Shoreline project trials hydrogen fuel-cell technology
SUNBELT Rentals, Balfour Beatty and the Environment Agency are participating in a hydrogen fuel-cell trial as part of the Canvey Island Southern Shoreline Revetment...
Port of Greenock officially unveils new £25m cranes
THE Port of Greenock has officially unveiled its new £25 million ship-to-shore cranes that are planned to accommodate increased demand from cargo owners.
Representing the...
Finning to mark Remembrance Day with machine livery tribute
FINNING is marking Remembrance Day this year by adorning Cat machines with a series of graphic designs at the firm's Staffordshire HQ.
The images printed...
SANY appoints new north of Scotland sales manager
BECKY Daley has been appointed regional sales manager for SANY, covering the north of Scotland.
Becky, who has over 15 years’ experience in construction industry...
Merlo Scottish dealers honoured with long-service awards
SCOTTISH-headquartered businesses Wm W.M. Rose & Sons and Ramsay & Jackson received long-service awards at the recent Merlo UK dealer conference.
Construction and agricultural dealer...
Access rental specialist expands spider lift fleet
GT Access has expanded its spider lift fleet by investing in six new Hinowa tracked spider booms.
The haul comprises three Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 Performance...
Cooking with gas thanks to TT-UK suction excavators
TT-UK has delivered bespoke suction excavators to two of Scotland Gas Network's operating centres - one in Glasgow and the other in Edinburgh.
The machine...
Volvo launches new generation of articulated haulers
VOLVO Construction Equipment has unveiled a new class hauler as part of the manufacturer's new generation revamp.
The A50 articulated hauler boasts a 45-ton payload...
Case appoints new UK dealer
CASE Construction Equipment has announced the appointment of a new UK dealer
Northern Ireland based Cowan Bros will offer a full range of Case machines, together with...
LiuGong to highlight BEV and automation capabilities
CHINESE equipment manufacturer LiuGong has announced plans to demonstrate its leadership in sustainable solutions at bauma 2025 by challenging industry perceptions around Battery Electric...
Case expands UK dealer network
Case Construction Equipment has added Coates Plant Sales to its dealer network in the UK.
Based in Talke, near Newcastle-under-Lyme, Coates will cover Cheshire and...
CITB launches Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards for 2025
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced the launch of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards for 2025.
Returning for the...
Hands-on approach pays off for design students
CASE Construction Equipment has revealed three "striking" new vehicle liveries, two of which came from competitions.
The new designs were created respectively through the CNH...
Major Peterhead project to deliver over £2m in funding for local communities
COMMUNITIES in Peterhead and the surrounding areas are to benefit from over £2 million in funding for local initiatives through a new community benefit...
Blue Group appoints new finance chief
SUSAN Shardlow has been appointed chief financial officer at Blue Group.
Susan has previously worked in a number of senior roles within the constructions sector...
Finlay charges ahead with electric-powered scalper
FINLAY has unveiled its new electric-powered 883+ heavy-duty scalping screen.
The solution is an addition to the firm's flagship 883+ model and heralded as a...
Streamlined CITB seeks new head office as part of reform plans
THE CITB has announced it is on the lookout for a new head office in Peterborough following calls from the construction sector for radical reform...
Third generation engcon tiltrotators attract ‘great interest’ at bauma 2025
ENGCON has reported 'great interest' in its products at bauma 2025. The event included the world debut of the EC309 – the second model...
Plantworx 2019 to feature dedicated Simulation Zone
PLANTWORX 2019 will feature an interactive Simulation Zone highlighting the latest technology in the construction sector, organisers have revealed.
The area will feature six simulators, said...
‘Historic’ moment as hydrogen diggers get green light for use on UK roads
JCB has hailed the 'monumental' decision to allow hydrogen diggers to be driven on UK roads.
Lilian Greenwood MP, UK Government minister for the future...
Bobcat telehandler is ‘quay’ to French marina operation
A new Bobcat T35.105 telehandler is proving its worth at a French marina – the largest of its kind in Europe.
The machine is working...
Accommodation specialist launches modular hire division
ACCOMMODATION specialist Wernick Hire has launched a dedicated modular hire division.
While Wernick Hire has long supplied modular buildings as part of its core offering,...
Personal touch remains key for Loc Hire as business expands
MOBILE welfare unit specialist Loc Hire is about to ramp up expansion plans with the opening of a new depot near Grantham, Lincolnshire.
The base,...
Develon adds to mini-excavator portfolio
DEVELON has introduced the new DX25Z-7 mini-excavator.
Weighing 2,691kg, the model is powered by a Kubota D1305 Stage V-compliant diesel engine, delivering 18.5 kW (25 HP) at...
Volvo debuts electric excavator and wheel loader at bauma
VOLVO Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled its ‘most advanced portfolio of machines yet' at bauma 2019 in Munich, while also pushing the importance...
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...
‘Hundreds’ of Scots firms have engaged with HS2 scheme
HUNDREDS of Scottish companies have engaged with the landmark HS2 project, according to the company responsible for developing and constructing the UK’s new high-speed rail...
Lomond Plant secures 130 new machines in landmark deal with Scot JCB
SCOT JCB has announced the delivery of 130 new machines to Falkirk-based Lomond Plant in a landmark deal which it heralded as signalling 'renewed...
STEM event helps to engineer careers in construction
On the final day of Plantworx 2019, 9 Primary schools from Peterborough took part in the challenge hosted by Plantworx & supported by the CEA & Perkins Engines.
SANY to give UK debuts to new machines at Plantworx 2025
SANY UK is gearing up for Plantworx 2025 with a 20-strong machine line-up that includes the company’s first micro-digger.
The SY10U, with a one-tonne operating...
