CDE strengthens business development team in Scotland
WET processing solutions specialist CDE has appointed Christopher Devlin to its business development team in Scotland.
The move is designed to strengthen the firm's footprint...
Hyundai dealer targets further growth in 2020
AGRITRAC Exports has enjoyed a positive first year as Hyundai dealer in Scotland – and has set its sights on significant growth with the...
Collins Earthworks marks landmark year with X Series investment
COLLINS Earthworks is investing in the firm's first ever fleet of JCB X Series excavators.
Supplied by TC Harrison JCB, the haul includes eight 220X...
Growing business takes the plunge with 14-tonne digger
A Volvo 14-tonne excavator has been bought by Lanark-based C L Drainage and Fencing as a result of the firm's co-founders' experience with the...
Volvo machines take key role at ‘world’s first all-electric deconstruction site’
ALL-electric machines from Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Trucks have helped to power what has been described as the world’s first fully electric deconstruction...
Hybrid product excels in ‘Scottish first’ project
GARIC has divulged details of the firm’s work on a mammoth 40-week contract in Roslin, near Edinburgh, for The Mears Group.
Representing a ‘first of...
CDE webinar to focus on unlocking greater value from sand and aggregates
CDE has revealed its next webinar will focus on how producers can unlock greater value from their sand and aggregates.
The firm said demand for...
‘More needs to be done’ to prevent construction accidents
THE construction industry has been urged to 'work much harder' in the light of new Health & Safety Executive (HSE) figures, which revealed 40...
Steelwrist launches SQ40 quick coupler
STEELWRIST has launched its SQ40 quick coupler for compact excavators.
The solution is designed to allow for quick changes of high flow-powered work tools on...
New tower crane safety advice issued
The CPA’s Tower Crane Interest Group has issued guidance to tower crane users in relation to how the equipment should be left out of service for potentially lengthy periods of time
GAP appoints chief technology officer to advance digital capability
GARETH McGuinness has been appointed chief technology officer (CTO) at GAP Hire Solutions.
GAP said Gareth has extensive experience in shaping and delivering digital strategies, driving...
Lifting specialist sets sights on social distancing solutions
LIFTING specialist GGR Group is helping the construction industry comply with social distancing measures.
The company has been helping sites that have remained open or...
Dumper manufacturer to increase production capacity
SITE dumper manufacturer Thwaites has announced the 'most significant' factory investment in the firm's 88-year history, with an extension that is set to increase...
Augmented reality tech tipped to help resolve machine issues faster
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced it is offering dealer field technicians across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania, the option to communicate directly...
CITB announces Employer Networks budget for 2026-27
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed changes to the funding system in response to increased demand for services.
The CITB’s Employer Networks budget...
New webinar will address health and safety updates for Scottish construction sector
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is to host a health and safety webinar, designed to provide updates and the latest developments to help the...
Pirtek urges hard hat businesses to prioritise mental health in 2026
PIRTEK UK & Ireland is encouraging businesses in hard hat sectors to put mental health at the centre of their plans for 2026.
Research from...
JCB secures massive US military contract
JCB has announced it has landed a contract to supply the US military with a fleet of high speed excavators over the next eight...
Electric wheel loader packs a punch at bagging facility
VOLVO Construction Equipment’s L120 Electric wheel loader is making its UK debut at Heidelberg Materials UK’s Nuneaton Packed Products site.
The move is part of...
Scottish Government announces £10m funding to support apprentices
THE Scottish Government has announced £10 million in funding for a range of measures to recruit and retrain apprentices.
Fiona Hyslop, who announced the news,...
Safety-grade system aims to make zero-strike vision a reality
XWATCH Safety Solutions and RodRadar, developer of the Live Dig Radar (LDR), have announced what is being described as the industry’s first safety-grade solution...
Claymore takes on Sunward dealership in Scotland
CLAYMORE Plant Sales has become the official Scottish dealer for Sunward Excavators.
The business, which is based in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, expects the machines to...
Euro Auctions expands global footprint with Canadian acquisition
EURO Auctions has completed the acquisition of Canadian auction business Weaver Auctions.
The move strengthens Euro Auctions' North American footprint by adding two additional auction...
Pandemic causes Scottish construction employers to rethink apprentice plans
THE Covid-19 crisis has caused 55% of Scottish employers who had planned to recruit an apprentice this year to change their plans, according to...
Breedon operators to take part in Eco-Drive training programme
CONSTRUCTION materials group Breedon is aiming to increase production and improve fuel efficiency after enrolling its team on a plant operator training course run...
Versalift UK appoints new operations manager
VERSALIFT UK has promoted engineering manager Tom Johnson to the role of operations manager, succeeding Dave Ruffett who, after 15 years, will focus on...
HRN to present expanded line-up at ScotPlant 2026
HRN will present an expanded line-up at ScotPlant 2026, showcasing the strength of its growing construction equipment portfolio.
Making their ScotPlant debuts are the Kubota...
Miller on a mission to boost charity appeal
BIG-hearted Miller UK employees have boosted this year’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal in the north east of England.
The Covid-19 pandemic has meant...
Finning launches generator rebuild programme to meet temporary power demands
FINNING Power Rental (FPR) has introduced a rebuild programme for its large rental generators in an effort to improve fleet availability as demand rises...
Miller UK appoints chief operating officer to support growth plans
MILLER UK has appointed Darren Allsopp as chief operating officer.
He has held a number of executive positions, most recently as chairman emeritus and global...
