prototypes at Hillhead 2026
FINLAY has announced that its Hillhead 2026 line-up will include prototype previews and the first public sightings of new impactors.
A key focus will be...
Latest IPAF campaign promotes powered access safety
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched its 2026 Global Safety Campaign, titled 'Check It!', aimed at promoting the importance of pre-use inspections,...
CITB’s NEST supports over 5,900 apprenticeships starts
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released updated figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST).
The data shows that, between the 2025–26 financial...
Finning invests in advanced engine testing technology
FINNING UK & Ireland has announced it is investing more than £200,000 in advanced engine testing technology.
Dynamometer engine testing solutions are being upgraded across...
Groundforce Shorco unveils latest evolution in trench sheet handling
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has marked the 10-year anniversary of the launch of the firm's trench sheet handling system by offering even greater versatility.
SheetMaster 2.0, with...
Powerscreen to celebrate mobile screening heritage at Hillhead 2026
POWERSCREEN has confirmed plans to mark its 60th anniversary at Hillhead 2026 alongside UK distributor Blue Group, bringing together the ideas that established mobile...
Mental Health Awareness Week: going beyond the default
The Lighthouse Charity provides 24/7 free and confidential holistic emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction community in the UK and Ireland....
Safety Shield Global launches innovation to cut levels of industrial safety data noise
SAFETY Shield Global has launched a next-generation Edge AI intelligence platform tipped to transform how industrial safety data is interpreted, prioritised, and acted upon...
National Pile Croppers hails successful ScotPlant showing
NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) has hailed a successful showing at ScotPlant 2026 amid the increasing use of its pile croppers on major infrastructure and...
Construction partners join forces to support children’s charity
CASE Construction Equipment, Newstreet Groundwork Services and EMH Plant have teamed up to support Children North East, a charity that delivers services, support and...
QMS to showcase crusher innovation at Hillhead 2026
QUARRY Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS) has announced plans to display a selection of minerals processing equipment and a variety of spare and wear parts...
Sunbelt Rentals event focuses on ideas shaping the future
SUNBELT Rentals brought together customers, partners, suppliers and industry voices for a one-day event in Liverpool that centred on the ideas, technologies and partnerships...
European construction equipment sector leaders to discuss hot topics at London conference
LEADERS from across the European construction equipment sector will discuss key issues impacting the industry at the CECE Congress 2026 in London from October...
IPAF launches new guidance pack on MEWP battery safety
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has announced the release of a new guidance pack focused on the safe use and maintenance of batteries...
Xwatch strengthens training team with two promotions
XWATCH Safety Solutions has promoted two of its installation engineers as the business strengthens its training capability.
Adam Guilfoyle has been appointed senior product support...
Merlo’s Hillhead line-up focuses on comfort, safety and sustainability
MERLO has announced plans to showcase six machines from its construction portfolio at Hillhead 2026.
Covering multiple applications and site requirements, Merlo said the range...
Wacker Neuson reports ‘strong’ start to 2026 with revenue up 19.8%
WACKER Neuson has reported a successful start to 2026, with Q1 delivering 19.8% revenue growth compared with the same period last year to 591.4...
