Proposals launched to exempt thousands of SMEs from CITB levy
THOUSANDS of construction SMEs could be set to pay no levy at all for 2021-22, under new Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) proposals submitted...
Industry specialists to advise on employment issues and job support scheme
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is hosting two new webinars to advise and answer questions on redundancy, restructuring and other other urgent employment...
Speedy launches new national powered access business
SPEEDY has launched a new national powered access business supported by a multi-million-pound fleet investment and senior appointments.
The hire specialist has merged its existing...
Molson Group promotes Powles to chief operating officer
JASON Powles has been promoted to the role of chief operating officer at Molson Group.
He joined the business in 2017 as group finance director....
Volvo increases sales in final quarter of 2020
VOLVO Construction Equipment increased sales by 6% in Q4 of 2020 following 'improved activity' in most markets.
The manufacturer said the order book was up by...
Versalift UK appoints new service manager
VERSALIFT UK has confirmed the appointment of Derek Murdoch as service manager, where he will be tasked with overseeing all service and aftersales activities.
He...
CDE confirms return of virtual conference for wet processing sector
WET processing equipment specialist CDE has announced its global virtual conference will return for 2021 to bring industry leaders together to share their experience on...
GAP customer trials electric excavator on £38m roads project
GAP Hire Solutions has supplied Colas Ltd with an electric excavator for use at a £38 million project for major improvement works to the A46...
Hyundai aiming high with launch of new A-Series wheeled excavators
HYUNDAI has launched a new range of A-Series wheeled excavators, boasting EU Stage V diesel engines.
The four machines, with operating weights of 14-23...
GAP to digitalise depot workshop operations
GAP Group has announced a partnership with Spartan Solutions to digitise operations across all ten of its divisions.
The use of Spartan’s PHALANX mobile solution...
GAP shows support for CESAR ECV Scheme
GAP Hire Solutions has added to its green credentials by fitting the CESAR ECV Scheme to all new ride on plant purchased from October...
Construction charity launches new resource to improve sleep health
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed its Helpline App has been upgraded with a new resource aimed at helping workers suffering from insomnia...
CASE machines used to create site for unique historical game
TWO CASE machines have been utilised on a unique project in Florence, which involved the creation of a playing field in the heart of...
Mecalac adds to UK dealer network
MECALAC has appointed a new dealer to its UK and Ireland distribution network.
Leicestershire-based Cooks Midlands Ltd will be responsible for retailing Mecalac’s excavator portfolio...
Doosan launches company’s largest ever excavator
DOOSAN has launched the largest excavator in the firm's history.
The DX1000LC-7 is a Stage V-compliant, 100-tonne crawler digger, which Doosan said also has the highest...
Strong activity levels and supply chain disruptions drive up demand for used plant
NEW research has revealed 'strong' demand and price increases for used construction equipment in Europe, driven by high activity levels and supply chain disruptions.
The...
Hitachi marks 50 years in Europe
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed that a variety of events are scheduled throughout 2022 to mark its 50th anniversary.
A logo has been unveiled,...
Shared intelligence tipped to help defeat plant thieves in Scotland
CONSTRUCTION and plant firms have been urged to join the newly launched Construction Watch Scotland, an alert platform designed to help fight crime including...
Scot JCB helps raise money for breast cancer charity at ScotPlant 2022
SCOT JCB helped to raise funds and awareness of breast cancer at this year’s ScotPlant after placing customer Tom Grant’s brand new pink excavator...
Steelwrist adds to quick coupler and tiltrotator portfolio
STEELWRIST has added to its quick coupler and tiltrotator portfolio with the launch of the SQ50, described as a fully automatic high flow and...
Sandvik launches ‘enhanced’ three-deck Doublescreen solution
SANDVIK Mobile Crushers and Screens has launched its new QA452, described as the latest evolution of the Sandvik QA Series products and three-deck Doublescreen...
Imports of construction equipment show significant upturn
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has highlighted stats showing that imports and exports of construction equipment in the first quarter of 2022 recorded 'very high'...
JCB holds star-studded birthday bash for 15,500 employees
THE 'biggest party in JCB's history' has been held as a thank you to the firm's past and present employees.
Around 15,500 people soaked up...
Milestone machine proves its worth in the Western Isles
THE first SANY SY390 40-tonne tracked excavator to arrive in the UK has been sold to MacInnes Bros after the Benbecula-headquartered construction business spotted...
Suicide – we’re in it together
By Bill Hill, CEO of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
World Suicide Prevention Day is just around the corner and we will see a huge...
‘Bigger and better’ FINROCK22 to build on success of inaugural event
FINNING has confirmed the return of FINROCK, the firm's virtual interactive expo and conference.
FINROCK22 returns to screens on November 24 following last year's inaugural...
Bobcat makes ground maintenance equipment available to European customers
BOBCAT has announced that, following on from its success in the North American market, the manufacturer's line-up of ground maintenance equipment (GME) is now...
Specialist fleet brings complex tasks within reach
LONG reach specialist WM Plant Hire has revealed details of the ‘instrumental’ role its specialist fleet of excavators have played in supporting onshore and...
New Cat excavator looks to deliver on sustainable objectives
CATERPILLAR has announced that the new fixed-gauge Cat 350 digger can be equipped with large buckets up to 3.2 m3 for 'class-leading' productivity.
The manufacturer added...
‘Challenging’ economic climate impacting Scottish construction activity
NEW research has revealed that Scottish construction activity continued to fall at the end of last year amid financial constraints and a challenging economic...
