George Bamford to become joint chairman of JCB
JCB has announced that George Bamford is to become joint chairman alongside his father, Lord Bamford, in the first change at the top of...
Steelwrist appoints new CEO
JON Lind will become CEO of the Terratech Group and Steelwrist at the start of November, succeeding Stefan Stockhaus who is stepping down after...
Apprenticeship providers set for funding boost
PROVIDERS of apprenticeships are to see their funding rise by 10% in 2027-28, the Scottish Government has announced.
Modern apprenticeship contribution rates support the training...
Flannery adds scores of new Kubota models to plant fleet
FLANNERY Plant Hire has added 97 new Kubota models to its plant fleet.
The haul includes 62 KX016-4 mini-excavators to meet the needs of a utility...
Miller Plant makes significant investment in new Cat machines
INVERURIE-based Miller Plant has invested £1.7 million in new Cat machinery and technology, including two Cat 730 articulated trucks.
The fourth generation family-owned business has purchased seven...
Advanced collision avoidance technology launched for scissor lifts
AERIAL work platform specialist Sinoboom has launched a new collision avoidance system for scissor lifts and mast lifts.
The solution is designed to address the shortcomings...
Scottish construction market research reveals reasons for ‘cautious optimism’
NEW research from construction and property management consultant Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has found that the Scottish market is 'holding strong'.
In its Construction Market...
SPOA launches landmark research programme into the future workforce
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced the launch of a new research programme aimed at developing a better understanding of how the...
Manitou Group and HD Construction Equipment confirm partnership agreement
MANITOU Group and HD Construction Equipment have announced a cross-distribution partnership agreement for dedicated construction ranges.
Through the alliance, Manitou Group will expand its portfolio...
Wire Cranes buys UK’s first LTM 1090-4.3
WIRE Cranes has taken delivery of the UK's first Liebherr LTM 1090-4.3 mobile crane.
The 90-tonne model was showcased on the Liebherr stand at Vertikal...
Sunbelt Rentals achieves Supply Chain Sustainability School gold level membership
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has been awarded gold level membership by the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS), reflecting its work across environmental and...
New MD appointed at SMT GB
SMT has announced the appointment of Phil Battle as MD for Great Britain.
Effective from the start of October, the move has been hailed as...
CPA appoints training and skills support manager
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the appointment of Mel Edwards as training and skills support manager.
The new member-facing role has been created...
Manitou digital event returns to discuss sustainability challenges
MANITOU Group has confirmed the return of its digital event, 'On the way up', dedicated to sustainability challenges across its entire ecosystem.
Taking place on...
Eagle Recycling bolsters its crushing and screening hire offering
EAGLE Recycling has strengthened its crushing and screening hire offering with the purchase of a new Powerscreen 1000 Maxtrak cone crusher, supplied by Blue...
Molson Scotland adds Bell ADTs to portfolio
MOLSON Scotland has confirmed it has been appointed as the official Bell ADT dealer north of the border.
The move follows the success of Molson...
Bobcat to showcase new and updated compact wheel loaders
BOBCAT is presenting the new L100 and updated L85 compact wheel loaders for the first time at GaLaBau in Nuremberg, Germany this week.
Both models...
West Lothian Council’s new JCB machines helped repair over 2,000 potholes in August
WEST Lothian Council's new JCB Pothole Pro machines allowed it to carry out 2,145 road repairs in August.
The local authority anticipates that the new...
Volvo confirms upgrades to compact wheel loaders
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced it is upgrading its L30 and L35 compact wheel loaders with their 'most significant frame redesign' since the machines...
Nixon Hire financial results ‘show that the strategy set out is delivering’
NIXON Hire has reported a 6% increase in revenue from its ongoing site solutions business to £80.7 million for the year ended December 2025....
Wacker Neuson unveils latest innovations
WACKER Neuson has released details of its new product launches this autumn, including the EW135 wheeled excavator and WL750p and WL950p wheel loaders.
The EW135,...
Tuff task: demolition excavator takes down historic building in Italy
A Develon DX140RDM-7 demolition excavator has taken down a historic building next to the Royal Palace of Caserta in Italy.
Working in an urban area,...
Finning publishes practical guide for site managers in quarry and aggregate sector
FINNING UK & Ireland has published a new guide for site managers in the quarry and aggregate sector, designed to provide practical advice on...
Metso distributor welcomes double crusher launch
MCHALE Plant Sales has welcomed the launch of two new Metso crushers.
The Metso distributor for the UK and Ireland attended the launch in Germany...
One conversation can save a life
By Sarah Bolton, Lighthouse Charity CEO
The people behind the numbers
For those that follow our charity news, you will already know that earlier this week...
CEA announces new awards programme for 2027
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced the launch of a new industry awards programme.
The inaugural CEA Awards will take place on the evening...
NPC strengthens business development team with experienced hire
NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) has appointed construction industry equipment stalwart Andy King to its team of pile cropping experts.
His remit is to help customers...
GGR Group to debut 40-tonne capacity tracked carrier at Vertikal Days
GGR Group has announced plans to launch the UK’s first 40-tonne capacity tracked carrier at Vertikal Days 2026.
The Croco40 offers a new option for...
Lighthouse Charity launches urgent appeal as demand for services hits record levels
THE Lighthouse Charity is launching an urgent appeal to raise £200,000 as demand for its services reach record levels.
So far this year, the number...
Plans unveiled for first construction-specific deaf awareness and hearing loss training programme
PLANS to create the first construction-specific deaf awareness and hearing loss training programme have been announced.
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Bovis, RNID, Unseen Aware,...
