Research shows signs of stabilisation in key construction mineral markets
NEW research from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has revealed signs of 'stabilisation' in sales across Britain’s construction materials markets.
The survey covered five product...
Scottish plant sector shows support for Prostate Scotland
THE MD of East Kilbride-headquartered LCF Engineering has paid tribute to the collective desire within Scotland’s plant and construction sectors to come together to...
Lighthouse Charity Christmas lunch raises record-breaking amount
THE Lighthouse Charity's annual Christmas lunch raised almost £290,000 for the construction community - a new record.
950 guests attended the event at The Westminster...
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...
Case manager moves mountains for charity
CASE dealer development manager Jane Whittle has raised more than £1,000 for charity after conquering Kilimanjaro.
Construction charity The Lighthouse Club and Cancer Care North Lancashire...
Solutions for sites of the future to take centre stage for Liebherr at bauma
LIEBHERR has revealed plans to showcase over 70 exhibits and a variety of technologies and solutions under the theme of 'Hands on the Future'...
JCB lands £17m deal with Plant Hire UK
JCB has sold more than 350 machines to Merseyside-based Plant Hire UK in a deal worth almost £17 million.
The purchase includes 300 new JCB...
Ground investigation work supports Orkney renewable energy ambitions
GROUND engineering and site investigation company Central Alliance has returned to the Orkney Islands to complete a further project to help the islands’ council...
A family affair: Engcon reveals plans for Big Dig Days
ENGCON has revealed details of its first Big Dig Day of 2019. Wicksteed Park in Northamptonshire will be the venue on April 26 and 27 for...
Metso UK and Ireland dealer to mark 40 years of Lokotrack mobile crushers
MCHALE Plant Sales, the UK and Ireland distributor for the Metso range of Lokotrack mobile crushers, has confirmed its intention to engage fully in...
Plantworx 2019 to feature classic plant arena
VISITORS to Plantworx 2019 will have the opportunity to check out classic construction machines from years gone by.
Organisers have revealed this year's event will...
CPA’s Katie Kelleher named on Women in Trade Associations Powerlist
AHEAD of International Women’s Day on March 8, Katie Kelleher of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has been named in the 2025 Women in...
Cat expands mining fleet with two new trucks
CATERPILLAR has expanded its mining truck offering with the introduction of two new ultra-class trucks – the 798 AC and the 796 AC.
The new...
Spring statement ‘fails to address challenges facing construction sector’
CONSTRUCTION Plant-hire Association (CPA) CEO Steve Mulholland has lamented the failure of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spring statement to address the challenges facing the industry...
Record low deaths in British construction industry
LATEST Health and Safety Executive (HSE) annual figures on work-related fatal injuries have revealed 30 deaths in the British construction industry this year.
The figure...
Lighthouse Charity confirms ‘record’ year of support for construction community
THE Lighthouse Charity has published its 2024 Impact Report, which highlights 'record' milestones and support for the construction community in the UK and Ireland.
The...
Safety first: GKD teams up with Kobelco in Munich
GKD Technologies has installed a GKD 2RCi slew control system to one of Kobelco’s demonstration machines at bauma 2019.
The 2RCi rated capacity indicator has...
Sibbald Training site to host SANY dig day event
SANY UK is set to host two upcoming dig days events, with the first taking place from May 9-10 at Sibbald Training's Blackridge, West...
GAP launch new vehicle hire service
National hiring firm, GAP Hire Solutions, has announced the launch of a new Vehicle Hire division. With ambitious expansion plans for 2015, the branch is...
Centurion expands UK presence with acquisition of Aerial Platforms Limited
CENTURION Group has completed the acquisition of Aerial Platforms Limited, a specialist rental provider of powered access lifting equipment.
Headquartered in Leigh, Greater Manchester, with...
Silverstone-bound Loadalls set for life in the fast lane
A FLEET of JCB Loadalls are poised to play a starring role at this year's British Grand Prix.
Fourteen 531-70 telehandlers will provide four...
Breedon invests in ‘true powerhouse’ excavator
BREEDON Group has invested in its first Cat 395 excavator in a bid to improve productivity at its cement plant.
The digger was supplied to...
New Finning branch to create jobs and growth
NATIONAL Caterpillar construction equipment dealer Finning UK and Ireland, has invested more than £1m in a brand new 16,000sqm Bristol branch, complete with workshop facilities...
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...
Hyundai sets sail for harbour work
AN Isle of Bute-based boat builder has recently completed work on a canal dredger custom fitted with a 22-tonne Hyundai excavator, which is now...
Construction products manufacturing returned to growth in Q2
NEW research has revealed that UK construction products manufacturing returned to growth in the second quarter of 2025.
The findings were revealed in the Construction Products...
Construction firms urged to help prevent suicide deaths
CONSTRUCTION companies are being urged to introduce measures to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday 10 September.
With one death attributed to suicide every...
Hitachi confirms increase in research and development spend
HITACHI Construction Machinery (HCM) has revealed an increase in spend on research and development.
The manufacturer revealed the growing demands for digitalisation and decarbonisation, among...
Contractor takes the Road to greener future
A Bellshill contractor has invested more than £1 million in a fleet of low-emission excavators and vehicles.
Roadbridge UK has displayed its environmental credentials by purchasing...
New images aim to inspire next generation of waterways engineers
WATERWAYS engineering specialist The Rothen Group has shared a number of employee images in celebration of the hidden benefits of working on the waterways network,...
