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...
ScotPlant visitors can claw their way to prizes on TVH stand
PARTS specialist TVH will spotlight key product ranges at ScotPlant 2026, including Glassinter cab glazing solutions, rubber tracks, Green Beacon safety kits with integrated...
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...
Takeuchi on track for another standout ScotPlant showing
TAKEUCHI will be back in the firm’s usual spot at ScotPlant 2026 with a stand packed full of new models as the business celebrates 30...
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...
Volvo expands Iron Women initiative to address global skills shortages
VOLVO Construction Equipment has formalised Iron Women as a unified global platform to help address a shortage of skilled operators, technicians, and service professionals.
The...
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...
SPOA Women in Plant event helps to raise awareness of challenges and opportunities
THE first Women in Plant event, designed to give women a platform to share their views and help create a more inclusive industry, has...
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...
Volvo enjoys ‘positive’ start to year despite sector headwinds
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced the business achieved growth across both machines and services in the first three months of 2026, with deliveries increasing...
JCB fleet assists in landmine clearance project
A fleet of JCB machines is assisting with landmine clearance tasks in Afghanistan.
The HALO Trust charity is using the machines to help clear minefields...
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...
CITB vows to support training and address key challenges in Scotland
THE CITB has revealed that supporting construction businesses while ensuring new recruits are welcomed into the industry are the key goals of the organisation's...
Steelwrist reaches platinum level of quality programme
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Steelwrist has been recognised as one of Sweden’s top managed businesses for the seventh year in a row.
Best Managed Companies is a yearly quality...
Upturn in activity helps drive ADT sales boom
HYDREMA has enjoyed a ‘very busy’ start to the year, with the manufacturer’s ADTs being utilised on a range of projects across the country...
CEA invites expressions of interest for CESAR Scheme partner
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is inviting interested parties to register their interest in being considered for the tender process to operate the CESAR...
Speedy invests £10m to meet demand for four-hour delivery service
SPEEDY has announced a £10 million investment in new products for its four-hour guaranteed delivery promise.
The hire giant said the move adds 25,000 new...
Runners beat the heat in JCB race and fun run event
ALMOST 320 runners completed JCB’s Lakeside 5 race and fun run on one of the hottest nights of the year.
More than 420 people had...
