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...
Three and easy for new tracked carrier
KUBOTA says its new tracked carrier is set to "raise the bar" thanks to a three-way tip capability.
The KC250H-4 has been described by the company as...
Xwatch Safety Solutions merges with Hexagon AB
Xwatch Safety Solutions has been acquired by Hexagon, a specialist in digital reality solutions.
This move has been described as representing a 'significant milestone' in...
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...
Engcon launches used machinery offering
ENGCON is offering a new service designed to meet increasing demand for second hand machinery.
‘Engcon Approved’ gives operators the opportunity to buy used Engcon...
Scottish construction workloads ‘stable’ in first quarter of 2025
NEW research has revealed construction workloads in Scotland were stable through the first quarter of 2025.
The findings are according to the latest Royal Institution...
Breedon operators to take part in Eco-Drive training programme
CONSTRUCTION materials group Breedon is aiming to increase production and improve fuel efficiency after enrolling its team on a plant operator training course run...
It’s all material for CRJ Services at ScotPlant 2024
CRJ Services Ltd will be showcasing material processing equipment from world-renowned OEM brands at ScotPlant 2024.
Highlights will include the Pronar MPB 20.55 GH trommel,...
GAP’s joint MD in the frame for top director accolade
GAP'S joint managing director Iain Anderson is in contention for a top business award.
He has been shortlisted as one of four finalists for the...
Steelwrist unveils third generation tiltrotators at Hamburg event
STEELWRIST launched its third generation of tiltrotators at a special event at the manufacturer's new facility in Hamburg.
A new product category was also introduced as...
CEA hopes Trump trade policies will encourage ‘open and fair exchanges’
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has revealed it hopes US president-elect Donald Trump's trade policies will encourage 'open and fair exchanges', with exports being...
Hire giant appoints new digital chief to drive online strategy
SPEEDY has announced it has appointed Paul Jackson as chief digital officer (CDO) to help drive the company's online strategy and simplify tool and...
GAP Hire Solutions earns award recognition for specialist construction contribution
GAP Hire Solutions is celebrating after winning the Outstanding Contribution to Specialist Construction accolade at the 2024 CN Specialists Awards.
The award recognises the firm's...
CVT design offers fuel-saving opportunities on new Doosan loader
AS part of Doosan's DL-7 series, the manufacturer has unveiled the new DL420CVT-7 Stage V-compliant wheel loader equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
Boasting...
Strong connections: Lloyd lands order for 50 Bobcat mini-diggers
LLOYD Ltd, the Bobcat dealer for northern England and southern Scotland, has secured an order for 50 Bobcat E17 mini-excavators for Svella Connect.
Carlisle-based Svella...
£2.75 million JCB deal boosts Jarvie Plant expansion
Jarvie Plant Group has snapped up more than 50 JCB machines at a cost of £2.75 million.
The new models have been bought to aid the...
Fatal fall from height leads to ladder warning
THE Ladder Association has reminded companies of the importance of training when working at heights following the tragic death of a roofing contractor.
Alan Beutner...
New GDL fleet additions to help deliver EGL1 project at Torness
GDL has revealed it will deploy a sizeable fleet of plant and equipment on the construction phase of a bulk earthworks and ground improvement contract...
Brandon Hire Station announces new senior leadership team
TOOLS and equipment supplier Brandon Hire Station has announced a new senior leadership team.
The team has been recruited by Mark Hamilton, who joined the...
3D collision safety solution set for Plantworx showcase
A 'game-changing' 3D collision safety solution integration is set to make its UK debut at this year's Plantworx exhibition.
Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions...
Balfour Beatty secures Scottish Government funding to drive hydrogen retrofit project
BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has become the first construction company to secure funding from the Scottish Government’s Emerging Energies Technology Fund to retrofit...
SPOA to hold open meeting for Scottish lifting sector
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is urging businesses in the lifting sector to attend an open meeting in Dunblane on May 24.
The event...
SANY welcomes new dealer to UK network
SANY UK has appointed T H WHITE Ltd as the firm's authorised dealer for construction machinery sales, service, and parts across the West Midlands...
Bobcat compact loader earns top design accolade
THE new Bobcat L85 compact wheel loader has been honoured at the 2021 iF Design Awards.
The machine triumphed in an automobiles/vehicles subcategory decided by...
JCB launches new 6T SiTESAFE ROPS dumper
JCB has used this week's PlantWorx exhibition to launch the 6T SiTESAFE ROPS site dumper.
The model is compliant with the new EN474 standard,...
Transport minister gets live demo of machine tackling ‘scourge’ of potholes
UK Government transport minister Mark Harper has received a live demonstration of a machine designed to help end the 'scourge' of potholes.
The minister was...
Bobcat to showcase latest generation of mini-excavators at Executive Hire Show
BOBCAT will be showing the new R2-Series 1-2-tonne mini-excavators for the first time at the Executive Hire Show (EHS) in Coventry next week.
The new...
Develon presents new smart crawler excavators for the first time in Europe
DEVELON has been unveiling new models from the company’s Next Generation ‘-9’ smart crawler excavator range at bauma 2025.
Two new -9 smart heavy crawler...
Malcolm Group buys two of Scotland’s first JCB 145XR tracked excavators
THE Malcolm Group has snapped up two of the first JCB 145XR tracked excavators in Scotland.
The reduced tailswing excavator is the latest addition to...
SANY to give UK debuts to new machines at Plantworx 2025
SANY UK is gearing up for Plantworx 2025 with a 20-strong machine line-up that includes the company’s first micro-digger.
The SY10U, with a one-tonne operating...
