CITB supports over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental health training
TO mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed it has supported over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental...
Joanna Oliver MBE steps down after 30 years with the CEA
JOANNA Oliver MBE has stepped down following 30 years with the CEA (Construction Equipment Association).
The organisation said Joanna has played a central role over...
Firms help bring construction to life for Inverness pupils
HIGHLANDS-based Capstone Construction teamed up with Morris Leslie Plant Hire and Breedon to help bring construction to life for pupils at Lochardil Primary School...
Komatsu makes Smart Construction Remote standard for all machine control and guidance systems
KOMATSU has announced that Smart Construction Remote will now be available as standard with all purchases of Komatsu-branded guidance and control systems.
This includes Intelligent...
JCB welcomes UK-India free trade agreement
JCB has welcomed news of the UK–India free trade agreement.
Chief executive Graeme Macdonald described India as a 'great country in which to do business'.
He...
Merlo UK appoints new regional sales manager
MERLO UK has appointed Mike Rich to the role of regional sales manager, construction (west).
He will be responsible for managing the Merlo construction dealer...
CITB provides over £3.2 million in grant support to plant sector
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released new figures, which reveal the organisation provided almost £130 million in grant support for construction employers...
JCB unveils wall of honour for family VE Day commemoration
JCB has paid tribute to the relatives of employees whose family members served their country in the war as the nation marks the 80th...
CECA Scotland unveils new strategy to address labour shortages
CECA Scotland has unveiled a new strategy, designed to address labour shortages within the civil engineering sector.
The organisation said that, with over £70 billion...
Niftylift retains Hire Industry Supplier of the Year accolade
NIFTYLIFT is celebrating after winning the Hire Industry Supplier of the Year accolade for the second consecutive year, and seventh time overall, at the...
Paris-headquartered firm announces partnership with Blackwood Plant Hire
HIBOO has announced a major expansion of its customer portfolio with the agreement of a three-year deal with Blackwood Plant Hire.
The Paris-headquartered software management...
J MAC unveils updated compact telehandler
J MAC Ltd has announced the 2025 version of the JMT1500 compact road towable telehandler.
The model is said to have 'many' improvements which have...
JCB Drivetrain Systems marks major anniversary
A JCB business set up to sell in-house manufactured components to external customers is marking 40 years in business.
JCB Drivetrain Systems commemorated the occasion...
Utility machines help to fuel growth at McHale Plant Sales
MCHALE Plant Sales is reporting a rise in demand for Komatsu utility machines.
The firm, which is the distributor of the machines for Komatsu in...
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...
CITB hails success of Employer Networks initiative
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its year-end figures for its Employer Networks initiative, which revealed a significant increase in learners being...
AMPS adopts CESAR ECV to help address equipment theft
AMPS (The Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Power Generating Systems) will adopt CESAR ECV, making it available to its members to help tackle...
Waste management business powers ahead with rebuilt Cats
FINNING has revealed how it supported waste management company Powerday's sustainability goals by facilitating the rebuild of two Cat 966M wheel loaders.
Finning utilised workshop...
Komatsu unveils new addition to wheel loader portfolio
KOMATSU is expanding its wheel loader range with the launch of the new WA170M-11.
The model, which was shown for the first time to a...
Develon opens new parts centre to enhance European operations
DEVELON has opened a new Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Boom, Belgium, in a move designed to enhance customer service and accelerate growth in...
A9 Dualling project gathers pace as major works begin between Tomatin and Moy
MAJOR construction works are now underway on the third section of the A9 Dualling Programme between Tomatin and Moy.
Transport Scotland said momentum also continues across the...
‘Retrofit’ telehandler makes healthy start on hospital construction site
MANITOU Group and the Kiloutou Group are partnering with Bouygues Construction Matériel to trial a 'retrofit' telehandler on Europe's largest hospital construction site in...
‘Historic’ moment as hydrogen diggers get green light for use on UK roads
JCB has hailed the 'monumental' decision to allow hydrogen diggers to be driven on UK roads.
Lilian Greenwood MP, UK Government minister for the future...
Plant hire becoming ‘preferred route’ for accessing vital equipment in the UK
NEW research has revealed that with the UK construction industry facing mounting cost pressures, tightening legislation, and accelerating decarbonisation targets, plant hire is 'fast...
Two of the first JCB 145XR excavators snapped up
A civil engineering contractor has bought two of the first new JCB 145XR reduced tail-swing excavators.
Purchased by Stockport-based Williams Construction (Stockport) Ltd, the two...
Conagri teams up with Captain Tractors to launch compact tractors in the UK
CONSTRUCTION and agricultural equipment dealer group Conagri has partnered with compact tractor specialist Captain Tractors to officially launch the brand in the UK.
The Devon-based...
Volvo CE launches new generation of wheel loaders
VOLVO Construction Equipment has unveiled its new generation wheel loaders.
The manufacturer is introducing the first wave, comprising five revamped models: the L150, L180, L200...
SANY UK bolsters telehandler portfolio with 7m model
SANY has expanded its telehandler range with a new 7m model.
The firm said the 7m reach combined with a high load capacity ensures 'seamless'...
Scottish Plant Owners Association elects first female vice president
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has elected Gail McEwen as the organisation's first female vice president.
The move has been described as a significant milestone...
Manitou unveils ‘LIFT’ strategic roadmap for 2030
MANITOU Group has announced the launch of its new 'LIFT' roadmap, which is designed to consolidate its worldwide leadership and provide differentiating solutions to...
