SPOA establishes Women in Plant working group
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has established a new Women in Plant working group.
The aim is to better represent the interests of women...
Dip in UK construction equipment sales reported in September
SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment fell in the UK in September, following an uptick in August.
New research from the Construction Equipment Statistics Exchange,...
Agriculture shock: Ayrshire firm takes construction market by storm
AYRSHIRE agricultural machinery dealer John H. McNae is making waves in the construction market after acquiring a dealership for the full range of Bobcat...
Plant hire and haulage business drives forward expansion plans with vehicle investment
L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage has snapped up 17 new vehicles from MV Commercial as part of the company's fleet expansion programme.
The order...
Kubota UK makes double appointment
KUBOTA UK has strengthened its aftermarket team with two new appointments.
Martin Tyler has been promoted to the role of business development manager for service....
JCB employees to vote on new working arrangements to protect jobs
JCB has announced it has reached agreement with the GMB union on a new working pattern designed to safeguard up to 915 hourly-paid shop...
Develon mini helps prepare beach for busy summer season
A Develon DX62R mini-excavator is helping to prepare a small beach on the coast of Castelldefels, Barcelona, ahead of the peak summer season.
On the...
CITB proposes to keep levy rates at pre-Covid levels
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is proposing to keep rates at pre-Covid levels as it launches a new consultation into its funding proposals.
A...
New stats show construction leads the way in Modern Apprenticeships
NEW figures from Skills Development Scotland (SDS) show that construction was the biggest contributor to the nation’s Modern Apprentice (MA) programme in 2017/18.
The number...
Network Rail design contest looks to protect maintenance and construction personnel
NETWORK Rail has launched a design contest to create a real-time monitoring system that will help protect maintenance and construction personnel working trackside.
The public...
‘New and improved’ tiltrotator unveiled by engcon
ENGCON has unveiled a 'new and improved' version of its EC204 tiltrotator for excavators in the 2-4t weight class.
The updated model features the manufacturer's...
Investment plan aims to deliver perfect blend for Total
TOTAL Lubricants in the UK, which recently marked the 50th anniversary of its blending plant, has unveiled plans to invest in developing the site...
CITB pilot tipped to ‘revolutionise’ how firms access funding for training
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced an investment of more than £800,000 for the launch of a new employer network pilot project.
The...
Industry stakeholders urged to consider CITB board role
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has called for “influential” industry figures to apply to become a trustee of its board and help shape...
Edinburgh crane firm pitches in to help local football club
AN Edinburgh-based crane specialist has teamed up with the Scottish Football Partnership (SFP) Trust to provide vital support to a local club.
Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes...
Merlo UK appoints new general manager
SHAUN Groom has been appointed general manager of Merlo UK.
He previously spent 15 years with Austrian agricultural machinery manufacturer Pottinger, latterly in the role of...
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum outlines ‘steady progress’ on Recovery Plan
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has revealed it has made 'steady progress' on its Recovery Plan.
Looking back over 2021, the organisation believes there...
Cat electric machines in the spotlight at CES 2024
CATERPILLAR'S electric machines and energy solutions will be in the spotlight at CES 2024, taking place in January in Las Vegas.
The centrepiece of the manufacturer's...
Rototilt hails ‘overwhelming response’ at bauma 2025
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Rototilt has hailed the 'strong interest' its booth has attracted this week at bauma 2025, with attendees keen to explore how technology can...
HD Hyundai offers glimpse into the future of construction sites
HD Hyundai demonstrated its Future Builder Vision at the recent CES 2024 technology event in Las Vegas.
The manufacturer explained that the concept aims to...
Ormond appointed MD at Manitou UK
MARK Ormond has been appointed managing director of Manitou UK.
He was most recently managing director of the UK subsidiary of tractor specialist SAME Deutz-Fahr...
JCB secures major deal for pothole fixing machines
JCB has announced it has concluded a deal with commercial asset supplier Dawsongroup for six of its pothole fixing machines to help tackle Britain’s...
Met helps builders of new bridge stay safe
MET Office forecasts are playing a vital role in keeping the construction of the new Queensferry Crossing road bridge on schedule and construction workers...
Introducing the 36th president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association
Recently elected Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president David Jarvie has set out the main priorities for his two-year tenure – with addressing skills...
Steelwrist poised for ‘largest and most innovative’ product launch yet
ON March 13, Steelwrist will inaugurate the company's new facility in Hamburg, Germany, and present what the manufacturer has described as the 'largest and...
Minton takes the helm at CPA
KEVIN Minton has been named the new chief executive of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), replacing Colin Wood who decided to step down earlier this...
Doosan sells Montabert
Doosan has sold 100% of the shares of Montabert S.A.S. (France) to Joy Global Inc., a leading supplier of advanced equipment, systems and services...
Volvo heartened by increased demand in Q1 2021
VOLVO Construction Equipment has revealed that demand in the first quarter of 2021 has increased 'sharply' from the same period last year following a...
Genie appoints Scots-based territory sales manager
CRAIG Duffy has been appointed territory sales manager for Scotland and the Republic of Ireland at Genie.
Craig, who spent nine years with AFI-Uplift, was...
Blue sky thinking
BLUE Scotland has recently made a "game-changing" move to much larger premises in Stirling.
The company has taken over a three-and-a-half acre site at Broadleys...
