CITB publishes Business Plan for 2026–27 following ‘tough decisions’ on funding
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Business Plan for 2026–27, following some 'tough decisions' on how funding is allocated.
The plan sets...
New Groundforce trench sheet innovation shortlisted for national award
A new product from excavation support specialist Groundforce has been shortlisted for a major national award.
Groundforce Shorco recently marked the ten-year anniversary of the...
SANY UK launches new finance offering
SANY Heavy Machinery (UK) has launched a new tailored finance solution designed to make it easier for customers to access the firm's construction equipment.
Developed...
Volvo and Hitachi Energy team up to accelerate zero-emission construction sites
HITACHI Energy and Volvo Construction Equipment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing end‑to‑end approaches that support the deployment of zero‑emission...
Volvo excavator stolen following sophisticated marketplace scam
A Volvo ECR25D, valued at £21,590, has been registered as stolen with The Equipment Register (TER) following a sophisticated fraud that involved the impersonation...
JCB to debut largest X Series machine to date
JCB has announced plans to debut the new 520X crawler excavator at Hillhead 2026.
The 50-tonne class model is the largest and most powerful X...
Finning engineer embarks on tuk-tuk challenge in charity drive
FINNING engineer Chris Bee is gearing up to tackle a 194 mile tuk-tuk drive from Skegness to Blackpool, raising funds for Race Against Dementia.
The coast...
Bobcat to give UK debut to new compact track loader
BOBCAT has revealed that the first showing of the new T650 compact track loader in the UK will take place at Hillhead 2026.
The Stage...
Finlay expands horizontal impact crusher range
FINLAY has expanded its horizontal impact crusher range with the launch of the I‑130 and I‑130RS.
At the core of the new models is a...
Collins Demolition snaps up UK’s first Volvo EC500HR
SMT GB has supplied Collins Demolition with the first Volvo EC500HR high-reach excavator in the UK.
The model - a replacement for an EC380HR -...
Miller to preview new products at Hillhead 2026
ATTACHMENT specialist Miller UK will showcase products from its full portfolio at Hillhead 2026 and promote its 'industry-first' five-year extended warranty scheme.
The line-up will...
Vessel support contract brings jobs boost at Port of Cromarty Firth
GLOBAL Port Services Shipping (GPSS) has landed a multi-million-pound contract to provide marine logistics and vessel support to Seaway7 for its scope of work...
Scotland’s construction pipeline platform sees increase in membership and usage
NEW figures have revealed that more than 50 public bodies in Scotland are now contributing project information to the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool.
The free-to-access...
Finning interactive workshops to showcase latest digital tools
WORKSHOPS designed to provide customers with the chance to sample the latest digital tools are being staged by Finning UK & Ireland.
Digital Toolbox Days...
Garic opens new depot to support lower-carbon construction sites
SITE solutions specialist Garic has tipped site managers across the south west of the country to benefit from faster service and lower-carbon operations as...
Kirkcaldy firm becomes first in the UK to buy TRACTO ‘powerhouse’
THE first ever TRACTO GRUNDODRILL 28N Plus has been delivered in the UK to Kirkcaldy-based FCH HDD Trenchless Solutions.
Described as a 'true powerhouse', the...
CITB data reveals grant support for over 30,000 apprentices
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its 2025-26 financial year grants figures, which reveal that the organisation provided £120 million, including £68...
UK Government introduces new legislation to tackle late payments
THE UK Government has introduced landmark legislation it says will end the scourge of late payments.
The Small Business Protections Bill (formally known as the...
Growing crane firm snap up milestone five-axle all-terrain model
PETERLEE-based 24/7 Crane Hire Ltd has received the firm's first new Liebherr all-terrain crane. The five-axle LTM 1230-5.1 will support the growing company’s operations...
Datatag shortlisted for British Security Awards 2026
DATATAG has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Technology Project of the Year category at the British Security Awards 2026 for RAPID, which...
CEA welcomes Con Mech Engineers MD as trade advocate
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has welcomed David Waine as trade advocate, a voluntary role that will support the association’s work around international trade,...
Powered access provider launches mental health initiative
POWERED access provider Nationwide Platforms marked Mental Health Awareness Week by encouraging employees to take part in 'One Small Thing', an initiative that aims...
Construction product manufacturers report declining sales amid rising costs
NEW research has found that UK sales volumes for both heavy side and light side construction product manufacturers dropped in the first quarter of...
CEA launches tender process for CESAR Scheme contract
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced it has started the formal process to re-tender the delivery contract for the CESAR Scheme, which is...
Suicide prevention training programme created for Scottish construction industry
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland, and Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) have collaborated on a...
Black and grey minis stand out in Kubota forestry fleet
EXSEL Plant and Tool Hire has adopted a black and grey colour scheme across its forestry fleet of Kubota KX030-4 mini-excavators.
The machines are equipped...
Finlay to showcase new impactors and prototypes at Hillhead 2026
FINLAY has announced that its Hillhead 2026 line-up will include prototype previews and the first public sightings of new impactors.
A key focus will be...
Latest IPAF campaign promotes powered access safety
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched its 2026 Global Safety Campaign, titled 'Check It!', aimed at promoting the importance of pre-use inspections,...
CITB’s NEST supports over 5,900 apprenticeships starts
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released updated figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST).
The data shows that, between the 2025–26 financial...
Finning invests in advanced engine testing technology
FINNING UK & Ireland has announced it is investing more than £200,000 in advanced engine testing technology.
Dynamometer engine testing solutions are being upgraded across...
