JCA Recycling expands fleet with 18-tonne Tipper Grab from Mac’s Truck Sales
MAC'S Truck Sales has delivered an 18-tonne Tipper Grab truck to JCA Recycling, in a move described as marking a significant fleet upgrade for...
Nationwide Platforms confirms haulage deal with WS Specialist Logistics
NATIONWIDE Platforms has entered into a new multi-year partnership with WS Specialist Logistics to oversee its haulage operations across Scotland and the north of...
Hydraulic oil and diesel stolen from Buckie sites
POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of diesel and hydraulic oil from two sites in the Hill of Maud Wood near Buckie.
Between...
CEA ‘pressing for clarity’ over impact of new US tariffs on machine exports
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has revealed it is in 'urgent discussions' with the Department for Business and Trade regarding the impact on UK construction...
Trimble Ready option available for new line of Hyundai dozers
TRIMBLE and Hyundai Construction Equipment have announced the availability of a Trimble Ready 3D option for the new line of Hyundai HD130A bulldozers for customers...
Financial close achieved on Mill Rig Wind Farm project
RENEWABLES developer OnPath Energy has achieved financial close on a 33.4MW onshore wind project in South Lanarkshire, described as having a 'subsidy-free long-term route...
GAP adds 723 new Kubota excavators to hire fleet
GAP Hire Solutions is investing in its fleet after concluding a deal to buy 723 new Kubota excavators.
The haul includes a variety of models...
Nationwide Platforms adds Dingli hybrid boom models to fleet
POWERED access provider Nationwide Platforms is expanding its fleet with two new hybrid solutions from Dingli.
The BA44HRT and BT44HRT boom lift models are among the...
New images aim to inspire next generation of waterways engineers
WATERWAYS engineering specialist The Rothen Group has shared a number of employee images in celebration of the hidden benefits of working on the waterways network,...
JCB secures $45 million deal to supply machines to US military
JCB has secured a $45 million contract to supply 4CX backhoe loaders to the United States armed forces.
The order placed by the U.S. Marine...
Meet the Buyer event to highlight construction opportunities on Netherton Hub project
A Meet the Buyer event is set to take place in Aberdeen where construction businesses can learn about opportunities to get involved in the...
Cask dealership raises a glass to electric forklift truck
FIFE-based cask dealership firm Spiritfilled has upgraded its warehouse machinery - including the firm's first electric forklift truck - as it continues to enhance...
Collins Earthworks marks landmark year with X Series investment
COLLINS Earthworks is investing in the firm's first ever fleet of JCB X Series excavators.
Supplied by TC Harrison JCB, the haul includes eight 220X...
Komatsu Smart Construction to offer ‘industry-first’ bespoke solutions
SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has revealed plans to enhance the manufacturing process of the excavator range to offer the first ‘bespoke’...
‘Revolutionary’ safety app targets People Plant Interface risk
A partnership between AmcoGiffen and Safety Shield Global has resulted in the launch of an AI-powered app, described as a 'game-changer' in the quest...
CITB launches Training Provider Network to help drive change
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Training Provider Network (TPN) – which will be a single network of approved, quality assured...
Quarry Fly Day event showcases benefits of drone technology
SITECH and Collins Earthworks recently hosted an event to highlight the benefits of drone technology for site mapping and data analytics.
Held at Collins Earthworks'...
Historic Campbeltown firm makes landmark tracked excavator purchase
ONE of the first new JCB 370X tracked excavators in Scotland has been snapped up by long-standing Campbeltown-based civil engineering specialist McFadyens Contractors.
The model...
Finning customers offered ‘first-of-its-kind’ opportunity to win Cat machine
TO mark Caterpillar's 100th anniversary, Finning has launched its biggest ever competition, giving customers the chance to win prizes including a Cat machine or...
New partnerships support Evans Engineering expansion plans
EAST Lothian-based Evans Engineering Solutions is targeting further growth this year after embarking on new partnerships and moving into a new facility with bespoke...
Fraserburgh firm shines on £4.3 billion Eastern Green Link 2 project
THE whole team at David Smith Contractors has been praised by SSEN Transmission and BAM Nuttall after the Fraserburgh-based firm delivered crucial civil engineering...
‘Reaching out for support isn’t weakness, it’s strength’
THE message that ‘it’s okay not to be okay’ is one which is becoming increasingly normalised within the UK construction industry - but there’s...
Sibbald open event offers a flavour of training innovations
SCORES of attendees had the opportunity to explore the facilities and witness live demonstrations at the recent Sibbald Training open day event, held at...
Hard work pays off as Steelwrist marks milestone birthday
From humble beginnings, tiltrotator manufacturer Steelwrist has grown into a global powerhouse. To celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary, CEO Stefan Stockhaus answered Project Plant's...
Plant operators rise to Scotland’s peatland challenge
SCOTLAND’S plant operators have been praised for their role in the ongoing initiative to restore the nation’s degraded peatlands – with calls going out...
The technology needs of excavator users will naturally evolve
INTERNET connected hardware and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly important in the construction and earthmoving industry, particularly site management. With advancements in technology,...
Customers can get hands-on at LCF’s new Kilmarnock base
LCF Engineering has embarked on an ambitious new chapter after opening a dedicated base in Kilmarnock for its larger construction machines.
The firm has grown...
The bar is set high ahead of ScotPlant 2026
SCOTPLANT 2026 is on course to be a record show after a flurry of new and returning exhibitors confirmed their presence at the most...
Liebherr has a handle on Fife double trouble
TWO Liebherr telehandlers have been proving their worth for Purvis Group at the firm’s recycling park close to its headquarters in Lochgelly, Fife.
Purvis recycles...
Transparent Bucket 2.0 offers ‘next level’ safety
DEVELON has launched the Transparent Bucket 2.0 system, designed to eliminate blind spots when operating the company’s wheel loaders.
The manufacturer said traditional wheel loaders...
