Hire specialist pledges support for youth sporting teams
GAP has confirmed it will be sponsoring a number of youth sporting teams for the fourth year running.
The plant hire specialist will provide funding...
S Type X aims to give ScotPlant visitors the boot!
S Type X will be running a social media competition to win a boot tray and personalised dipper guard at ScotPlant 2026.
The business made...
CPA conference postponed to October 2021
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced that the 2021 CPA Conference has been rescheduled for Thursday 14 October 2021 at the Heart of England...
JCB approves renewable fuel option for X Series tracked excavators
JCB has approved a 100% renewable biodiesel fuel for use in a range of its X Series tracked excavators.
The manufacturer revealed it is set...
JCB launches electric site dumper
JCB has unveiled its first electric site dumper with the one tonne high-tip model powered by lithium-ion battery technology.
Described as being designed to work...
Stage is set for record-breaking ScotPlant 2026
THE stage is set for the sold-out ScotPlant 2026, as the biggest event in the calendar for the Scottish construction equipment sector returns to...
Scottish Government explains why construction is continuing
THE Scottish Government has explained why construction sites have been able to stay open amidst heightened Covid-19-related restrictions after developing guidance with trade bodies and...
SMT GB adds to compact offering with Kioti UK acquisition
SMT GB has announced the acquisition of Kioti UK, broadening its compact equipment division and adding a further 58 independent dealers to its network.
The...
Doosan to debut range of new machines at Hillhead Digital event
DOOSAN has revealed plans to unveil a number of new products at the Hillhead Digital event at the end of March.
The DL-7 wheel loader,...
Mental Health Awareness Week: going beyond the default
The Lighthouse Charity provides 24/7 free and confidential holistic emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction community in the UK and Ireland....
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...
New Groundforce trench sheet innovation shortlisted for national award
A new product from excavation support specialist Groundforce has been shortlisted for a major national award.
Groundforce Shorco recently marked the ten-year anniversary of the...
CITB business plan prioritises ‘core’ training and skills needs
CITB has published its 2021/22 business plan and revealed it is underpinned by supporting employers’ core skills and training needs and tackling long-term people and...
Finning ramps up Fuel Promise initiative
FINNING UK & Ireland has announced it is giving customers a 'data-backed guarantee' on the fuel consumption for new Cat machines.
With fuel often the...
Rental giant invests in eco-friendly lighting solutions for rail industry
SUNBELT Rentals has invested an initial £850,000 in new Trime and PELI lighting solutions for the rail sector.
Eight different lighting units have been acquired,...
Retired firefighter digs deep for poppy appeal with JCB badge
A retired Staffordshire firefighter is digging deep for the Poppy Appeal by launching a JCB-themed badge to raise vital funds.
Kelvin Chell, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, has...
Safety features help earn site dumper award win
JCB is celebrating after the safety benefits of the manufacturer's smallest site dumper were honoured at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2021.
The JCB 1T-2...
HCME integrates construction and mining equipment leadership
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) (HCME) has announced the promotion of Dr Hubertus Muenster as vice president with expanded responsibility for construction and mining machinery...
Berco extends mining offering with new undercarriage range
BERCO has announced the launch of its complete undercarriage replacement range for the Cat 6020B hydraulic mining shovel.
The Cat 6020B is a 230t excavator...
AMD snaps up first JCB 420X tracked excavator in Scotland
AMD Contract Services has completed a landmark deal by investing in the first JCB 420X tracked excavator in Scotland.
Supplied by Scot JCB, the model...
Metso Outotec appoints Duo Group to provide aggregates solutions in the UK
METSO Outotec has appointed Duo Group as a distributor for the firm's aggregates solutions in the UK.
The deal covers the current aggregate business serviced...
Plans unveiled for first construction-specific deaf awareness and hearing loss training programme
PLANS to create the first construction-specific deaf awareness and hearing loss training programme have been announced.
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Bovis, RNID, Unseen Aware,...
Mecalac unveils new series of machines for the rail sector
MECALAC is introducing a new range of products for the rail sector.
The MRail-Series comprises of four models: two rail-road excavators on tracks, the 106MRail...
Speedy Hire invests in 25,000 Hilti assets under ‘landmark’ agreement
SPEEDY Hire has announced a multi-million-pound investment in new Hilti technology, acquiring 25,000 assets as part of a rolling five-year agreement.
Described as one of...
Low carbon innovation hire centre officially opens
SPEEDY has opened a new innovation centre in Milton Keynes, described as an 'industry first' low carbon facility that will showcase net zero equipment...
B&W set to keep digging with help from new Takeuchi fleet
B&W Plant Hire has invested in 54 new Takeuchi excavators over an 18-month period.
The haul includes the nine-tonne TB290-2, alongside a mix of five...
Electric mini and new portable compressor set for EHS showing
DOOSAN Bobcat has revealed its stand at the upcoming Executive Hire Show (EHS) in Coventry will feature Bobcat’s E10e battery driven, zero tail swing...
Wacker Neuson dumper stolen from West Dunbartonshire site
A Wacker Neuson dumper (registration, BD72 EOR) has been stolen from a site in Alexandria.
Police are appealing for information, with the theft taking place...
Speedy invests £4.3m in powered access fleet
SPEEDY has taken delivery of 380 new Dingli lifts following a £4.3 million investment as part of the firm's strategy to replenish and expand...
Rokbak enjoys double award success at Glasgow ceremony
ROKBAK is celebrating a double success after securing accolades in both the Marketing and Young Person of the Year categories of the CeeD Industry...
