Historic Bobcat loader successfully restored

A Bobcat dealer in Latvia has successfully restored an extremely rare 50-year-old Bobcat M-600D skid-steer loader. The model was manufactured under licence by Scheid Maschinenfabrik GmbH in Germany in...
Poster promoting carbon literacy training discount

CITB members offered 70% discount on carbon literacy training

ENVIRONMENTAL charity Keep Scotland Beautiful is offering Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) members a 70% discount in carbon literacy training. The charity's accredited training for...

Financial expert joins project bank accounts webinar panel

FINANCIAL expert David Rennie has been added to the panel of specialists set to deliver advice on project bank accounts (PBAs) at the first...
Bron forestry mulcher

Aberfeldy business makes landmark Bron mulcher purchase

ABERFELDY-based Cross Civils and Construction has snapped up the first forestry machine to be sold into Europe by Canadian heavy agricultural and construction equipment...

Group calls for HS2 to be extended to Scotland

A high speed rail group has urged UK officials to include Scotland in the HS2 route, following a report on the potential benefits. The High-Speed Rail...
Develon ADT cab

Develon launches updated cabs for ADT range

DEVELON has introduced an updated cab for its articulated dump truck (ADT) range. The manufacturer said the new cab reflects the company's belief that operator...

Finning recognised for armed forces support

FINNING UK has been awarded a gold standard employer award in recognition of its support for the armed forces community. The company joins organisations including Microsoft,...

Roger Bullivant bolsters specialist piling fleet

ROGER Bullivant Limited (RBL) has bolstered its specialist piling fleet with the addition of a Hütte HBR 204MP. Engineered for challenging geological conditions, the HBR...

Union issues warning over ‘greenhouse’ crane cabs as temperatures rise

UNITE has written to construction firms to seek assurances that safety measures are in place to ensure crane drivers are not being placed at...
SANY UK and Crowland Cranes visit No.18 SANY Light House Factory in Changsha, China

SANY UK confirms strategic alliance with Crowland Cranes

SANY UK has formed an alliance with Crowland Cranes Ltd, designed to strengthen the firm's presence in the mobile crane sector. The partnership is due...

Scottish Labour calls for action to avoid ‘tidal wave’ of construction job losses

SCOTTISH Labour has urged the Scottish Government to include construction workers in any Scottish Jobs Guarantee Scheme and consider targeted support or risk a 'tidal...
A bird’s-eye of the Sibbald stand at ScotPlant 2024!

Sibbald to highlight Roto training opportunities at ScotPlant 2026

AS one of Scotland’s leading construction training providers, Sibbald Training will be showcasing hands-on learning experiences at ScotPlant 2026, designed to improve safety, skills,...

New Bobcat telehandler called into action at Aberdeen flats project

ABERDEENSHIRE-based CHAP Group has snapped up a new Bobcat T40.180SLP 18 metre telehandler, which will be put to work on a project to deliver...
Rokbak haulers

Volvo CE to close Rokbak business

VOLVO CE has announced plans to close its Rokbak articulated hauler business due to 'rising costs and global trade challenges'. For more than four decades,...

‘Versatile’ Cat next gen wheeled excavator lands

CATERPILLAR has announced the launch of its new M316 next generation wheeled excavator. The manufacturer revealed the machines offer up to 14% more swing torque,...

Mandatory reporting of overturned plant machinery proposed in HSE RIDDOR overhaul

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on plans to overhaul the reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR). HSE...

Promising end to the year for equipment sales

SALES of construction equipment in the UK continued to show a 'strong recovery' at the end of 2020, according to newly released figures. As most...
Surveying equipment

Wills Bros invests in advanced survey tech for A9 Dualling scheme

WILLS Bros Civil Engineering has invested in advanced survey technology to support its work as the main contractor on the A9 dualling project. The landmark...

Equipment giant plans to grow dealer network in Scotland

MACHINERY specialist Sunward has its sights set on further growth in the UK market and is looking to strengthen its dealer network in Scotland. The...
Testicular cancer awareness talks taking place to Nationwide Platforms employees

Testicular cancer charity teams up with Nationwide Platforms for educational talks

TO mark Testicular Cancer Awareness Month this April, Nationwide Platforms has teamed up with The OddBalls Foundation to deliver 10 educational talks across the...

New research highlights impact of skills shortages on construction businesses

NEW research has revealed that 83% of construction businesses say they are being impacted by skills shortages. The report, by recruitment specialist Search Consultancy, also...

Hire giant embarks on CESAR ECV upgrade programme

SUNBELT Rentals has become the first plant hire company to upgrade its existing fleet with the CESAR ECV (Emissions Compliance Verification) Scheme. The CESAR ECV...
Grahame Barn CECA CEO

Scottish civils optimism at ‘six-year high’

CECA Scotland has revealed optimism within Scotland's civil engineering sector is at a six-year high as infrastructure 'stands ready' to deliver a jobs-led recovery. However,...

Hire company recognised for ESG strategy

CONSTRUCTION equipment hirer Speedy has announced the business has been recognised as an 'industry leader' in Environmental Social Governance (ESG) practices by the Institutional...

CS Machinery Sales joins Avant Tecno dealer network

INVERNESS-based CS Machinery Sales has been appointed a dealer for Avant Tecno, covering the Scottish Highlands. The firm, headed up by directors Angus Innes and...

Automation tipped to deliver multiple gains

AN American firm that can transform ordinary construction machinery to be robotically controlled has told Project Plant that it is looking to break into...

First Yanmar SV120 sold in the UK

THE first Yanmar SV120 sold in the UK has been snapped up by GDR Sales and will be used for riverbank maintenance, flailing and...

Yanmar displays first electric mini excavator prototype

YANMAR Compact Equipment has taken the wraps off the manufacturer's first electric mini excavator prototype. The SV17e is aimed at the European market and sits...

Research highlights extent of migrant worker exodus from UK construction industry

A new CITB report has revealed the number of migrant workers in the UK construction industry fell by 8.3% in 2020. The Migration in UK Construction...

New Hitachi loader tipped to boost productivity on quarries and recycling plants

HITACHI has announced it is launching a larger next-generation model from its Stage V-compliant wheel loader range. The ZW310-7 is described as providing operators with...