GAP in the market for more new purchases
GAP Group approached the end of a record-breaking financial year with total revenue expected to be well over £100 million for the first time...
Atlas Copco goes Dutch with production facility
ATLAS Copco Air & Gas Purification has opened its new production facility in Oosterhout, Holland.
The facility will provide custom engineered solutions for air and...
Groundforce aim to become the “supplier of choice” in Scotland
GROUNDFORCE has expanded its operations and coverage across the UK with the opening of two new dedicated hire depots including one in Dyce, Aberdeenshire....
Ladder chiefs welcome guidance
THE Ladder Association has welcomed the decision by the Health & Safety Executive not to change the Work at Height Regulations following HSE’s completion...
Breedon investment a real statement of intent
BREEDON Aggregates has made a major statement of intent with the investment in several top-class machines.
They purchased three new Cat AP500E Wheel Asphalt Paving...
Passenger views sought over Queen Street transformation
A public consultation on the proposed £104m transformation of Glasgow's Queen Street Station has been launched.
Network Rail has unveiled new designs for how the...
MST Group secures landmark order
MST Group has secured its first major deal since the launch of its construction division with the sale of 17 Kubota KX71-3 mini excavators...
Ayrshire upgrade benefits thousands
MORE than 7000 residents in parts of East Ayrshire are receiving clearer, fresher drinking water following the completion of a water mains upgrade.
Scottish Water...
Hodge Plant moves to secure Case dealership
HODGE Plant has secured a dealership for Case Construction Equipment.
The Blantyre-based sales and equipment rental firm operates a fleet of more than 100 machines....
Terex sells truck plant to Volvo
VOLVO Construction Equipment has agreed to buy Terex’s truck business, Terex Equipment Ltd, for $160 million.
The deal, subject to regulatory approval, includes the main...
MPA highlights cost burden
THE Mineral Products Association has highlighted the regulatory cost burden on the sector - and has called on the government to act now to...
£1.5m project to tackle Glasgow flood nuisance
SCOTTISH Water is to implement a crucial environmental improvement project to tackle the issue of flooding in part of the Knightswood area of Glasgow.
The...
Atlas Copco completes Edwards acquisition
ATLAS Copco has closed the acquisition of Edwards Group Ltd.
Edwards is a technology and market leader in sophisticated vacuum products and abatement solutions. The...
Heart-warming news for JCB drivers
JCB digger drivers have received some heart-warming news with the announcement that a new system is available on its iconic backhoe loaders that automatically...
Miller director scoops top business honour
THE cream of female entrepreneurial talent turned out in force to celebrate the achievements of the North East’s top women business leaders.
The 14th...
Reasons to be cheerful
As a new year begins, the Construction Products Association has some good news for the industry with optimistic predictions for the sector's future.
SALES of...
Reasons to be fearful…
THE rising cost of materials and supplies is a growing threat to the construction industry.
This was the outcome of the latest Scottish Construction Monitor,...
JCB tees off year with plans for £30m course
CONSTRUCTION machinery giants JCB have announced plans to build a £30 million golf course, which they describe as "the biggest marketing tool" in the...
British asphalt market stable
AFTER a fall of around 18% in asphalt demand during 2012, the market has begun to stabilise.
Although the elimination of any further decline in...
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...
Work starts on motorway upgrades
WORK is to begin imminently on a £500 million motorway project between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The project to manage and maintain a core section of...
Hewden have this year’s exhibition all wrapped up
MAKING a welcome return to ScotPlant this year is Hewden, who will be displaying their cabin vinyl wrap for site accommodation units.
Having listened to...
Missing Finlay would be a crushing disappointment
VISITORS to the Finlay Scotland stand are in for a treat as they'll be among the first to witness the new Terex® Finlay J-1170...
Landmark Case – equipment giants take biggest ever stand
CASE Construction Equipment will be occupying the largest stand in the history of ScotPlant.
Case, together with Hodge Plant, their newly appointed dealer in Scotland,...
Atlas Copco separates construction and mining divisions
ATLAS Copco in the UK have separated the construction and mining service divisions, which they say will allow improved focus on the two sectors....
JCB shopfloor employees accept 2.6% pay increase
JCB shopfloor employees have voted to accept a 2.6% pay rise as part of a newly-agreed three-year wage deal.
The agreement was reached following...
Highland wind farm brings jobs boost
A new wind farm is set to be created in the Scottish Highlands.
The Bhlaraidh wind farm will be developed by SSE Generation Limited and...
Boost for Scottish mining as work resumes at Broken Cross
OPERATIONS at Scotland's largest surface coal mine are back underway, with more than 100 jobs set to be created in the process.
Broken Cross, near...
Maybole bypass goes underground
A full 1km section of the Maybole Bypass is to be constructed below ground level as it passes the north of the South Ayrshire...
Liebherr GB praised over apprentices
LIEBHERR GB Ltd has been recognised in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list.
The list is compiled annually by the National Apprenticeship Service in...
