Trade bodies call for increased full expensing allowance for short-term rented construction plant
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA), Construction Plant Hire Association (CPA), and Hire Association Europe (HAE) have jointly sent a letter to UK chancellor Rachel...
First ever JCB apprentices reunite for diamond anniversary
JCB has treated four former employees to a VIP visit to mark the 60th anniversary of their recruitment as the company’s first ever apprentices.
A...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies expands truck fleet
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has upgraded its landscaping division with the purchase of two new vehicles.
The expanded fleet will see a Volvo...
Latest Develon models to be showcased at Demo Days event
AROUND 600 customers and dealers from 14 countries are expected to attend Develon's Demo Days event in the Czech Republic, which is being held...
Finning Apprenticeship Academy receives ‘highly positive’ inspection feedback
THE Finning UK Apprenticeship Academy has achieved a 'good' Ofsted rating following a recent inspection.
The cat dealer launched the facility at its Cannock UK...
Plantworx 2025 to feature ‘Shared Dig Zone’ for first time
ORGANISERS of PlantWorx 2025 have announced plans to allow companies to conduct live demonstrations without having to book a large demo plot for the...
Speedy Hire earns platinum recognition for sustainability credentials
SPEEDY Hire has announced it has been awarded a Platinum Medal by EcoVadis, a provider of business sustainability ratings.
Platinum is the highest accolade awarded by...
Scotland’s first construction hydrogen hub moves a step closer
BALFOUR Beatty has marked a milestone in its decarbonisation journey with the launch of its M77 Hydrogen project, described as marking a major step...
New research highlights ‘UK’s safest digging year’ to date
NEW research has revealed that the UK’s construction sector is more aware than ever before when it comes to performing underground asset searches.
The annual...
Caterpillar enthusiasts get first-hand look at rebuild process
ENTHUSIASTS of antique Caterpillar machines were recently given a tour of the latest models and the chance to see a rebuild project in action.
The...
Hugh Simpson snaps up new Liebherr mobile crane
WICK-based crane and plant hire company Hugh Simpson Contractors has snapped up a new LTM 1150-5.3 Liebherr mobile crane.
The five-axle crane boasts a 66...
Earthworks contractor bolsters fleet with more HD Hyundai diggers
EARTHWORKS contractor James King (Plant) has added two HD Hyundai HX220A L and two HX140A L crawler excavators to its fleet.
The Northamptonshire-based company, which...
Construction group snaps up fleet of JCB tracked excavators
Tru7 Group has snapped up 20 new JCB 140X tracked excavators.
The Ipswich-based business has bought the models to operate on general construction and housebuilding...
Advance Construction drives off with 65-tonne model at Truckfest Scotland
ADVANCE Construction took the keys to a new DAF 65-tonne showpiece truck at Truckfest Scotland 2024 and raised over £2,500 at the event for...
Develon crawler sets standard for Dumfries recycling specialist
DUMFRIES-based Vulture Recycling Equipment has standardised on the DX235LCR-7 reduced radius crawler excavator from Develon, for use with the company’s new Vulture 25 vehicle...
New research highlights impact of incorrectly sized equipment on construction sites
NEW research has revealed more than a third of UK construction managers say that incorrectly sized equipment has caused operational inefficiencies on site.
According to...
Trio shortlisted for fourth section of the A9 Dualling programme
BALFOUR Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, and John Graham Construction Ltd have been shortlisted for the next section of the...
Speakers and topics confirmed for CPA Conference 2024
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the panel speakers and topics for this year's CPA Conference, which will be held on November 7...
Sunbelt Rentals launches free augmented reality app
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has launched a free augmented reality (AR) app in what it has said is an industry first.
The free Sunbelt...
Fife sustainable fleet initiative welcomes 300th member
FIFE Council has announced that the ECO stars fleet recognition scheme has welcomed its 300th member.
The initiative supports local fleet operators to improve efficiency,...
Kier Group helps produce video highlighting risks of hands-free calls whilst driving
THE Kier Group has rolled out a video to its staff that is hoped to reduce the amount of hands-free phone calls made by...
Crane infrastructure upgrade project complete at Greenock Ocean Terminal
QUAYSIDE crane rails have been removed and replaced at the Greenock Ocean Terminal as part of a new infrastructure and modernisation project that will...
Balmoral groundwork is fit for a King!
A Takeuchi TB257FR has assisted with some impressive groundwork in the creation of the giant thistle and maze design at Balmoral.
When the King’s Garden...
Premiertrak 450 proves to be a ‘game-changer’ for A & L McCrae
ARGYLL-based A&L McCrae Limited has taken delivery of the first Premiertrak 450 jaw crusher sold in Europe.
The machine builds on the success of the...
Display of initiative pays off for plant apprentice
J Todd Plant Services’ continued growth has allowed the Auchtermuchty-based firm to take on a youngster who visited the firm’s HQ to ask if...
Family firm relishes challenge of growing Develon market share
CASTLE Douglas-headquartered Gordons Construction Equipment has ambitious growth plans after being appointed by Develon to expand its territory to cover the whole of Scotland...
Here to stay: LiuGong presses ahead with Scottish investment
LIUGONG machines are tipped to become an increasingly significant presence on Scottish construction sites following a stunning debut at ScotPlant earlier this year.
The Chinese...
Scottish firm bangs the Drum for new Kobelco
STRATHAVEN-based hire specialist Drumclog Plant has snapped up several new Kobelco excavators from Molson Young.
As well as specialising in wide track excavators, Drumclog has...
370X marks ‘huge step forward’ for JCB
The new JCB 370X - the largest model in the X Series range of tracked excavators – was shown for the first time in...
State of the Nation: Merlo’s role in wake of new government
Helen Selkin, marketing manager at Merlo UK, explains how the manufacturer aims to play its part in helping to achieve the new UK Government’s...
