Advance Construction Scotland switches to biofuel
ADVANCE Construction Scotland has announced that its entire haulage fleet is now powered by green biofuel.
It comes as part of the Bellshill-based civil engineering...
CICV Forum rebrands to reflect expanded remit within Scotland’s construction sector
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it has changed its name to reflect its expanded remit as the organisation attempts to tackle...
Groundworks and civils firms snaps up 75 new Kubota excavators
M&J Evans Construction has purchased a whopping 75 Kubota machines from BTE Plant Sales.
The haul of three, five and eight-tonne machines means that 85%...
Hyundai dealer bags hat-trick of top awards
TAYLOR & Braithwaite is celebrating after securing three accolades from Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe for exceptional performance during 2021.
The Cumbria-based family-owned business was named...
Finning acquires hydraulic services specialist Hydraquip
FINNING has completed the acquisition of Hydraquip, a provider of mobile hydraulic services.
Hydraquip offers nationwide coverage for hose replacement, assembly and fitting, oil replenishment,...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Molson to highlight benefits of single source supply offering
MOLSON Young Plant Sales will have the firm’s largest ever presence at ScotPlant, with the aim of promoting its ‘single source supply’ offering and...
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...
JCB’s pothole solution earns award recognition
STOKE-on-Trent City Council’s use of new JCB technology to fix potholes 'quickly and permanently' has been rewarded with two industry accolades.
JCB and Stoke-on-Trent City...
Vintage Hitachi model set to raise funds for construction charity
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has announced plans to auction a vintage 1985 UH063 machine as part of the firm's 50th anniversary celebrations.
The winner...
Terex expansion plans set to bring major jobs boost
TEREX has announced it is finalising plans for a new investment at its Ballymoney fabrications facility in Northern Ireland which will create 60 new...
Worsley Plant honoured for long-standing MB relationship
WORSLEY Plant was presented with a plaque at the recent Hillhead exhibition to mark over 18 years as a distributor of MB crushing and...
Construction charity highlights rising number of sector workers seeking support
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed a 95% increase in charitable giving last year to £2,511,214.
The figure was revealed in the charity's 2021...
New Bobcat mini track loader ‘not to be underestimated’
BOBCAT has announced the launch of the new MT100 mini track loader, which removes the need for manual labour and replaces the use of...
Travis Perkins launches new plant safety handover videos
TRAVIS Perkins Hire has announced it is preparing to refresh its plant safety handover videos.
The move is being done to support the introduction of...
Ayrshire contractor tickled pink by tipper grabs
TOM Grant Plant's eye-catching pink and blue Volvo FMX 420 tipper grabs are said to be helping the firm win new business.
The Ayrshire-based company...
Blackwood Plant Hire invests in training academy
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has launched a new training academy to help alleviate sector skills shortages and invest in the future workforce.
The Stewarton-based business revealed...
Hitachi announces finance partnership
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCM UK) has announced a partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK.
Under the agreement, BNP Paribas will be the exclusive...
Fuel theft solutions to be showcased at Executive Hire Show
DATATAG will be showcasing its latest solutions designed to help tackle fuel theft at the upcoming Executive Hire Show.
The organisation, through its work with...
‘Very strong’ Q4 growth sees equipment sales exceed 2021 levels
SALES of construction equipment in 2022 finished above 2021 levels, new analysis has revealed.
Following 'very strong growth' in the final quarter of the year...
Hydrogen-powered future moves a step closer
Dan Gilkes reports on the progress of JCB’s research into the use of hydrogen to power construction machinery as the industry continues to seek...
Demand soars for engine overhauls
POWER generation experts at Finning have reported a whopping 176% rise in demand for engine overhauls between 2019 and 2022 as customers look to...
Manitou invests in software solution for managing lifecycle of products
MANITOU Group has announced it has teamed up with Siemens Digital Industries Software to develop a solution for managing the lifecycle of its products.
As...
APS named UK dealer for expanding Dutch outrigger pads manufacturer
ACCESS Platform Sales has been appointed UK distributor for Dutch outrigger pads manufacturer Nolim.
The partnership will allow Nolim to extend its reach in the...
Scottish crane specialist aims to hook renewables sector
CRANE provider Forsyth of Denny showcased its whole service offering to a global renewables industry audience at the recent All-Energy Exhibition and Conference, held...
New portal launches to improve construction sector’s record on worker welfare and wellbeing
A new hub has been launched to help in the fight to reduce suicides and improve welfare and wellbeing in the construction industry.
The Make...
New welfare unit aims to provide greater on-site accessibility
ADVANTE, the UK-based manufacturer of the Oasis ‘instant start’ self-contained welfare units, has launched the Vision Solar Access toilet block with DDA-compliant facilities.
The move...
AI cameras tipped to ‘revolutionise’ safety for fleet operators
BRIGADE Electronics has announced the launch of AI Intelligent Detection Cameras to the UK market.
The cameras utilise artificial intelligence to recognise humans within a...
New customer portal aimed at plant hire firms launches
A new customer portal has been launched by BigChange to allow plant hire, engineering, and construction contractors to give their customers an easy way...
Kirow 1200 used to lift bridge deck in place on £2.9m Neilston project
NETWORK Rail called upon a Kirow 1200 crane on its £2.9 million project to replace a bridge that crosses the Neilston railway line.
Billed as...
Rokbak trucks deliver ‘pleasant and smooth’ ride for French public works specialist
TWO Rokbak haulers have been transporting earth, rubble and construction materials in France for 18 months, supporting Ferrand TP on a variety of public...
