Keepmoat to utilise JCB’s LiveLink across all sites
KEEPMOAT has adopted a JCB digital tool to cut carbon emissions across all of its live construction sites nationwide.
The housebuilder will deploy JCB's LiveLink...
Mammoth construction vessel arrives at site of £1.8bn wind farm
ONE of the ‘world’s largest’ offshore construction vessels has arrived at the site of the £1.8 billion Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm.
The...
Rearo truck fleet investment helps drive growth plans
BATHROOM and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has invested in a new fleet of high volume delivery trucks.
The £400,000 purchase marks a key milestone in...
Heavyweight digger takes performance up a notch
THE largest excavator in the Volvo Construction Equipment range has made it to the UK after Collins Earthworks snapped up the country's first 104-tonnes...
Sunbelt Rentals supports prison rehabilitation ambitions with tree nursery funding
EQUIPMENT rental specialist Sunbelt Rentals UK and Ireland has awarded a £40,000 grant to social enterprise Forests With Impact, which will increase capacity and support...
Chancellor urged to consult further over plans to cut red diesel rebate
A collective group of construction trade bodies, led by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), has written to UK chancellor Rishi Sunak to highlight concerns...
Powered access provider reinforces life-saving commitment during Heart Month 2026
POWERED access specialist Nationwide Platforms is marking Heart Month 2026 by reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives at work by ensuring defibrillators are available across...
Machine operator builds huge online following
A social media star, known online as 'Brutal Digger', has built up a large following after posting regular videos and pictures of construction projects...
Sunbelt Rentals earns recognition for sustainability achievements
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has achieved the EcoVadis Platinum award, which places the business in the top 1% of companies assessed globally for...
Andover blazes a trail in Scotland
A civil engineering firm based in Argyll has been singing the praises of a recently purchased Andover trailer, which the business is using for...
ScotPlant visitors to get sneak peek of new hire software
DIGITAL solutions specialist Capja Ltd will take the opportunity at ScotPlant 2026 to exclusively preview CapjaDesk SaaS, a new end-to-end hire software built to...
JCB gives staff extra day’s holiday to mark anniversary
JCB has announced that its employees around the world will receive an extra day's holiday to mark the firm's 75th birthday.
The news was conveyed...
Steelwrist to showcase third generation tiltrotators at ScotPlant 2026
STEELWRIST will be showcasing the manufacturer’s third generation XTR tiltrotators alongside the newest addition the SQ coupler range – the SQ40 – at ScotPlant...
TV star gets to grips with attempted Dome raid JCB digger
TV personality Ross Kemp had a brush with a JCB digger recently during filming for an ITV programme about an infamous robbery attempt.
The star...
New campaign targets invoice fraud in construction sector
THE National Crime Agency (NCA) and National Federation of Builders (NFB) have launched a joint campaign aimed at highlighting the risks of invoice fraud...
New campaign urges construction workers to use face masks properly
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is urging the sector's workforce to wear face coverings properly.
The call follows the news that, as things stand,...
CRJ steps up sustainability progress with solar investment
WASTE management, recycling and forestry equipment specialist CRJ Services has boosted its sustainability credentials by installing a 105kWp solar energy system at its HQ in...
GAP launches 2021 digital catalogue to reduce carbon footprint
GAP Hire Solutions has unveiled its new catalogue for 2021 - with this year's version released digitally to reduce the company's carbon footprint.
Available via...
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...
GAP earns Green Apple Award for reducing carbon footprint
GAP Hire Solutions has won a Scottish Green Apple Award for its environmental progress.
Arranged by The Green Organisation, the awards reward and promote environmental...
CITB data reveals grant support for over 30,000 apprentices
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its 2025-26 financial year grants figures, which reveal that the organisation provided £120 million, including £68...
Construction sector urged to step up action on workplace-related stress
MENTAL health charity Mates in Mind is marking Stress Awareness Month by asking construction businesses to commit to installing long-term change within their organisations...
Three-year pilot highlights benefits of fleet management solution
FLEET management software provider GearJoT is entering the wider UK construction market following a three-year pilot with Stevens Equipment Rental (SER) to help test...
Doosan extends wheel loader range with double launch
DOOSAN has launched the new DL220-7 and DL250-7 wheel loaders, following on from the introduction of seven larger DL-7 machines in December 2020.
Like the...
QMS appointed mainland UK distributor for Propel Industries
QUARRY Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS) has been appointed the sole mainland UK and Channel Islands distributor for Propel Industries.
The company, part of the Propel...
Mecalac customers out to score prizes with football-themed campaign
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has kicked off a new football-themed promotion, with customers encouraged to take a picture alongside their machine and upload it...
Kubota not horsing around
KUBOTA has again pledged its support to the annual London International Horse Show, taking its place as one of the key sponsors for the...
Dust suppression
DEMOLITION attachment and dust suppression specialist Inmalo has recently supplied the first Motofog dust suppression unit into the UK. Launched at the recent Demolition...
Plant sector’s stars of the future honoured at live event
THE winners of the Construction Plant-hire Association's (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards have been announced.
In one of the industry’s first live events following...
IPAF issues safety warning over use of MEWPs to erect festive lights
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has highlighted the dangers of untrained people using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) to erect and remove festive...
